Working Drummer

575 - Chase Adams: Drumming with The Frontmen, What & How to Practice, Playing with Confidence & Authority

July 9, 2026·1h 42m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Chase Adam's musical journey started when he was just three years old, collaborating with his father Thurman in the field of music. He spent many years performing in church and later pursued music education at school, specializing in various genres like concert, symphonic, jazz, and marching percussion. Throughout his early years, he played a significant role in establishing the Indianapolis Colts Drumline and the Indiana Pacers "High Octane" Drumline, while also sharing his expertise with local high school drumlines and offering private lessons. As a skilled freelance drummer living in Nashville with his wife and son, he divides his time between touring with The Frontmen, entertaining audiences at local clubs, and making valuable contributions to recording sessions. In this episode, Chase talks about:     What and how to practice as a professional     Recording on his first “master session”     Using drum corp experience in a musical way on the kit     Staying sane on the road         Drumming with The Frontmen     Grooving and making music without the click     Confidence and authority behind the kit     Playing Lower Broadway in Nashville     Dealing with a family tragedy     Home studio work ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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