611 – Dave DiCenso: Overcoming Rhythmic, Mental and Physical Roadblocks

This episode originally aired on April 18, 2016

In this podcast I talk to Dave Dicenso, who has played with a slew of artists including: Steve Morse Band, Cro-Mags,  Hiromi, Duran Duran, John Petrucci, Gary Cherone, Suze DeMarchi, Johnny A and is currently the drummer for Josh Groban. When I first heard Dave play I was blown away…not only because of his obvious talent, but also is ability to play musically with both power and finesse. (Check the videos below to see what I mean)

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this – you haven’t.” – Thomas A. Edison (Tweet this)

Dave DiCenso talks about:

• How he get started playing
• His early learning process
• Rhythm and Drumming Demystified (Book)
• Universal Rhythms (Book)
• Clave and how it’s the most common rhythmic context in the world
• Dealing with injury
• Mental blocks with playing
• Developing both power and finesse
• Much more

Resources / People / Links mentioned:

• Contact Dave DiCenso: Website | Facebook |
• Clave
• Gary Husband 
• Moeller Method
• Jim Chapin
• Rhythm and Drumming Demystified (Book)
• Universal Rhythms (Book)