John Aldridge is truly an artisan in the drumming world. John resurrected the artform of hand-engraving drums for many major drum manufacturers. He learned engraving techniques during his search for a vintage engraved snare drum. Since essentially teaching himself how to engrave metal drums, he has performed work for Ludwig, Slingerland, Gretsch, Drum Workshop, Joyful Noise, A&F and others. He is also the founder of Not So Modern Drummer magazine, wrote the must-have book, Guide to Vintage Drums, runs a successful drum technical services business and manages to also tour the world as the drum technician for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon. On episode 037, John took some time to talk shop with Jamie about the art of engraving, getting his start as a drummer, the quest for an engraved snare that led him to become a master engraver and a day in the life of a world-class drum tech. John's work is simply stunning. This is an episode that is highly educational and motivational as well.
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 063 - Peter Kogan
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 062 - Kevin Charney
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 061 - Dan Aran
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 060 - Jack Bruno
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 059 - Jerry Roe
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 058 - Mark Poiesz
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 057 - Chris DiGirolamo of Two For The Show Media
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 056 - Mike Johnston
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 055 - Jay Tooke of The Steel Woods
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 054 - Pat Gerasia
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 053 - Ludwig Drums 110th Anniversary and NAMM preview
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 052 - Rich Redmond
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 051 - Dena Tauriello
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 050 - Charlie Mills
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 049 - Marco Minnemann
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 048 - Backstage at Nashville Drummers Jam 13
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 047 - Chris McHugh
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 046 - David Parks
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 045 - RJ Rabin
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 044 - Jeff Ocheltree
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