51 - The Godmother of Drumming - Dorothea Taylor

Send us Fan MailWhere the backbeats meet the spirits.Episode #51.  On this podcast, our guest was dubbed the "godmother of drumming" by the guys at Drumeo.  Her cover of  Disturbed's "Down With the Sickness" has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube and the rest is history.  Our guest is Dorothea Taylor. Also, Rene Rivera is back as my co-host.Also, I do a review of my Breakbeat kit from Ludwig Here's what you will hear in this episode: How I connected with Dorothea through a previous guestHow her persistence of wanting to play the drums has paid off and the drummers that inspired herShe talks about learning to play the drums pre-YouTube eraHer appearance on Drumeo has made her an influencerCheck out her presence on social media, especially Tik TokHer practice routineIn four beats or less:What other Disturbed song besides Down with the sickness?What your favorite drum movie?What is your favorite rudiment? Who’d you want to meet?Visit links to Dorothea's socials:Down With the Sickness CoverInstagram, YouTube , Tik Tok----------------------------------------------------------------------Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on Facebook, YouTube,  Instagram.