Groove Your A**! – Dirk Erchinger über Jazzkantine, Apache 207 & Groove - Schlagabtausch #144

What happens when former Los Angeles roommates Dirk Erchinger and Dirk Brand sit down together in front of the microphone again after more than 30 years? 🥁 In episode #144 of "Schlagabtausch" (Exchange of Words), Dirk Brand and Timo Ickenroth welcome drummer, producer, and Drumtrainer founder Dirk Erchinger. The two Dirks share a very special past: In the early 1990s, they studied together at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and even shared an apartment. Together, they talk about Dirk's extraordinary career path, from his first steps on the drums and a pop music course in Hamburg to tours with Jazzkantine, Count Basic, and currently Apache 207. They discuss groove, teaching, career, practicing, the music business, and how life as a professional musician has changed over the past few decades. Dirk Erchinger and Timo Ickenroth welcome drummer, producer, and Drumtrainer founder Dirk Erchinger. Also in this episode: 🥁 How Dirk Erchinger got into Apache 207 and how modern hybrid drum kits work in live performance 🥁 Insights into his work as the founder of Drumtrainer Berlin and as a drum instructor 🥁 Memories of his time with Dirk Brand at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles 🥁 Listener feedback on the last episode, thoughts on music notation and learning rhythm 🥁 Of course, we also have our recommendations of the week. An episode full of authenticity, experience, groove, and plenty of drum nerd talk. 👉 Listen now, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know in the comments which topics are of particular interest to you. You can find all the relevant links in the show notes. 💬 How did you like the interview with Dirk Erchinger? Were you already familiar with his career path, or did something surprise you? Let us know in the comments! Enjoy episode 144 of the Schlagabtausch Podcast! 🥁 Support the podcast: Did you enjoy the episode? Then share it in your WhatsApp status or on Instagram and give us 5 stars if possible! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feel free to also use the new 'Hype' feature below the video to support us! 👍 Become part of the Schlagabtausch Academy: 🚀 Exclusive input, sheet music & "guided drumming": 👉 https://www.schlagabtausch.net How to reach us: 📧 Email: [email protected] Chapter markers 00:00:00 Intro and welcome 00:05:33 Guest Dirk Erchinger 00:08:12 From pastor's son to drummer 00:10:11 Studies at the Musicians Institute (MI) in Los Angeles 00:12:47 The influence of Udo Dahmen on the German scene 00:13:41 Why students ask more questions 00:19:10 Teaching philosophy: Training instead of practicing 00:26:05 Return to Germany 00:28:50 The Jazz Canteen 00:34:07 Funk heroes & programming: The "Human Finding “Touch” 00:42:35 30 Years of Count Basic 00:50:20 How the Tour Business Has Changed in 30 Years 00:56:16 Behind the Scenes: How the Job with Apache 207 Came About 01:01:20 Hybrid Drum Sets & Live Performance of Trap Beats 01:16:34 Founding of Drumtrainer Berlin & The Berlin Drum Days 01:27:00 Advice for Newcomers: Do Your Homework & Find Your Niche 01:31:39 Schlagabtausch Community Feedback 01:43:13 Recommendations of the Week SHOWN NOTES News Schlagabtausch https://www.schlagabtausch.net/ Schlagabtausch Academy https://www.schlagabtausch.net/akademie/ Report/Scene Dirk Erchinger http://www.dirk-erchinger.de/ https://www.instagram.com/dirkerching... https://www.drumtrainer.com/ Recommendations from Dirk and Timo Mucci Spaghetti Waffle Cones   / drums.4all   FeniHydrocort Cream https://www.fenistil.de/produkte/feni... #Drums #Podcast #DrumBatter #DirkErchinger #Jazzkantine #Apache207 #Drummer #MusicProduction #DrumtrainerBerlin #DrumLife #MusicianTalk