A podcast delving into music theory, musicianship and songcraft with folks from the Aussie alternative rock scene.

This week, session drummer and journeyman, Steve Pope

2:05 chops vs space/finding the right part for the song

6:31 how to listen

9:55 dunning-kreuger effect and ego

10:46 being curious, life-long learning

17:37 The shed, first lessons, pre Conservatorium days

21:48 reflections on the con

25:17 Dave Atkins and Pangea

27:05 cred originals vs non-cred covers

35:03 Sweet Home Alabama and treating the music with respect

40:37 ‘what if my favourite drummer was playing this gig?’

42:51 the zen of “blister in the sun”

43:53 sight reading

47:08 Keir and Steve making music, Muriel’s Wedding

54:17 KMH and Evan Klar

57:17 Non-musical pursuits. Avulsion fractures

59:32 Books, YouTube Channels, podcasts

1:03:45 Future Plans

1:06:25 RIFFS!

Shawn Crowder
https://www.youtube.com/user/scrowdrlrr

Free Throw: 7 Steps to Success at the Free Throw Line
https://www.amazon.com/Free-Throw-Steps-Success-Line/dp/0062734342

The Bulletproof Musician
https://bulletproofmusician.com/