Drummers Pathway Podcast

About Drummers Pathway Podcast

This show features conversations with drummers, educators and other creative artists sharing their experiences and discussing the paths they have followed to pursue a life in the arts.

We have all achieved success and faced challenges in a variety of different ways and through these discussions, we will learn about how the choices we make can determine the paths that we are meant 
to follow.

Publisher

Michael Scott

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Feb 2023

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

110 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Episode 110 - Peter Von Althen (Kathleen Edwards & Managing Career/Life Priorities)

   This episode features my conversation with Peter Von Althen. Based in Ottawa, Peter is an in-demand drummer who has collaborated with artists including Kathleen Edwards, Skydiggers, Starling, Fred Eaglesmith, and more. In this episode, we talk about how his early inspirations influenced his musical approach, the importance of sonic exploration when recording in the studio, and why embracing a professional reset is essential to sustaining both your career and work/life balance.Follow Peter:InstagramFacebookSpotify PlaylistPhoto by Lindsay Duncan

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Episode 109 - Aubrey Dayle (Drumming, Spirit and Music)

   This episode features my conversation with drummer Aubrey Dayle. Based in Toronto, Aubrey's career has spanned jazz, blues, funk, and rock. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Montreal, he started on accordion at age five before turning to percussion, eventually earning a Bachelor of Music in classical percussion performance from McGill University, then continuing his studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. From there, he built a career as a first-call sideman, touring and recording with James "Blood" Ulmer, Hassan Hakmoun and Zahar, God Street Wine, and the John Popper Band, among many others. He recently held the drum chair for the North American premiere of the musical "It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken," based on the music of The Tragically Hip. Aubrey is a composer and leader of his own project, My id, and is also a longtime collaborator with Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. He is the author of the book "Narada Michael Walden: Drumming, Spirit and Music," an in-depth analysis and tribute to the music icon. In this episode, we discuss the importance of formal education, the mentors who helped him establish his career, his approach to composition, and how his exploration and style analysis of Narada Michael Walden led to him writing his book and developing a friendship with the icon.Follow Aubrey:https://aubreydayle.comhttps://www.aubreydrumlessons.com/InstagramFacebookNarada Michael Walden - Drumming, Spirit and Music Book

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Episode 108 - Tony Braunagel (Blues/Rock Session Icon/Producer)

   This episode features my conversation with drummer Tony Braunagel. Tony is an award-winning drummer, producer, and songwriter who has brought his signature grooves to Blues, R&B, and Rock records for over five decades. Born and raised in Houston, Texas and currently based in Los Angeles, he’s worked with artists like Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Eric Burdon, Rickie Lee Jones, Bette Midler and more. Beyond his work as an in-demand drummer, Tony has also built a career as a Grammy-winning producer. In this episode, we discuss how his career began organically at 15 after being mentored by a neighbour, his musical development through Blues, R&B, Reggae, and African influences, and why music production has become his primary focus at this stage of his career. Follow Tony:https://www.tonybraunagel.comInstagramFacebook

Who has been a guest on Drummers Pathway Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aaron Comess
• Russ Lawton
• Dylan Wissing
• Bill Schnee

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,520,626

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

68

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