The Dave Walsh Podcast - Drums In The Shed

Episode 104: New Era EP#104

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I know, I know, I've been ages. I've been busy. And a little disorganised. Anyway, I'm back. Peace. D. 

Episode 103: End of an Era EP#103

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello listener, My time in the drum shed is coming to an end. I'm moving out, moving on. It's the end of an era and the start of a new chapter. In t...

Episode 102: Observations Ep#102

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello. Strange times lead to strange things. But that's OK. When we practice, we get better, and noticing new freedoms in our playing comes from the...

Episode 101: Chapters EP#101

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 2! Yes, it's a new season. Well, actually it's not. Let us pretend it is still summer...But the podcast is in a new season. After t...

Episode 100: Sergio 'Gato' Gallardo

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

lHi there, Welcome to this 100th episode. It is my pleasure to introduce you to my dear friend, brother and master musician Sergio 'Gato' Gallardo. ...

Episode 99: Ninty Nine Round-up EP#99

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going. Sorry, it's late. I know... What can I say. Anyway, It's a round-up. What does that mean. Not sure really. But lots to discuss and t...

Episode 98: Pre&Post EP#98

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy spring to you. Yes, we've got through winter and some brighter days ahead. This one is a massive ramble. I'm pretty tired and also lacking in e...

Episode 97: Pad to Kit EP#97

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good day,How's it going. A verbal utterance about taking ideas from the pad to the kit. And a prologue about using the pad if you've never bothered....

Episode 96: Stick Curveball EP#96

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you think it's safe to go back in to the drum shed.... a curveball comes. Hope you're well. Keep playing, keep grooving, keep happy. Peac...

Episode 95: HYN_PlaneTalk and R in R EP#95

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is it going? It's 2025. Of course, it is. Time move forward. It's called life. Hope you had a great holiday. Today is a lot of post-jet-lag pla...

Episode 94: Still A Diddle EP#94

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it diddling?I'm still diddling and some other bits and bobs.Have a listen. Still trying to join the dots. Hope you're doing well. Peace. D. 

Episode 93: Different Diddles EP#93

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going? I hope you're well. A simple episode about para's and diddles. Nice and relaxed. Peace. 

Episode 92: A Drum Month_RIP Martin France EP#92

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We lost Martin France recently. A terrible shame, and he'll be missed. One of my favourites and a true inspiration to many. A genuine world-class play...

Episode 91: To Retire... Is it a thing? EP#91

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, I've been away since Aug 4th. And this episode is a slightly reflective, odd look at the concept of retiring. I'm not retiring, btw. B...

Episode 90: Job of Work EP#90

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, how's it going. Yes, I know, I know, it's late. But it's only a day. But what a difference a day makes... (great song)Check it out. More drums i...

Episode 89: Have a break, Have a KitKat EP#89

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've had a break and totally forgot to record an episode last week. Anyway, here we are. Some playing on this episode, testing a new (to me and diff...

Episode 88: New Stick ... Maybe #EP88

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi There, It might be time to find a new stick. With the sands of time catching up with me, a change of balance might in order. And with that, a new ...

Episode 87: Find the Gap - Mind The Gap EP#87

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope you're well. This one is pretty mixed up. Jumps about a bit. But essentially it's about finding where the gaps are in one's playing ...

Episode 86: Is It A Puzzle?#86

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends. Hope you are well. Some news and chat (with myself - madman) about working stuff out and exploring if there are more effective ways to g...

Episode 85: Confidence EP#85

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, Back to normal ramblings this month. Chatting about confidence and also technical confusion. Hope all is good with you. Peace. 

Episode 84: Graham Massey Interview Part 2 EP#84

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, Thanks for coming back.Not much to add, really. Part #2 with Graham. It's great and full of interesting stories, tangents and info. Enj...

Episode 83: Graham Massey Interview Part 1 EP#83

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi There, welcome back and hello to any new listeners. I had a great afternoon chatting to Graham about all sorts of music related stuff. Lots of fa...

Episode 82: Winter Wonderland EP#82

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back.Hope you have had a good month. It's November now and time to get back in the shed for the winter months. But I've got a few gigs, so wh...

Episode 81: For the Love of Music Ep #81

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, A long, meandering ramble that doesn't appear to have much purpose. EXCEPT to say, remember why we play! Hope you endure, I mean enjoy. Pe...

