A Spotlight on…the written side of the drum industry
Send us a textGemma answers Ciara’s questions on another side of the drum industry: drum books, publishing and music magazines. Gemma lifts the lid on her experiences as editor of Drummer Magazine, and how that has led to editing, proofreading and translating drum books by some of the most popular and influential drummers around today.Follow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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‘What you focus on will grow’ – Jo Allen, a creative career coach, helps mums become ‘unstuck’
Send us a textJo began her music career as a freelance violinist and soon branched off into other areas of the industry, setting up her own laser string show and entertainment agency, which allowed her the freedom to work around her two young children.Jo has developed her career further by training as a transformational career and life coach and she specialises in helping creative mums decide on their path when they feel that their work and motherhood don’t align with each other.Get ready for an inspiring, rejuvenating chat with Jo where anything is possible! Check outher website for free resources and further advice.Jo Allen:https://joallencoaching.com/Instagram.com/joallen_coachingFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasInstagram.com/CiaradrumsInstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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Work hard and be nice: Mike Dolbear on the drumming community, parenthood and mental health
Send us a textMike Dolbear is at the heart of the UK drum scene as a teacher, as founder of the Young Drummer of the Year event (which he started more than 20 years ago), and with his masterclass room at the UK and European Drum Shows.As mentor to some of the biggest names in the music industry, Mike shares his wisdom on communicating with his students, the importance of highlighting mental health, and how he makes his decisions for work. This is an inspiring episode that covers family, drumming, encouraging girls to play drums, and the irregularities of working in entertainment.Trigger warning: we talk about suicide in this episodeMike Dolbear:Instagram.com/mikedolbearcomFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasInstagram.com/CiaradrumsInstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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Never Too Late to Drum: Dorothea Taylor’s Journey from School Marching Band to Viral Sensation
Send us a textDorothea Taylor started drumming in school—and never stopped. From playing while pregnant to going viral online in her 70s, she’s become an unexpected internet sensation and a role model for drummers of all ages. In this episode Dorothea shares practical advice on staying consistent with practice, handling trolls with grace, and using her platform to uplift and educate the drumming community. A must-listen for anyone picking up the sticks later in life or simply looking to stay motivated.Follow Dorothea:https://www.instagram.com/taylor.dorothea/Follow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrums
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A spotlight on… answering your questions
Send us a textThis episode is purely based upon your questions to us, which covered a wide range of topics that include: maintaining creativitiy after becoming a mum, planning or managing finances during pregnancy as a freelance musician, diversifying your income after becoming a parent, dealing with trolls online, and much more.Thanks to those who messaged in with your fantastic questions! If you would like to ask us something for future episodes, get in touch!Follow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrums
Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.
New Zealand