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Good Practice Is About Intention (Pat Garvey)

Ep. 83
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This week we’re joined by George’s current drum teacher Pat Garvey! Pat is regarded as one of the country's leading educators both privately and in the popular music education scene. We had a lovely natter about his practice routine, improving a player, teaching classes versus one-to-one and how the industry has changed for drummers and what impact that has on popular music courses. We also find out about how he got into drumming and more about his old teacher Bob Armstrong plus find out how George stood out in his final performance at BIMM! Enjoy!


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