Drum Teacher Reacts to Matt Garstka - Drum Solo 

Blows me away how fast you can decipher what he's playing. I've been playing for a long time but I'm so slow when it comes to that skill.

Yeah he plays in a group called Animals As Leaders a super 3 piece prog metal +

Lol love your enthusiastic reaction

This guy's reaction to Matt's astounding playing alone is worth the sub, but he also broke some of the stuff down very nicely, which is also worth it! Just the random "Yes!" every now and again is adorable, this guy should have more subs lol

idk why but i just watched like 3 videos of drum teachers reacting to matt garstka and i really like that you are the only one to actually break down what hes doing in detail like an actual critique. you deserve the title drum teacher! lol

I try to watch a lot of " --------- Teacher Reacts" videos hoping to get some real insights into what's being done, and I have to say that your analysis is the most comprehensive and helpful that I've seen thus far. Keep up the great work! You've given me a deeper appreciation of Matt G., whose work in AaL, while totally KILLER in that setting, had me thinking of him more as a Crush Monster!

You’re the first real analysis I’ve seen of Matt’s drumming. Other reaction/analysis videos just pause at random points and don’t give meaningful comments. Nice video!

YOU DO A GREAT JOB ON YOUR VIDEOS.

His playing of "lippincott" from his drumeo performance is soooooo freakin good. I know its not a "solo" but check it out anyways lol.. He DOES throw in some real treats

Matt and I went to Berklee at the same time. Hes so versatile and knowledgeable. His project “Victoria” is something to really check out. I would highly recommend reacting to Chris Dave Trios live version of “Nefertiti”. I think youd really dig it and have a lot of great analysis

Great video, I love how enthusiastic you are and how you can almost instantly figure out the things he's doing! Great stuff! Matt is definitely on the highest top with other best drummers of the world. This guy writes drum parts to AAL as a breakfast and not even think about it really. To me there's basically four levels of instrumental skill. Beginner, advanced and true professionals. Then there's the highest tier on top which consists of savants like Garstka. It's not just that the playing is pretty much as far as physically possible, but being able to come up with incredibly musical and technical stuff that compliments whatever they're playing and not even think about it. It just comes naturally at that point. Ofc none of the savants just started playing right out of womb, but they started practicing right about then and never stopped haha.

I love the moment when he messed up at 6:30 and keeping it in, so genuine

5:20 WOAH!! Did not expect that. You know your shit my dude.

Your knowledge is so impressive. Love your videos

If you haven't heard his other playthroughs on youtube, go do so. What's incredible isn't just his ability to modulate, but his ability to fill in between ridiculous changes and have them make sense

Really impressive breakdown

It's great to meet new drummers through your youtube channel. Thanks!

First time watcher here, and I have to say you are the most informative, yet entertaining, drum reaction video guy on here. Love it!

Dude is absolutely phenomenal. Been following his bad for YEARS. Love how excited you were while watching him play!

Love your little breakdowns after! Keep up the awesome videos! Cheers from Minnesota!

This is what a "reaction" video is. And I like your inputs and analysis. BTW, I'm a simple man, I see Matt Garstka, I like...

I would love to see you react to matt garstka’s drum play through of arithmophobia. Its a bit more of his usual style of drumming, at least in the context of the band he plays for. Animals as leaders.

Aside from his masterful playing, his drums and cymbals sound amazing.

I discovered Matt via Animals in 2011 with Weightless and have been a huge fan ever since. I was lucky enough to see him play here in Denver just a couple years ago. Me and 500 other musicians all with our jaws on the floor. (If my memory serves, that album was recorded with a drum machine but Matt was hired to replicate it live. Even more impressive!)

Please check out any Bobby Jarzombek drum solo

Love this guy...never heard of him before...great groove and lightning fast chops!

Very technical and enthusiast, well done sir!

His band will blow you away.

I love this guy!! BOTH MATT and the drum teacher!! Love his input!

Nice to see a reaction by someone who can relay the complex stuff!

Bring back that Bruford frame behind you, Gary! And, please, you have to do a video react to any Kiko Freitas drum solos! This Brazilian guy is out of this planet...

Wicked chops. Groove. Pocket. What's the word? Oh yeah, WOW!

PLEASE do another review of Matt Garstka, this was so cool

Love this video man. Thank you! You should do a video on Larnell Lewis and his solo on The City Lights. Most musical and creative solo I think I've heard.

Nice video garey! I would like to see your analysis on some of virgil donati’s video, keep up the good work man! Waiting for more stuffs from you

I remember when I saw my first video of Matt Garstka. It was love at first sight. This guy literally has it all. He's musically versatile, technical, creative, tasteful, and dynamic. Not to meantion his taste in drums and cymbals is amazing. As far as drummer reccomendations, I would say check out Chris Dave, Mike Mitchell, Anika Nilles, and JD Beck.

Love your videos! You should check out Aric Improta “blur-lights in the videodrome” and maybe do a few videos on that 30 minute solo he has on RU-vid. Amazing work. Thanks for all the knowledge!

Subscribed. More analysis please from his songs

Hooorray! Thanks for doing this, man! Awesome videos! But i´d hoped that you would analize some of the animals as leaders performances. I'll stay tuned, very nice tho!

