84 - Global Drum Ambassador - Dom Famularo

Send us Fan MailWhat's a global drum ambassador? Someone who has traveled to over 60 countries spreading drumming knowledge and love through clinics and performances. Also, someone who was a trendsetter as the first to use the world wide web to teach through the internet. In this episode, our guest started playing professionally at 12 and learned from some of the greats like Jim Chapin and Joe Morello. Our guest is the Global Drum Ambassador, Dom Famularo.PICK UP some rum-based hard seltzer, Club Tiki. Visit them at   https://www.clubtikico.com/ to order the Pina Colada and Blue Hawaii. Use promo code "DRUMSANDRUMS" to receive a discount and free shipping when you order 2 four packs or some merchandise.Do you take care of your tattoos? Check out Lucky 13s Tattoo Aftercare. https://protectyourink.com/ Use our PROMO code "DRUMSANDRUM" to get 35% off your order----------------------------------------------------------------------The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Here are a few things you will hear in this episode.How does Dom maintain his level of energy and how does he develop his enthusiastic style of playing the drumsBeing the first drum instructor in the world to give lessons via the internet. With everyone having to stay home, how he was ahead of the game when everyone had to scramble to buy cameras, lighting, etc.Growing up in the Big Apple and having the opportunity to study under some of the great drummers of our time. Like Jim Chapin and Joe MorelloDo you see musicians starting to transition on seeing that you can still perform for the love but not give away your product, themselves?Also the importance of being diverse and keeping a few irons in the fireHe's written many instructional drum books, but an interesting one is “The Cycle of Self Empowerment” for even the non-drummersIn Four Beats or Less:What’s one thing that you think makes a good music/drum teacherWhat’s something people don’t know about youWho’s on your Mt Rushmore of drummersListening to other interviews/podcasts, you are very close with your family, so what’s your typical Sunday dinner?Check out Dom's links:VISIT their website: https://www.domfamularo.com/FOLLOW them on social media: Instagram,  FacebookSUPPORT this cause that was discussed on this episode https://www.yorkie911rescue.com/Don't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums website.  FOLLOW us on Facebook, YouTube,  Instagram