Matt Payne is a professional drummer based in Franklin, TN, near Nashville. He has played with Hall and Oates, All Star United, Paul Colman, the Waiting, the Benjamin Gate, and others, and is also an expert drum technician.
Drummer and expert technician Matt Payne discusses his career as a Nashville musician, sharing his view on the role of a drummer in the context of a band, the key to surviving on the road, and demonstrating how to change a drum head and tune a drum.
Drummer Matt Payne recounts his move to Nashville, the subsequent period of intense practice required to be competitive there, and the role networking played in his later success.
Drummer Matt Payne discusses the unique challenges of being a session player and touring musician, explaining the importance of being sensitive to the dynamics of a band and providing the backbone for their music.
Drummer Matt Payne weights the ups and downs of life on the road, from the excitement of playing for a live audience to maintaining a healthy routine while in the midst of heavy touring.
Drummer Matt Payne explains his role as technician on the road, and shares his expertise on how frequently to change heads based on playing style and budget.
Drummer and expert technician Matt Payne demonstrates how to change a drum head, offering tips on how to get consistent sound out of a snare, how to choose heads based on the occasion, and how to maximize mileage on a drum head while on the road.
Drummer and expert technician Matt Payne demonstrates how to tune a snare drum, offering tips on how long to let it sit before tuning and how to subtly adjust the “ring” that many snares produce.
Drummer Matt Payne reminds other drummers looking for session and touring work that their primary role is to support the band rather than show off their own musical chops, and explains what other attributes will help them on their road to success.
