Matt Garstka - Animals As Leaders

Sep 29, 2023

Matt Garstka, drummer for Animals As Leaders, discusses weightlifting challenges on tour, managing energy and performance, exploring intuitive drum learning, Serbian wedding music, transcendence in art, striving for authenticity in music production, drumming dynamics, practical uses of air tags, sound production techniques, balancing drum pedal springs, harmonious collaboration, struggles in Matrix 4 production, complex rhythmic structures, and gratitude in drum lessons.

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Weightlifting Challenges on Tour

Managing Energy and Performance: Caffeine, Rituals, and Thoughts

Exploring the Dichotomy of Carefree Performers and Meticulous Planners

14:15 • 17min

Exploring Intuitive Drum Learning and Musical Creativity

Unleashing Unique Musical Mastery

37:34 • 16min

Exploration of Serbian Wedding Music and Active Listening in Music Appreciation

Transcending Boundaries: Artistic Inspiration from Salvador Dali

Striving for Authenticity in Music Production

01:00:20 • 17min

Exploration of Sample Replacements in Drum Mixing and Sponsorship for Athletic Greens Supplements

01:17:04 • 4min

Exploring the Use of Program Base for Music Writing and Practice

01:20:38 • 2min

Drumming Dynamics and Beat Preferences

01:22:15 • 17min

Exploring the Practical and Mischievous Sides of Air Tags

01:39:16 • 3min

Exploring Sound Production and Drumming Techniques

01:42:19 • 8min

Balancing Drum Pedal Springs for Optimal Performance

01:50:04 • 19min

Harmonious Collaboration and Rhythmic Innovation

02:08:58 • 9min

Matrix 4 Production Struggles

02:17:49 • 8min

Exploring Complex Rhythmic Structures and Techniques

02:26:00 • 2min

Discussion on Drum Lessons, Pricing Strategies, and Gratitude

02:28:04 • 3min