Episode 80: Interview with Studio Engineer, Owain Fleetwood Jenkins of StudiOwz EP#80

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone. Enjoy this couple of hours interview with all round super chap Owain Fleetwood Jenkins. Everything you need to know is contai...

Episode 79: Prep-It's all in the .... EP#79

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 .... erm preparation, apparently. Hope you're well. I’m a little earlier with this month's episode. A rambling episode about prepping for differ...

Episode 78: Be Yourself, Again EP#78

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, how's it going?Sorry, I had to repost this because I had some issues with my plosives. Don't forget, in these uncertain times, be yourself...

Episode 77: Summertime

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi All, It's summer, a time of new beginnings... Or is it!?Peace.

Episode 76: New Trio - Trio JDM EP#76

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Hope all is well. This episode is about putting my new trio together and all things involved in starting a new band. Peace. D. 

Episode 75: Level EP#75

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, Hope all is well. I was going to name this 'Levelling up', but that sounded far too political. If you're not in the UK, this won't mean...

Episode 74: Keith Jarrett EP#74

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

None of the music shared in this belongs to me. These short clips are included just to show examples of tunes that inspired me. Hi everyone, as part ...

Episode 73: The Snare Drum Revisited EP#73

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, I hope all is well. Sorry, this is a few days late this month. I'm getting back in to being a snare drummer at the mo. It's very exciti...

Episode 72: 40th Year - A round down EP#72

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'Ow Do,Hope you're well and happy new year. This year is my 40th anniversary (of playing the drums). I wish I was actually 40! Anyway, some rambling...

Episode 71: A Non-Drum Story_Please Read The Warning EP#71

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone,This podcast contains information that might upset some people. I bloomin' hope not! So after a few conversations with some friends/fello...

Episode 70: Ted Chat EP#70

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, A bit of chat about the classic Ted Reed material found in his famous 'Syncopation' book. Hope you enjoy, Thanks and peace. D. 

Episode 69: Continuing on the same theme EP#69

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, How's it going? Hope you're well. This moth's ramblings are a bit of a continuation from last months, mainly talking about Jazz and Bebop...

Episode 68: Things Always Seem To Come Back To The Same Place EP#68

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ow' DoHope you're well. Things come back around. The fundamentals and foundations of learning. Have a great month. Peace. 

Episode 67: Revisit EP67

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope all is well. D you revisit things. How do you work on things you revisit? That's what my ramblings are about today. Thanks as eve...

Episode 66: Ramblings_A month in the life of...

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, How you doing? Don't forget to drop me a line via instgram (drummie_dave) or by other means if you feel the urge to share any similar thoughts t...

Episode 65: EP#65 New Era: Arist v Session

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Welcome back. Sorry it's been a while (again). I'm moving to a monthly podcast for the foreseeable. This month I've been thinking a lot...

Episode 64: Some Thoughts On Being Efficient EP#64

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, Hope you're well. Some musings about reflecting on whether the things I practice are efficient. Also a few thoughts on the fact that you CA...

Episode 63: Knowledge EP#63

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Hope all is well. I was thinking about knowledge, following on from last episode about'Being Open Minded'. Have a listen and hope thes...

Episode 62: The Benifits of Being Open Minded EP#62

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do everyone. Hope you're well. Title kind says it all. No one reads this stuff anyway. Enjoy. Peace. D. 

Episode 61: Drum Stick Audit. Yes, I really did just say that ... EP#61

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone. I'm having a drum stick audit. What the heck is a drum stick audit. Well, press play and check it out. It's riveting. Hope you're doing...

Episode 60: Self ISO & DIY Rambling Vibes EP #60

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies. I've been crap. But I'm back. DIY nonsense and some other ramblings in this episode. Hope you're well and happy new year etc... Peace. ...

Episode 59: Sound EP#59

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, Hope you're well. RIP master bass player/musician/composer/producer/gentleman Simon Goulding, who pased away on Thursday 9th Dec 2021. 44 ...

Episode 58: The Pad - Part 3 EP#58

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi All,Hope you're well and sorry it's been a few weeks since the last post. Today is quite a practical episode, with some ideas on how to setup a ni...

Episode 57: Values EP#57

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going? I hope all is well and things are startig to return to some kind of normality, whereever you are in the world. For me, I've been back...

