108 – Benny Greb: The Art and Science of Groove

In this podcast I talk to world-renowned drummer Benny Greb about his latest DVD “The Art and Science of Groove”.  This is the second time Benny has been on the podcast, and like last time, he NAILS it!  Check out his first interview here.

This interview is a little different than normal because 1. I don’t have people on the podcast just because they came out with a new DVD and 2, because we talk about one topic, groove, the entire time.  So, why did I do this?  I watched Benny’s video 3 times while I was flying to and from my honeymoon and I couldn’t get enough of it.  Groove, to me, is the most important part of playing and it’s REALLY hard to teach and learn.  Groove isn’;t song thing that you can learn out of a book or in school.  Since this is such a vague topic it’s often misunderstood.  Benny does an amazing job breaking it down and explaining the art and science of groove and how you can actually practice your groove.  This DVD blew my mind and the concepts in it are invaluable to any drummer at any level and that’s why I wanted to have him back to talk about it.  Listen in as Benny Greb gives you a new approach to improving your groove.

“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, then you’re wasting your time.” – Will Smith (Tweet this)

In this podcast you’ll hear benny Greb talk about:

• The inspiration behind the DVD
• Criticisms that he overcame to make the DVD
• HIS practice routine and regimen  – and advice for your practice routine
• The five categories of groove: Time, sound, feel, mind and body – and how to work on each of them

Resources and links mentioned:

Contact Benny: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Buy The Art and Science of Groove
The Language of Drumming
Enter to win a copy of Benny’s DVD

Benny Greb Plays:

Sonor Drums
Remo Drumheads
Promark Drumsticks,
Meinl Cymbals
Porter & Davies
Hardcase
Puresound snare wires