It's funny you mention Weckl as Matt's mentioned him as a huge influence and someone he keeps coming back to.

A bit of a side project apart from Animals as Leaders is his work promoting Meinl in a trio called Gem.

Matt’s interdependence is absolutely ridiculous! I know he’s practices an ungodly number of hours and measures to get where he is, and I wish I could have that kind of time and dedication to go further in my skills. In the meantime, I’ll keep enjoying his insanity 🤘🏼

god damn larry david is really knowledgeable about drums and a joy to listen to.

Yes Garey!!

That last fill is actually 1 up 1 down! It's RKLKRKLK, but his feet are playing a single stroke roll on the offbeats. I've seen Steve Smith do this often

Check out Brann Dailor playing Capillarian Crest ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qns3Gb5O79I.html

Searh for "Nils "Dominator" Fjellström - Dark Funeral - Vobiscum Satanas (Drumcam)" Not a solo like you usually look at, but maybe something that deserve a reaction? :)

Dave weckl is probably matts biggest idol good shout

The last lick is actually RH RF LH LF rather than 2 up 2 down. Really fun to play!

WoW Garey. I love Matt's musicality in his solo performances. I got to see Matt live in a drum clinic in a very small and intimate studio. Maybe a 75-80 people, He blew all of us away. I also got to meet him and chat. What a very humble and genuine man. I am very impressed with his character. He is going places for sure and will be on top of the food chain one day. Thanks for this one Garey. Rock On Matt Garstka

This guy is great!!! Thank you Garey for all of these analysis videos. They are always so inspirational! * Drummers, tell your friends to check out this channel too! We are all in this together.

I feel like he's the only reactor/drummer I've found that can accurately tell me what's going on and make it so my meh drummer mind can understand.

Do you know Aquiles Priester? I recommend. He is of my country, Brazil.

Shout out to Alastair Taylor who has written amazing music accompanying drum solos, including this one. ru-vid.com/show-UCDOx7va1CQVBnpzlcqALZLQvideos

Just subbed to your channel...you’ve got some awesome stuff man! You should do a react to Lenny “The Ox” Reece..what a great player

He's very fun

Your videos are great. I'd like to see you react to Bobby Jarzombek's 'School'.

Matt is a an absolute groove machine. He's got such a delicate touch and fantastic dynamics. Wouldn't guess he's in a prog metal band :) Although it's not too far off from jazz really.

Subbed! Love your enthusiasm. Matt is super fkin good, gotta check out some of the animals of leaders songs he does. They're effectively massive solos!

Soooooo cooool!!!

There is a reason Matt Garska is the drummer for one of the most technical bands. I believe Matt is the son of musician parents.

Matt is the best.

You're a genius! Can you move to Montreal and be my teacher please lol

Ok, now you have to react to Chris Coleman. Very musical with his approach to playing and solos, but even at a greater level of chops.

Mama Chola- great tune!

Hey, I think that the two greatest singers that also play the drums are. Don Henley and Phil Collins. what do you think. maybe you can react to them. thanks

You made this video in 2020 and the highest resolution option is 480. You could have recorded this with an iPhone 4 and gotten better resolution.

Yooo im new sub, i love your vidéo keep going !

Matt is amazing! Check out Blake Richardson soon!

marv albert on the call! yes!

Please React to Morgan Ågren, a swedish genius👍

You must check out Chris Turner - Triggered ft thomas lang It has broken the mold of drum composition.

Afro drums are Matt’s jam

I dont even play drums and I dont know what he is saying here but I think it's cool cause matt garstka. 😂

Guitarists: ... Bassists: ... Vocalists: ... Keyboard: ... Drummers: "p tsss p la duggatidugabubop!"

Matt Sorum, Guns N' Roses 92...

React to Matt Gartska PASIC 2015

Please check Matt Halpern

los solos de batería ya pasaron de moda... porque no analizar playthrough

It's funny because Matt is a big Weckl fan lol

I ran into your channel and I must say I love your enthusiasm! If you could react to George Kollias - Aeons of Burning Galaxies I'd be grateful. Good job. (:

I hear a lot of Porcaro

YOAh!

Can you a Dave Lombardo reaction?

Title should have been “drum teacher busts a bit to Matt garstka”

"yo, YO!" hah! love it!

MG? like before i even looked/listened :) try "Gergo Borlai - "Keep It Greasey" (Zappa)" for one of your next reacts, plz

Check out despised icon’s Alex grind drum play throughs Lol ridiculous

Why don't you check out ed shaughnessy !

Man I hear Stewart Copeland in that beginning part

react to Chris turner!!

More Danny Carey pls :/

I want to hug you

Do polyphia!

*React to Mick Tucker:* ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ysCA0cRXFLo.html Criminally underrated, he should have been considered one of the greatest drummers of all time!

Some please explain in dumb mans language, what makes him Good? To me it's very choppy. What do i lnow?

Remember when everyone told you Metal was garbage music?

Would love to see you do one on Travis Barker sir

You need to practice 10 hours a day to be this good

It sounds as if the parts he is playing are parts from another solo jamed together. They do not flow into each other. Almost as if you are driving straight then take a sharp left and then a sharp right.