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
71 episodes
EP69 - Developing As A Teacher
In this weeks episodes, Matt and Jamie discuss their personal development as a teacher and what they have learned in their years of teaching. Instagram: @countinspodcastMatt: @matt_lacey_drummerJamie: @jamiejoinermusic...
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Episode 69
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1:00:43
EP68 - Drum Heads & Drum Camps
In this episode, we catch up with Matt about this years The Drummers Odyssey Camp and get some highlights, we talk bass drum heads and what we’re using and talk about plans for the remaining episodes of the year!Instagram: @co...
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Episode 68
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52:57
EP67 - The UK Drum Show Debrief
In this episode, we unpack and talk everything about this years UK Drum Show. We discuss our pickups from the show floor, performance highlights and memories from the weekend. Were you at this years show? Let us know what you enjoye...
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Episode 67
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55:31
EP66 - Its That Time…UK Drum Show 2025!
This weeks episode is all about the UK Drum Show. Its our yearly get together with the drumming community to marvel at the incredible drummers that perform, the amazing equipment all of our favourite companies have on display and get fuelled up...
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Episode 66
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50:19
EP65 - 3 Drum Fills To Practice
In this weeks episode, we share 3 drum fills to work on in your practice. These drum fills we recorded and demonstrated during the recording of the episode using our electric kits, but you can find the notation and visual demonstrat...
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Episode 65
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40:32
EP64 - Teaching Drums Without Playing Drums
In this episode we discuss the sometimes awkward topic of teaching drums.. without actually playing drums...Ever taught a lesson where you have the student play for no more than 5 minutes, but you've spent most of the lesson chatting? We...
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Episode 64
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50:39
EP63 - Album Deep Dive: Continuum by John Mayer (Steve Jordan)
In this episode we kick off a brand new series we'll be exploring where we do a deep dive on one album and the one drummer that plays on it, and what better way to kick this series off with the masterpiece that is John Mayer's "Continuum". ...
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Episode 63
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1:07:47
EP62 - Travel Gigs and Drum Parts
In this episode, we catch up with Harry on his recent fly gig to Kuala Lumpur with the BeeGee's tribute he plays with, playing 2 theatre shows. We also answer some listener questions which led us to discuss our drum parts in the intro music. Th...
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Episode 62
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59:36
EP61 - The Business of Music
In this episode, Matt and Jamie discuss being in the business of music and the challenges and realities of being a full time musician. Follow us on Instagram:@countusinpodcastMatt: @matt_lacey_drummerJamie: @jam...
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Episode 61
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1:01:35
EP60 - Special Guest: AJ Rousell (@ajrouselldrums)
In this episode, we finally sit down with our good friend, and reason why this podcast exists... AJ Rousell! We talk to AJ about becoming a drum clinician, teaching, his current projects, influences and his first release as a drummer "The Remis...
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Episode 60
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1:17:04
EP59 - Gigs, Warm Ups & News!
In this weeks episode, we discuss our recent gig outings, our warm ups on gigs and Matt has some very exciting news...Social Media: Instagram: @countusinpodcastMatt: @matt_lacey_drummerJamie: @jamiejoinermusic
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Episode 59
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48:00
EP58 - Inspiration VS Exasperation
In this episode we discuss the feeling of being inspired but also completely exasperated at the same time. As drummers, we get so much inspiration from our favourite plays and musicians, but can also overwhelmed by the technical brilliance that...
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Episode 58
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59:06
EP57 - Utilising Social Media Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussion on utilising social media. We discuss some points missed off from the last episode and dive deeper into the conversation. How are you using social media to your advantage? Let us know on our Instagram...
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Episode 57
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1:12:58
EP56 - Utilising Social Media
In this episode, we discuss utilising social media. We discuss what platforms we are using and which we priorates, as well as how we make content for it and what we distribute to other platforms. How do yo use your social media? Let us know on ...
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Episode 56
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1:01:36
EP55 - How We Learn Songs
In this episode, we discuss our song learning process and approach to tackling a new setlist to prepare for upcoming gigs. Each of us have a different approach and we thought it would be interesting to discuss and hear how we differ. How do you...
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Episode 55
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59:40
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