In The Studio with Dave Weckl 

What a fantastic and inspiring interview, man. Shout out to Joe for all the great questions. It’s always so cool hearing Dave talk about his earlier days and name droppin all of our other heroes. It’s hard not to picture all those stories happening while he’s reminiscing. Incredible career and legacy this man has built.

I saw Dave for the first time around 1982 or 3 w Chick at an outdoor jazz fest in Liverpool, NY. Stood there with my mouth agape - didn't think what he was doing was even possible. Got to shake his hand and get an autograph decades later. Been following him for years and he's still my all time.

I am one of the house photographers at Iridium Jazz Club in New York, a club Dave has played at countless times. I have seen Dave there many times and always make it a point to see him when he's playing there. Dave may not remember my name but he does recognize me and is always gracious when I go backstage and welcome him back yet again. I had him sign one of my 11x14 prints and he liked it so much that he asked for his own copy. I returned the next day with a copy for him. I have seen some of the best drummers in the world, including Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson. Dave is in my top 5 of all-time. He never ceases to amaze me with his playing. His technique is damn near flawless and his command of the kit is mind boggling. I usually stand off to his floor tom side and watch him do his thing from that angle. I was a drummer myself for 15 years so imagine what a treat that is. Dave is truly a drummer's drummer and a master at his craft. Thanks for this great interview

Dave was my hero back in the 80's - 90's with Chick & after. Still is a huge influence. I remember buying Master Plan when it came out. It was my prized CD, and is a legendary record for sure.

I agree, Dave Weckl is one of those drummers who changed our view of drumming. Met him almost 20 years ago at PASIC and he has remained at the top of my list ever since. Thanks, Dave!

As a drummer for the past 50 years and a big fan of Dave for many years I loved this interview. Great in-site into what pushes David buttons and how he operates. Some surprises here but if you’ve listen to Dave for the past 30 years you know his stuff. His Jazz is off the hook and he has truly mastered RLRRLRLL

​Thank you, DAVE. You are my HERO. You're my BIG reason i play drum now. My circumstances was never allowed me to become a drummer until my age 24 (yeah, very late). But here i am, travel the world as a drummer. BIG Thanks. Thank to Joe too for great questions that drummers need. Now is 5am here. Time to sleep 😇🙏

American One Productions Rehearsal and Drum Studios in NJ gives two huge thumbs up 👍🏻🥁👍🏻. Fantastic Video! Thanks for sharing 😃

I can't express how grateful I am for watching this. This is pure gold. Thanks for doing it!

I’m 63 and have been playing since I was a boy. This in my opinion, is THE best interview regarding drumming - that Ive ever seen. Exceptional. Many thanks-

Great Interviewer!!...Let Weckl speak with no interruptions!!

This was totally enjoyable , he is a master of his craft, and a asset to the field of drums. As a drummer for many years I agreed to alot of Dave Weckls philosophy on reading playing along to soundtracks and practice, practice , practice! It was great and thank you.

Best wishes to all musicians and all others during these difficult times - we will all get through this and back to normal. Be flexible.

Thanks Dave and Joe for this great interview and lesson!!!

Thank you so much Dave Weckl and Vic Firth! Loved this so much!

Excellent interview, Dave in a friendly manner described his early days, and confirmed many things that I had only heard second hand. Some extremely useful information here, I would recommend that everyone watch this video !!! Huge thank you to all involved !!!

I just loved this interview. Fantastic. One of favorite drummers.

Saw dave play with Mike Stern a few years ago. I bought tickets to the second show right away. I was blown away. I could’ve actually said hello but I didn’t know what to say. Just great great playing.

This video has very important information many of the question been asked to Dave was in my head for 20 years. Thank you Dave for your answer and dedication to help other drummer and very well done for your knowledge you are a legend together with all the other drummer you mention. Thank you

Mr.Weckl thank you for sharing a lot of topics from your career ,very very inspiring and your positivity in these crazy times. Mr. Testa thank you for putting this togheter,you didn,t miss a question for Dave in my opinion for us musicians what we would like to know from mr.Weckl.. Greetings from Holland! John Muskiet

Thanks so much for all your great playing and teaching

Absolutely Fantastic . Great interview. Dave Weckl, thank you so much for everything you have given us in the world of music. Your wisdom, knowledge and experience shared here is just brilliant. Best Wishes to you from Gold Coast, Australia.