Episode 56: HiHats EP#56

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone,I hope you are all doing well. This episode is a ramble about my hihats. I get a bit nostalgic about some old and now sold (and also lost)...

Episode 55: Tributes EP#55

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well. Charlie Watts just passed away. RIP you legend. So I decided to record this quick episode and share some tho...

Episode 54: Welcome Back EP #54

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back every 'one' (literally) I decided to take some time off. I did flirt with the idea of a big 'Welcome back to Season #2 etc...' but this ...

Episode 53: Interested ... or not ? EP#53

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope you're having a nice weekend.This episode is a ramble about being interested in things and not being interested in things. Sounds lik...

Episode 52: New Books and Old Books Revisited EP#52

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back. Sorry there was a gap. I wasn't able to record an episode in the past couple of weeks. Today I'm talking about some news books I've boug...

Episode 51: Have a Rest and Other Approaches to TranscriptionEP#51

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Easter everyone. I hope you're having a nice long weekend break. This episode is a bit rambly and doesn't really get in to anything until about ...

Episode 50: Nowt Special EP#50

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone, I hope all is well. Sorry this is late. I just didn't get time to post it after recording it on Sunday night. There's not much to say ...

Episode 49: The Anniversary EP#49

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope you're doing well. A year on... what can I say. Well, have a listen and find out. Keep safe and have a good week

Episode 48: The Diary EP#48

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends, I hope all is well. I hope you are keeping safe.This week I apologise (again) for not being 'regular' with the episodes. And I talk about ...

Episode 47: Something New, Everyday EP#47

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hope you're all doing OK. This week is an interweaving ramble about how all things lead to new things. Kind of obvious right? Well ... There you go....

Episode 46: Keep Pushing - Doors Open

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi all,Simple title this week. I'm chatting (very randomly) about how learning new things opens new doors. Kinda obvious right? Well, probably. Keep s...

Episode 45: New Year Update

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you're well. This is a slightly different vibe than normal. I'm taking about what I'm hoping to achieve this coming ye...

Episode 44: What's On Your Stand? EP#44

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, I hope you're well. This episode is about what's on your music stand at the moment? What are you working on? What are you NOT working on?...

Episode 43: Nowt Specific EP#43

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, Just as it says on the tin. Nothing specific in this episode, except some general rambling about practising and being positive about new thi...

Episode 42: The First Year and The Pad (Part 2) EP#42

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, It's been just over a year since my first podcast was shared via this great platform (Podomatic). This is an episode about how/why it starte...

Interview with Stuart McCallum Part 2 EP#41

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, I hope all is well. This is the long awaited followup to the interview I did back in March. We chatted about the many roles of the modern...

Cycles - Circles - Concepts EP#40

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi All, It's been a few weeks since I last posted. Things have been rather busy and I also hadn't had time to actually post this episode, even though ...

A 'Reflective' Week EP#39

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, I hope you're well. It's been a reflective week for me. Thinking about the 'ins and outs' of learning, focus, practicing, playing etc... ...

Another Technique Chat EP#38

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello again, I hope you're well. Following on from last week's 'non planned' theme, I wanted to (try) bring together some thoughts I've had this past ...

Slightly Random Q&A EP#37

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope all is well. This is my first post in a couple of weeks. It's been a busy time and tricky finding the headspace for this, with everyt...

Brushes Part 2 EP#36

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, welcome back. By (mild) popular demand, I thought I'd do another episode about brushes. This time I'm at the kit and I'm talking mainly a...

Ep#35 Various Vibes

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back. Nothing specific this week. Just some rambling thoughts about collaborations and also technique. No real plan, just a stream of concious...

EP#34 Another Day in the Life of Practice: Purpose and Aims

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about some soloing ideas. It's kind of abstract but it's just another angle. If you've not listened to episode #21 yet, it might be u...

Interview - Drummer Christian Alderson. EP#33

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Thanks for coming back. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing a great drummer and extremely nice chap Christian Alderson. Here are...

Part 2: More Oddness. More Stuff From The Shed

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, sorry about the late post this week. I had some issues publishing the episode on my host. Maybe they're trying to tell me something... Wh...

