Count Us In
The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surman are talking about the drumming journey, whilst letting the listener into their practice schedules, gigging preparations and drumming goals. This podcast is from working drummers, for working drummers! Join the conversation and get in touch on Instagram: @countusinpodcast
Episodes
56 episodes
EP54 - Save Our Drum Shops!
In this weeks episode, we catch up, talk about some new things we've got happening, and talk about's seeing Benny Greb on his recent UK Tour. We also discuss the importance of shopping and using your local drum shops! Instagram: @co...
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Episode 54
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53:04
EP53 - Special Guest: Mike Malone (@malonedrum)
In this weeks episode we have the great Mike Malone. We talk and get to know more about how he operates on YouTube and his content creation, his own music projects, what an average week looks like for him and the differences in the being ...
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Episode 53
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1:15:38
EP52 - Practice Kit Solutions
In this episode, we discuss our solutions to practice kits at home. This topic was inspired by a listener questions who was asking about our use of electronic kits at home against silent kits and how we use these types of products to find a sol...
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Episode 52
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46:25
EP51 - Capturing Your Drum Sound
In this episode, we discuss capturing your drum sound. With the 3 of us having recent experience in the studio recording on projects, and hands on discussion about what sound we were going for in the recording, we wanted to discuss our process ...
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Episode 51
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54:18
EP50 - Challenging Practice Pad Exercises
We've hit episode 50! Thank you all for listening and sharing. please keep spreading the word!In this episode, we share some practice pad exercises that are a bit of a challenge. These exercises allow you to work not only on technique bu...
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Episode 50
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47:08
EP49 - Special Guest Ed Wilson of Drum Base
In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Ed Wilson who owns and runs Drum Base on the Isle of Man. Ed is not only a fantastic drummer and teacher, but runs and incredible drum shop and music hub on the Isle of Man. We get into w...
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Episode 49
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1:01:09
EP48 - How To Navigate Upgrading Cymbals
In this episode, we discuss how to navigate upgrading your cymbals. With there being so many options, it can be quite daunting to know where to put your money. More importantly though, its about looking for the sound you have in mind. ...
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Episode 48
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1:04:32
EP47 - Should We Listen To The Rest Of The Band?
In this episode, we ask the question - should we listen to the rest of the band? From having a few discussions with students we wanted to discuss the importance of listening and knowing what the rest of the band are doing in the song. We discus...
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Episode 47
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1:05:52
EP46 - Looking For Accountability In 2025
In our first episode of 2025, we discuss where we are at looking at the new year ahead. Talking about changes we want to make and goals we want to achieve. We also take a minute to reflect on our highlights from 2024. What is your game plan for...
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Episode 46
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47:30
EP45 - Our Favourite Drum Sounds
In this weeks episode Matt and Harry discuss some of their favourite drum sounds on recordings, whilst Jamie is away travelling in China. They talk about how it inspired changes and explorations in their journey to find their sound on the drums...
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Episode 45
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1:07:38
EP44 - Are We Still Paying For Drum Education?
In this episode, we discuss drum education and where we currently stand with our own personal experience. We talk about why it's good to still get education and have lessons with other drummers, despite being a working drummer and educator your...
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Episode 44
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56:32
EP43 - How We Benefit From Using Tech On A Gig
In this episode, we discuss what technology we use on gigs, and the benefits of using them. We discuss why its good to know about some of the tech that is used on gigs and how this knowledge may benefit you on your drumming journey. This ...
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Episode 43
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54:30
EP42 - When Do We Get Most Nervous?
In this weeks episode, we discuss nerves and when we get nervous and how its more commonly around uncommon situations and not the act of playing drums. Instagram: @countusinpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Count...
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Episode 42
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1:04:58
EP41 - Weighing Up Taking A Gig
In this episode, we discuss what to weigh up when taking a gig. The good, and the bad and maybe things you should have as your guidelines. We also have a little catch up with what we've been up to since the UK Drum Show, and talk about new and ...
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Episode 41
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1:06:46
EP40 - UK Drum Show Highlights with Special Guests!
This weeks episode was recorded at the UK Drum Show in Liverpool, and we were joined by special guests Rich Nolan (@richnolandrums) and Kim Lee (@musicworkshopbath). We discuss our highlights from our first day at the show, biggest takeaways an...
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Episode 40
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49:44
EP39 - We're Going To The UK Drum Show... Again!
Its that time of year again, and we're heading to the UK Drum show! We talk all about the line up for this year's show, our plans whilst at the show and of course any purchases we'e hoping to make. If you're planning to head down to the show an...
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Episode 39
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47:26
EP38 - Deep Dive: Jamie Joiner
In this weeks episode we take a deep dive into what makes Jamie Joiner tick! We talk about some of his drumming approaches and influences, how we approaches playing and writing with his band Muriel and we hear all about how their debut tour is ...
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Episode 38
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1:14:18
EP37 - Balance Your Hands With These Pad Exercises
This weeks episode is all about practice pad exercises that help you work on both hands as well as training you to be comfortable going over the bar line. We strongly recommend working on these with a click to help with subdivision and timing. ...
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Episode 37
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44:51
EP36 - What Do We Really Think of Technique?
In this episode we tackle the endless mountain that is technique. We discuss teaching it, when to use it, when to introduce it, what is it, what techniques we use and so on... Needless to say this is probably the beginning of more tech...
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Episode 36
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1:01:03
EP35 - What's The Best Thing About Being A Drummer?
In this episode we discuss our favourite things about being a drummer. From playing in bands, recording in the studio, having that lightbulb moment with a student, or simply looking at how beautiful the instrument can be. What is y...
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Episode 35
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41:00
EP34 - The Fear of Missing Out
In this episode we catch up on how everyones gigs have been over the summer so far and discuss the fear of missing out. Often as musicians there is a feeling of missing out on the better gig, missing seeing a favourite band, missing out on frie...
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Episode 34
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50:41
EP33 - Is It Okay Not To Practice?
In this episode, we talk about the idea of being okay not to practice and how it can benefit you in ways you may not expect. We also talk about ways in which you can practice without a pair of sticks or even in sight of a drum set.
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Episode 33
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1:08:30
EP32 - What’s In Our Gig Bag?
In this episode, we talk about all of the things we pack into our gig bags. From obvious choices like drum sticks, brushes and mallets, hi-hat clutches, IEM'S and moon gels, to unlikely suspects like butterfly clips, rags, pens, and various t...
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Episode 32
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42:56
EP31 - Deep Dive: Matt Lacey
In this episode we take a deep dive and get to know Matt a little more. We find out his favourite biscuit, preference on bass drum sizes and all the in-between. Matt also gives some great advice on learning and practicing, as well which piece o...
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Episode 31
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1:09:12
EP30 - New Beginnings and New Music
We've made it to Episode 30! Thank you to everyone who's listened, shared the podcast, messaged us or gotten something from the episodes. We really appreciate it! We've made a few changes as we sail into our second year, but we wanted t...
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Episode 30
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