085 – Jason Sutter: Learn everything, then forget it all and just play.

In this podcast, I talk to the one and only Jason Sutter, who is known for his work with New York Dolls, Marilyn Manson, Smashmouth and many others. No only is Jason Sutter a great rock drummer, he’s also well trained in drum corps, rudimental drumming, jazz and many other styles of music.  There are many things that make Jason successful, but the main thing that he points out is that many people comment on his “feel”. There are plenty of amazing drummers in the world by Jason gets touring work from his ability to take everything that he learns and making it work behind the drum sett. We dive into exactly how Jason approaches this transition, and his advice for others to do the same thing.

“Every artist was first an amateur.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Tweet this)

In this podcast you’ll hear Jason Sutter talk about:

• How he got started playing drums
• His time in college and his move to LA
• Why he gets gigs
• His approach to practicing
• Stories from the road of Marilyn Manson
• Dealing will fear and failure
• Much Much more

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Jason Sutter’s: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
• Marilyn Manson
• Smashmouth
• New York Dolls
• The Ndugu Chancler Drummer’s Resource interview 
• Kevin Stevens “Working Drummer Series”

Jason Sutter’s Gear:

• Regal Tip Drumsticks
• DW Drums
• Ludwig Drums
• Humes and Berg
• Remo Drumheads 
• The Kelly SHU
• Paiste Cymbals 
• Cannopus 

Want More? Check out this Drummer’s Resource Article:

From Sky Ryders to Smash Mouth – How drumline shapes Jason Sutter’s Musical Journey