A Look at Odd Time Signatures - A Snapshot in the Shed

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, I hope you're doing well and keeping safe in these slightly improving but still challenging times. This week I'm taking you through how I...

Your Own way to Play - Be Yourself EP#30

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone. Welcome back. I'm back after a week off. I hope all is well. This week I talk about being yourself. Having the self-confidence to go your...

Going for it - Being in Control EP#29

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone, This week (a bit later than planned) I'm on my own again sharing some thoughts about when to 'go for it' and when to air on the side o...

Interview with Drummer Elliott Henshaw EP#28

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, Thanks for checking in. This week I speak (at length) to an old friend of mine, Elliott Henshaw, who has been a busy session drummer in L...

Ep#27 The Hardware Revolution?

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I hope this finds you well. This week I talk about how my hardware (and other bits of gear) have changed over the years. I also discuss this...

Ep#26 Interview with Sebastiaan De Krom - Drummer

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Everyone, I've got another treat for you this week (and me!). At the weekend I managed to catchup with my very good friend Seb De Krom and talk abo...

S'all in the detail

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you've all had a good week. On the back of last weeks podcast (my interview with Rich Kass. Go listen if you haven't already) I spent quite a b...

Ep#24 Interview with Drummer/Percussionist Richard Kass.

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, This was a real treat for me. I got to interview Rich over Zoom during lockdown and it was great to talk to him about how he got in to th...

Influential Drummers. Part 2 - The 'Other' Years

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stupid title I know. And last weeks title was also a little misleading but I was trying to split these players in to different areas of my life. In th...

Influential Drummers. Part 1 - The Jazz Years.

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, this is in no way a full list. It's just a brief overview of a few drummers who really influenced me. I do start with 3 British drummers who are n...

Drum Solos. Some thoughts and examples.

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, thanks for checking out this latest episode. This is #21. In this thrilling instalment I talk about my approach to soloing and how it's c...

I called this 'Chat, Stuff and Nonsense'

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, I hope you're well and staying safe. This week I'm talking about what I've been up to over the past week or so. I've been trying to get b...

Podcast#19 Interview with Stuart McCallum

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone. I hope you're doing OK at the moment. I had a week off podcasting and I'm returning this week with a real treat for you all. This is a lo...

Rambling and mini Q&A

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, Hope you're well. This is a slightly rambly episode (on another level from previous rambling-ness) with a mini Q&A that kind of runs thr...

It's all in the process... is it?

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, Hope you're all doing ok? This week I'm rambling on about 'process'. I talk a bit about learning a new snare drum piece, transcribing, le...

Stay Motivated!

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strange times (understatement of the year so far...)So today I'm talking about how to stay motivated at the moment. Some useful tips about how to perh...

Teaching.... Actually, are we teaching?

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about teaching. Well, it's more about the journey of learning how I teach. How I'm still adapting the way I communicate ideas to othe...

Cymbals. A journey.

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk in more depth about my personal journey (so far) with cymbals. Cymbals have mapped my development, almost before changes in my playin...

Basic technique in both feet and hands.

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, last week I was talking about a few different drum books I've used over the years. Thanks to everyone who sent me ideas about the books they use. ...

Drum Books

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I ramble on about some drum books I've used over the years. I'm also inviting you to send your favourite drum books. Drop me a line on Insta...

Rudiments. So, how to make them your own...

15 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is really rambling. The news is a bit all over the place and subjects jump around a bit. It does all make sense in the end, I promise. But I...

The Gigging Life EP#10

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about what might be useful if you're considering becoming a 'pro' drummer. I run through some things to consider if you want to be a flex...

Foundations #4 Working out what to work on

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I ramble on about what to work on. Practice. Practise. (in the) Shed. Getting' your stuff together. Whatever that means to you, it's the actual...

What's going on ..

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

... in your head. Well, in one's head. Today's episode is a little different. I'm sharing some stories about experiences on the band-stand or in the...

Foundations Part#3 - Setting a new standard

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I start off by rambling on about new and old drums. It's all a bit random but basically I'm a little excited at getting some new drum ...

Time - Metronome - Drumometer

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about 'Time'. Not how to tell the time, but 'time awareness', Peter Erskine's brilliant book about collective time awareness. I...

Foundations Part#2

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 2nd part of the 'Foundations' series, in which I talk about the often misunderstood and multidimensional rudiment, the Flam! There are som...