Van Halien - Ep 45 Aaron Edgar Educator & Drummer for Third Ion

Send us Fan MailWhere the backbeats meet the spirits.Episode #45.   Our guest on the podcast drums it all, Aaron Edgar teaches online on Drumeo and his YouTube channel which has 2 million views and 13,000 subscribers, and the drummer for Canadian prog-metal band Third Ion. He's also is a published author and a regular poly-rhythm columnist for Modern Drummer. When he's not teaching and he's drumming for Canadian prog-metal band Third Ion, where he showcases some of his most rhythmically adventurous playings. The resulting sound is heavily polyrhythmic, including a song almost entirely based in quintuplets called Van Halien, from their debut release, 13/8 bit. Also on the mid-show rum review, Alex from The Rum Barrel reviews the Appleton Estate 8-year-old.  Here's what you will hear in this podcast :How he approached tackling poly-rhythms and demystify how to play themEducation/lessons:He offers online drum lessons as a remote Drumeo instructorHis instructional book published by Modern Drummer: Progressive Drumming Essentials: Polyrhythms, Twisting Time, Rhythm Theory, and More. Also, update on new books coming outShooting videos  at the Drumeo Headquarters in Vancouver such as how to play songs like Meshuggah's "Bleed" in the video 5 Iconic Double Bass Grooves, Tool's "Invincible" and  Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" IntroWe talk about his endorsements and gear including his favorite Sabian Cymbal his custom made 9 sided cymbal the 23" Nonagon Fierce RideThird IonAaron talks about the band Third Ion and their two releases: 13/8 Bit and Biolith.During the Covid lockdown, how beneficial that everyone in the band has home a studioThird Ion's theme of sci-fi, video games, and the universe. Check out the tracks  Biolith and Van Halien which represents these themes very wellHis answers to "In four beats or less"Old school Jets or New school JetsWhich odd time signature do you like playing the most?How many snares are in your collection?What’s your favourite thing about teaching?Show support and visit Aaron's links:Thirdion.comDrumeo.comFacebook and YouTubeAaron proudly endorses:  Sonor, Sabian, Evans, Puresound, Vater, Cympad, Sweet Spot Clutches, Drum Dots, Snare Weight, Roland, SledgePad, LowBoy Beaters, Kelly SHU, Protection Racket, Porter & Davies, BigFatSnareDrum----------------------------------------------------------------------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----------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn more about the rum that was reviewed, check out The Rum Barrel's website for more informationDon't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on FaceBook, You