Max Portnoy : Growing Up On The Road

#drums #drummer #drumming #maxportnoy Spend 18 minutes with Max Portnoy as he opens up about carving out his own identity in the world of progressive metal, growing up with Mike Portnoy, and developing a sound that’s unmistakably his. In this interview, Max talks about everything from his earliest drumming memories to life on the road with his dad, the difference between being a hired gun and a full-time band member, learning bass with John Myung, and where he sees himself in the next decade. Whether you’re a drummer, a Dream Theater fan or just love hearing musicians talk passionately about their craft, this one’s packed with insight and laughs! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:27 – Welcome & Set-Up 01:14 – “There’s No Pressure”: Growing Up With Mike Portnoy 02:35 – Crafting His Own Voice Behind the Kit 04:35 – Switching Gears: Approaching Different Projects 06:36 – Hired Gun vs. Full-Time Member 08:09 – First Drumming Memories & Life on the Road With Mike 09:48 – Would Max Still Be a Drummer Without Mike’s Influence? 12:00 – Learning Bass With John Myung & The Importance of Another Instrument 14:14 – Where Max Sees Himself in 10–15 Years 17:11 – Advice for Drummers: Lessons, Genres & Musical Growth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: https://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK https://www.twitter.com/drummersreview https://www.instagram.com/drummersreview