Drummer Mamas

Drummer Mamas

Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill

Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
67%
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About This Podcast

Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.

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Recent Episodes

S4E18 Claus Hessler: Passing knowledge on

Jun 08, 2026 42m

Send us Fan MailClaus Hessler is renowned to be THE drum educator of our time! With his direct heritage of knowledge from Jim Chapin, the numerous books that he has written, and his general warmth…

S4E17 A Spotlight On... Going Outside Your Comfort Zone

Jun 01, 2026 23m

Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is all about rollercoasters and retreats — and what happens when you step outside your comfort zone.From hosting a drum retreat in Barcelona to making bold,…

S4E16 Anna Mylee: Feel & philosophy

May 25, 2026 35m

Send us Fan MailAnna Mylee describes how an injury gave her a unique focus for teaching technique, the way that she handles being in three bands, her journey back to her roots of prog rock, and how…

S4E15 Daring to Redefine Success with Matt Lacey

May 18, 2026 59m

Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is drummer and educator Matt Lacey. After years climbing the corporate ladder and chasing targets, Matt made the brave decision to completely change direction and build…

S4E14 Pat Garvey: BIMM, beating burn out, and the rule of 3

May 04, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailPat Garvey is the head of drums and percussion at BIMM in Brighton – we asked him about the advantages of studying drums in further education and what the admission numbers are like…

S4E13 A spotlight on... perfectionism

Apr 27, 2026 39m

Send us Fan MailDo we have high standards or are we restricting ourselves by trying to do things perfectly? We ask ourselves where we draw the line and how we stop interruptive negative thoughts that…

S4E12 Gavin Harrison: The perfect mix - perfectionism, stress & mindset

Apr 20, 2026 59m

Send us Fan MailGavin Harrison’s technical ability and musicality within bands such as Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and The Pinapple Thief have set him apart and gained him international respect as a…

S4E12 A spotlight on…6 Years Later

Apr 13, 2026 40m

Send us Fan MailGet the tissues ready! In this emotional episode, we take a trip back to our very first episode of Drummer Mamas. So much has changed… and yet, in many ways, so much hasn’t.We reflect…

S4E11 Dylan Redman: Red Cymbals, connections & kindness

Mar 23, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailTrigger warning: we talk about the topic of suicide in this episodeDylan Redman is a drum teacher, counsellor, cheerleader of people, and good Samaritan all rolled into one as the CEO…

S4E10 A Spotlight On...Image, Ageing & Showing Up Online

Mar 16, 2026 23m

Send us Fan MailToday we’re talking about image — how we present ourselves online, the pressure to look youthful, and the limiting beliefs many of us carry about beauty and ageing… and how all of…

S4E9 Jost Nickel: The Delayed Effect - encouraging girls to drum & Disko No.1

Mar 09, 2026 30m

Send us Fan MailWe are honoured to be joined by Jost Nickel this week! Jost is one of the biggest names on the international scene and has a lot of interesting things to say on the topics of…

S4E8 Mark Mondesir: When you’re in a club no one wants to join, let music be your companion

Mar 02, 2026 1h 14m

Send us Fan MailToday we’re talking to one of the worlds most respected drummers, Mark Mondesir. He’s played with icons like John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, and Courtney Pine — but beyond the incredible…

S4E7 Dane Campbell: a Motörhead childhood, a band with brothers, and the future

Feb 23, 2026 38m

Send us Fan MailDane Campbell knows about family life within music: his father was often away touring as the guitarist with Motörhead when Dane was growing up. Dane and his brothers now tour in a…

S4E6 Sound Advice, Friends with Sticks & the Power of Creating More Drummers — with Bob Wynne

Feb 09, 2026 41m

Send us Fan MailWe’re joined by Bob Wynne — drummer, educator, and advocate for a world filled with more drummers!Bob talks about the idea behind the Evans Sound Advice Room at The UK Drum Show, his…

S4E5 A spotlight on… manifesting, cosmic ordering and being lucky!

Feb 02, 2026 35m

Send us Fan MailThis episode comes with a ‘woo woo’ warning!We talk about all things ‘universe’: manifesting, ordering what you want, receiving it, operating on a positive wavelength, and making…

S4E4 Geoff Dugmore: souls, songs and sessions

Jan 26, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailSome stats about our guest today that may even be out of date by now: he hasplayed on 89 top 20 albums, 53 number ones, he has produced Debbie Harry, andplayed with the likes of…

S4E3 Ellie East: Touring with Dave Stewart, counter-acting control, and the importance of taking a break

Jan 19, 2026 33m

Send us Fan MailEllie East has been Dave Stewart’s drummer of choice for the last 2 years, and her bouncy energy and positive vibes make it easy to see why she is consistently booked for tours and…

S4E2 Gabi King: learning fast vs living slowly – The 1975, Elton John and tattoos

Jan 12, 2026 43m

Send us Fan MailGabi King joined the 1975 as their percussionist after auditioning for them by performing on the Jonathan Ross Show, which led to her learning the entire percussion set in two weeks…

S4E1 Tom Howarth: stick tricks, content inspiration and how it nearly all ended with one word…

Jan 05, 2026 47m

Send us Fan MailTom Howarth’s drum reels are witty, entertaining, full of stick tricks and favoured by the algorithm! Tom tells us how he comes up with his content, about family life supporting a…

S3E12 The Christmas Episode - The one where we finally talk about drum gear!

Dec 22, 2025 24m

Send us Fan MailOur last episode before we have a week off for Christmas. We update you with if we are ready for the big day, what we're hoping to get, 2026 and our love of pie! Follow us…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Drummer Mamas have?

Drummer Mamas has published 65 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Arts, Kids & Family.

Is Drummer Mamas still active?

Drummer Mamas is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.

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