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February 20, 2017

246 – Jeremy Bean Clemons: Musician first, drummer second

Jeremy “Bean” Clemons may not be a household name when we talk about drummers, and there’s good reason for that – he doesn’t see himself as a “drummer’s drummer.” Clemons began his musical career in drum and bugle corps, and eventually became a tympanist, which he still considers himself to be today. Although extremely talent as a drummer, Bean puts music first and happily explains that he’s a lover of music and he’s a musician…he also happens to be a drummer.

Jeremy Bean Clemons talks about:

  • Growing up with Drum and Bugle Corps in St. Louis
  • His approach as a tympanist
  • His love for music
  • Being a musician first and a drummer second
  • Playing free / improvisation
  • Color / sound / texture
  • Cymbal selection
  • Much more

Resources / Links / People Mentioned:

Jeremy Bean Clemons plays:

  • Dream Cymbals
  • Los Cabos Drumsticks
  • Natale Drums
  • Cympad
  • Kickport

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