Jordan Perlson: The Art of Communication, Mastering Versatility, Fitness for Drummers, Drum Lessons & Home Recording

Welcome drummer, percussionist, producer and educator Jordan Perlson! Jordan"s career has spanned about as wide a stylistic reach as one can imagine. Be it with jazz legends Seamus Blake, Gary Burton,  folk heroes Alison Brown and Missy Raines, reggae giants Matisyahu and Trevor Hall, cutting-edge music innovators like Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Banda Magda and Jeff Coffin, or progressive music with Adrian Belew, Echolyn or Kaki King. Jordan has credits on 100+ recordings, including national and international ad campaigns for Powerade, Netflix, The NY Rangers, Buick and more. Jordan is a passionate educator, having authored 2 books for Mel Bay publishing which have been translated into several languages and are used around the world by teachers and students of many levels.  This episode covers a wide range of topics, including physical fitness for drummers, the balance of life as a father, and Jordan’s extensive career—from studying at Berklee and playing with the Blue Man Group to becoming a published author. Jordan shares his methods for continuous self-improvement and offers advice for other drummers looking to expand their skillsets and land the gigs they truly want. We hope you enjoy! Chapters: 0:00 Intro  2:42 Welcome, Jordan!  3:07 Dad Life  11:09 How to Pursue a Gig  20:21 Drum Box (Sponsor)  21:04 Jazz Influence  45:23 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)  46:05 Navigating the New York Music Scene  49:48 Blue Man Group  57:04 Drum Supply (Sponsor)  58:04 Fitness for Drummers  1:05:12 Balancing Family and Career  1:13:16 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)  1:13:56 Publishing Drum Books  1:19:26 Remote Recording Trends  1:28:57 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)  1:32:21 Influences and Inspirations  1:51:09 Closing Questions  1:54:56 Outro Thank you to our Episode Sponsors: Drum Box https://drumbox.space Drum Supply https://www.drumsupply.com Low Boy Beaters https://lowboybeaters.com Groove MPL https://www.groovempl.com Sonique Drums https://soniquedrums.com Music City Audiology https://www.musiccityaudiology.com Connect with Jordan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanperlsondrummer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.perlson Website: https://jordanperlson-music.com Music Featured in this Episode: "True Minds" - Becca Stevens "Formant Trajectories" - Jordan Perlson ------ Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner Recorded May 2025 in Nashville, TN Support the show Connect with us: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC