Whats up guy’s!!! It's Nate coming at you with another episode and this week I am joined by hitter of circles, beard enthusiast, the BFSD social media/artist relations guy, drummer for Eve 6 and host of the podcast Big Fat 5, Ben Hilzinger.

Talking with Ben is like talking to an old friend. We have known each other for a couple of years but it felt so natural just to talk about stuff, work schedule and asking him about life until this point. Including how he started working with Kris over at Big Fat Snare Drum and how he landed the gig with Eve 6.

Additionally, Ben takes us into a deep dive of the 5 things he had learned from interviewing other drummers on his podcast Big Fat Five!

Ben’s Big Fat Five Lessons

1. It’s all about dynamics and repeatability of dynamics

2. You are what you eat

3a. There is no one way to “make it” in this industry.

3b. Figure out who you are and be ok with having shortcomings in your playing. Seriously.

4. Stop looking everything up.

5. It’s all about choices.

We really hope you enjoy our chat and found some great tips that you can apply to your life and drumming tool box. Remember, the best thing you can do after listening to this is apply it by DOING!!

Make sure to check Ben’s Socials: Instagram | Website | Twitter | @bigfatsnaredrum | Big Fat Snare Drum Website | Eve 6 IG | Eve 6 Twitter

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