326 - Joe Bergamini: The Working Drummer's Chart Book, "Knowing the Job," Remembering His Friend Neil Peart

Joe Bergamini maintains a diverse career as a drumming performer and educator. Joe is constantly behind the kit for everything from prog rock to Broadway to his touring gig, The Doowop Project. He stays equally busy as the drum editor for Hudson Music, where he has overseen the creation and production of countless books and videos featuring many of the world's greatest drummers. He is also an author in his own right, having authored or coauthored over a dozen books.

In this episode, Joe talks about:

• How to demonstrate that you "know the job" and instill trust in those you're working with
• What a drum editor does, and how he came to that job with Hudson Music
• His latest book, The Working Drummer's Chart Book
• Collaborating with Steve Gadd on Gaddiments
• His relationship with Neil Peart which began as a professional collaboration and evolved into a friendship