Fantastic Dave! Thank you for your wisdom. And Thanks Vic Firth for making it happen!

Wow, great video and great conversation with one of my favorite drummers - Dave Weckl. I can't believe you guys put up a nearly 2 hour video and didn't talk about sticks one time... Great music conversation though. lol... Love it! Please post more videos like this. Thanks!!!

Thanks for all the musical memories, and the inspiration to practice hard.

Today was a long wait but when it got to 8pm if felt like Christmas had come around. I have Listened, Learned & Loved this guy right from "Contemporary Drummer + 1" It was at that point in those early day's I realized Dave Weckl was about to become a huge name in the Drumming industry, he was different, he was special, just like Vinnie. There is I think 5yrs difference between Dave & Vinnie, both different in many ways but both are individually at similar levels traveling in different but similar directions. For the last 30-35yrs I believe these 2 Cats have always been kind of Untouchable due to always being in demand, their Devotion & Passion towards the instrument, never looking at the clock when practicing, suddenly 10hrs have gone by, (That's when it's best) Both Dave & Vinnie felt they wanted to be The Best Drummer In The World at a very young age and that Philosophy has and will remain with them right to the very end. I couldn't ask for anything better than to have these 2 guys as Teachers, As Mentor's, they both keep me on my toes for sure. Cheers Joe, always worth the wait getting to interview and share the Dave Weckl Experience World Wide. Finally God Bless You Dave, Your Lovely Wife Clivia & Proud Daughter Clare. Stay patient Dave, Good things come to those who wait. Thank You for giving me many many years of Pure Class.

Watch his arm and hand movements. Joel said nobody practiced as much as Dave albeit Vinnie. Like Porcaro had, has magic elbows and hands. He's honest and understands what it takes to be where he is now. A giant where we reside on his shoulders. Brilliant.

very informative video, i´m a fan of dave since 1999 but still didn´t know lots of things that he mentioned ... brilliant treasure

Dave Weckl, my inspiration. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y por ser mi inspiracion en la bateria. Amazing, you`re the BEST. Z

Wow, great lesson.....but what an incredible performance on the Oz Noy tune. Dave Weckl is always at the highest level

This was very cool. Thanks for the post. He shared so much information. You guys work good together. Love ❤️ Vic Firth sticks!

Great video, really appreciate it thankyou.

Dave is best.

Well done DW, JT and VF, I enjoyed that conversation, awesome, MERCI !!!

Mr Weckl.. You are just the best ever!! I love the way you play. Just love it! You have inspired me through my journey and you are still inspiring me. Forever grateful!! Do you recall coming to a place called Adelaide in South Australia?

Thank you for a wonderful time! Great interview concept🙌🙏

AMAZING!!!!!! BROTHERS!!!!

Dave keeps us inspired

i was sooo glad he played that 16note feel from ultimate play along with mike and john on the track !!!! that´s my fave track for morethan 15 years

so interesting! thanks to Dave and Vic Fith!

You are My Inspiration now playing Drums your are the legend ❤❤

The great dave weckl ,,,

Love Dave Weckl!

Hi Dave and Joe, thank you for such a great interview. Joe, good interview technique, you've let Dave speak instead of interrupting him all the time, as many interviewers do. Dave talks as he plays, from the first word (or note) he drugs you "in" - and you're in the Zone. :-)

Thanks for your insights. Great fun!

Thanks brother

Gracias Maestro por esta clase !!

Very nice 👍,awesome guy ✌🏻Dave BEST EVER!!!!!!

Great interview with a great musician! 🥁

Joe - it's great seeing you. Miss you sir!

A true master!

Thanks for your insights. Great fun:)

Amazing!!!

Dave! Lo vi en el Festival de Playa del Carmen 💞

Thanks Dave sir for sharing such wonderful insights. Esp from 53:36 onwards.... Being musical and not drumistic

Man, his Just Groove Me - solo... As good as it ever was. 👏👏

just super inspiring to see music in motion! art.

Indeed, she sounds great on Spotify

Awesome interview!

those fills in the Oz Noy´s solo were sooooo tasty!!! .. like good old Dave back in the early 90´s

FANTASTICO !!!!!!!!

Great!

Cool explanation about the bounce back.

FANTASTICOOOOOO!!!

School Jazz Band is the best. I myself won a "Louis Armstrong Award" in high school. I didn't even really enjoy "school band" but you couldn't be in jazz band if you werent IN BAND 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tom Kennedy is one of my fav Bassists 💯

The grand master.

Damn. That dude has the slickest style.

Saw him perform in Altos de Chavon Amphitheater Dominican Republic with M Camilo, A Jackson.. His beats have meaning, melody... ufff

Very Nice! 😅🥁🎶

Legend 😀👌🏻

First time I heard Weckl playing was Michael Camilo’s Why Not track Absolutely knew drummers had a new standard playing drums...

Noticed right away Mr Steve Gadd was one of his big influences...

What APP for the camera switching is Dave using? It looks incredible for multi-cam on-line drum lessons..... Great talk!!!!! Thank you!!!!

What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?

Dave's intense. But you have to be to play on that level. Amazing drummer. Musical. Which is a compliment.

In the live chat box during this Dave Weckl live stream I typed out a question which sadly never got read out to Dave, but my question was, When recording your own projects do you tend to go for a 95% Drum Mix at the very beginning before going for a take, as opposed to achieving the entire Drum Mix at the end of a successful take? Only I find when I have recorded my Drums to your Backing Tracks I tend to spend the time trying to achieve that 95% Drum Mix at the very beginning in terms of Volume, Effects, Gates, Room, Ambience, EQ etc rather than after a successful take. Achieving a decent Drum Mix before recording makes the recording performance sound polished and makes me play better knowing my Drum Mix is almost 100%, if not 100%, so when listening back to that first decent take there really isn't much, if any tweaking to do.

wow he's getting up there

Dave, ya outta get Nite Sprite together in the basement before they get any older? Seemed like you enjoyed it! James Moss is alive and well!

magic...

Seems like Dave finally completed his transformation into Doc Brown.

Hi sir what device you are using while switching on the other cameras

A afinação dos tambores é perfeita, todos eles devidamente harmonizados entre sí. Não precisa de muito efeito na equalização, os timbres já estão prontos. Se estivessem desarmonizados não teria conserto e Dave Weckl perderia muito do seu prestígio! Muitos no mundo não compreendem a importância deste quesito no resultado final e na própria carreira, infelizmente! 😀👆

Do Jojo Mayer next😃

The way i approach playing "musically" is I'll have my kick playin' w/ the bassist & my snare playing with melody instrument. Ride & HH keep the pulse with whatever subdivision the song utilizes, & the rest of the kit for kicks, splashes,fills & frills 😂 Also..... YES. THE BUILD UP! i approach a song the same way. The drums are really driving that story.... I play like a "story" you should NEVER repeat ANYTHING unless it's MEANT TO BE repeated like parts of a chorus for instance. Other than that, you should never ever repeat your phrases

Wisdom

Sound person: Hi, thanks for showing up for me to do sound on you with my hip-hop ears...don't get me wrong I like Metallica too!

Best unitended takeaway: You can you the Floor Tom as a mouse pad!!!🥁🖱😅 1H:41M

11:48 "Joel's a great player": and to prove Dave's point. If you fellow drummers on here have not seen this before; you just gotta check this out: my favourite drum solo (over a vamp) of all time ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q50Scn6BSrY.html I think on this performance Joel kicked Dave's ass back!

Contrasting precision time with loose time 1:05:01 1:20:39

Hey groove!

😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Deberían traducir al Español, quienes no tenemos conocimiento fluido del inglés se nos dificulta entender. Con los adelanto que hoy se tiene no debería de ser complicado traducir los vídeos. Gracias. Saludos!

I'm gonna go drum now...

Great chat. Thanks very much.

1:41:04

Хотелось бы субтитры, а то не всё понятно)))

1.40.55 he can use his floor tom like mouse pad

:) flutter strokes

Still the best drummer...

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