Count Us In
The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surman are talking about the drumming journey, whilst letting the listener into their practice schedules, gigging preparations and drumming goals. This podcast is from working drummers, for working drummers! Join the conversation and get in touch on Instagram: @countusinpodcast
Episodes
40 episodes since 2023
EP38 - Deep Dive: Jamie Joiner
In this weeks episode we take a deep dive into what makes Jamie Joiner tick! We talk about some of his drumming approaches and influences, how we approaches playing and writing with his band Muriel and we hear all about how their debut tour is ...
September 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:14:18
EP37 - Balance Your Hands With These Pad Exercises
This weeks episode is all about practice pad exercises that help you work on both hands as well as training you to be comfortable going over the bar line. We strongly recommend working on these with a click to help with subdivision and timing. ...
August 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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44:51
EP36 - What Do We Really Think of Technique?
In this episode we tackle the endless mountain that is technique. We discuss teaching it, when to use it, when to introduce it, what is it, what techniques we use and so on... Needless to say this is probably the beginning of more tech...
August 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:01:03
EP35 - What's The Best Thing About Being A Drummer?
In this episode we discuss our favourite things about being a drummer. From playing in bands, recording in the studio, having that lightbulb moment with a student, or simply looking at how beautiful the instrument can be. What is y...
July 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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41:00
EP34 - The Fear of Missing Out
In this episode we catch up on how everyones gigs have been over the summer so far and discuss the fear of missing out. Often as musicians there is a feeling of missing out on the better gig, missing seeing a favourite band, missing out on frie...
July 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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50:41
EP33 - Is It Okay Not To Practice?
In this episode, we talk about the idea of being okay not to practice and how it can benefit you in ways you may not expect. We also talk about ways in which you can practice without a pair of sticks or even in sight of a drum set.
June 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:08:30
EP32 - What’s In Our Gig Bag?
In this episode, we talk about all of the things we pack into our gig bags. From obvious choices like drum sticks, brushes and mallets, hi-hat clutches, IEM'S and moon gels, to unlikely suspects like butterfly clips, rags, pens, and various t...
June 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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42:56
EP31 - Deep Dive: Matt Lacey
In this episode we take a deep dive and get to know Matt a little more. We find out his favourite biscuit, preference on bass drum sizes and all the in-between. Matt also gives some great advice on learning and practicing, as well which piece o...
May 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:09:12
EP30 - New Beginnings and New Music
We've made it to Episode 30! Thank you to everyone who's listened, shared the podcast, messaged us or gotten something from the episodes. We really appreciate it! We've made a few changes as we sail into our second year, but we wanted t...
May 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:04:02
EP29 - Gigs Beyond The Playing
in this episode, we talk about those special gigs that are beyond just the playing. All of the prep with the venue, band members, promotion, song learning, rehearsals etc. Those gigs where the playing is the last thing on your mind. We he...
May 02, 2024
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57:48
EP28 - How Do We Guide Advanced Students?
In this episode, we discuss how to talk to those more advanced students. The students that are starting to explore the possibilities of drumming and are finding drummers that they are inspired by. Sometimes these inspirations can be exc...
April 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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53:44
EP27 - Should You Prioritise Rudiments?
In this episode, we discuss the topic of rudiments and our thoughts on if you should prioritise them in your practice. We talk about when we were first introduced to rudiments and how we have worked them into our playing, and if its the neces...
April 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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58:42
EP26 - Exploring New Sticks and Heads
In this episode, we discuss some recent changes in our preference of drum sticks and drum heads. All of us have had our preferences, but sometimes its good to change things up and explore other options to hone your sound. We also hear all about...
March 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:07:56
EP25 - Should You Take Grades?
In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on taking Grades as a drummer - what are the benefits, and whether we think it is important or essential for progression. We also touch on 5 drumming ‘pillars’, shared with us by the gre...
March 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:07:02
EP24 - Honouring The Part
In this episode, we discuss honouring the drum part on a gig, and what does "to the record" really mean? We dicsuss gigging situations where perhaps we may have been told to learn it "to the record".. but actually you end up playing an obscure ...
February 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:13:28
EP23 - Deep Dive: Harry Surman
In this episode, we have a deep dive discussion with Harry and get to know a little bit more. He answers some quick fire questions as well as some deeper questions about drumming heroes and playing styles. This is a mini series that we'll be do...
February 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:54
EP22 - Promoting Yourself
In this episode, we discuss the topic of promotion and self promotion. Whilst there is no golden rule or guide to success, there are some do's and don'ts that we have all picked up along our drumming journey that we thought would be good discus...
January 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:00
EP21 - What Even Is A Ruff?!
In this weeks episode... what even is a ruff?! We discuss we we think it is and what it is made up of, but more importantly we share a few more practice pad exercises to help with your hands and technique. Any ideas on what a ruff is or some us...
January 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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53:30
EP20 - 2023 Wrap Up + Quiz
In Episode 20, we wrap up 2023 by discussing what we feel proudest of, our biggest accomplishments and this we'd like to continue in the new year, as well as things we'd like to be better at in 2024. We also end the episode with a little quiz o...
December 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:04:20
EP19 - Christmas Ideas For Drummers
In this weeks episode, we discuss some Christmas present ideas for drummers. With the big day quickly approaching, we've got you covered for finding that last minute Christmas gift for your favourite drummer. Whats your favourite drum-rel...
December 14, 2023
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28:36
EP18 - What Have We All Been Up To?
In this weeks episode, we take some time to catch up and talk about what we have all been up to in the last month or so. We also take some time to discuss the projects we are working on or involved in and potential plans for the end of the year...
November 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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52:48
EP17 - What If We Had To Change All Our Gear?...
In this weeks episode we discuss the idea of swapping out our entire equipment rig with completely different companies and products, a question that was posed to us by one of our listeners (sorry we cant remember who, but thank you!). We talk a...
November 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:22:25
EP16 - Our Drumming Influences
In this weeks episode we discuss some of our drumming influences. Ones that helped shape our playing and inspire us from the very beginning, to ones that have had inspired us more recently. What artists or albums have inspired you on your journ...
November 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:32
EP15 - Listener Q&A
In this episode we answer questions submitted by you, the listener! Thank you to everyone who has submitted a question, and if anyones question did not get answered, it will be answered in the next Q&A. Got more questions? Join the conversa...
October 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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56:04
EP14 - UK Drum Show 2023 Recap
This weekend we were at the 2023 UK Drum show soaking up the latest gear from all the companies you could think of, the incredible performances from some of the industries finest drummers, and hanging out with some incredible people talking all...
October 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:01