Pat Garvey (Ozric Tentacles) Interview: Teaching Drummers, Touring Etiquette, & Portfolio Careers

Had a great chat with Pat Garvey ahead of Ozric Tentacles' UK tour to talk about 32 years as a working drummer. He tells us how he landed the teaching gig at BIM, how he went on to start the Brighton Drum School, and what it was like recording drums for the new Ozrics album, Harmonic Mind.

We also get into how to stay professional (and pleasant) on the road, why the portfolio career has taken over, and how social media is changing the way young drummers learn.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to last as a professional drummer, this one's for you.

00:00 A Day in the Life of Pat Garvey
01:47 Who Is Pat Garvey?
04:14 Joining BIM and First Day Teaching
07:41 Balancing Teaching and Touring
09:35 Skills Beyond the Kit
12:40 Staying Professional on Tour
14:17 How Young Drummers Have Changed
17:44 Ozric Tentacles Tour and New Album
21:38 The Sound of Ozric Tentacles
24:20 Freddie G's Drum Camp
29:19 Hosting Drum Events That Hold Their Value

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