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The Holy Ghost Notes Podcast

The Holy Ghost Notes Podcast

Holy Ghost Notes is a podcast that focuses on real talk about Christianity and Drums hosted by Matt Greiner and Tim Anderson.

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57: Whale, That Was Fun (Practice Routine + Belly of a Whale)

On episode fifty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim talk about their fondness ProTools for music and audio production, then transition into talking about their daily practice routines. Matt breaks down a simple way to structure your practice time and set goals, while still keeping it fun and relaxed. It starts getting fishy when Matt tells a compelling story that keeps Tim on his toes. The guys finish it out with a couple fascinating thoughts on how there?s often more clarity ?in the valley?. 

2021-07-25
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56: Dave King

On episode fifty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim "exchange some pleasantries" and talk about the need for a getaway or something special outside of your normal workflow. Then they introduce their friend, Dave King (founder of iMatter Festival and executive director of HeartSupport). Matt and Dave reminisce a little bit about their friendship and how it developed. Dave talks about the YourLife Gathering/Conference, his approach to teaching and mentoring leaders, and the importance of community in a culture of division. He also speaks into the important topic of mental health and sprinkles some challenging and insightful thoughts throughout the conversation.

2021-07-10
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55: Bubble Boy (Back to the Kit + The World We See)

On episode fifty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Tim kicks it off by correcting a mistake he made in a prior episode after being called out by a listener, the guys joke about Matt?s role as Peter Criss in an upcoming movie, and announce an upcoming HeartSupport conference. After Tim reveals a surprising factoid, they talk about how it?s never too late to brush off the dust and get back on the drums. Matt brings a hard hitting topic on how we each live in our own bubble, meaning; your worldview is developed by your experiences and isn?t always rooted in the truth.

2021-06-25
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54: In the Tank (Drumming Essentials + Intrusive Thoughts)

On episode fifty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt takes us to Hollywood (or maybe just New Jersey) by teasing his breakout role in a new feature film. Then Tim and Matt run through a list of ?drumming essentials? or what they believe are the most crucial elements to being a proficient drummer, regardless of what style of music you play. They round it out with the deeply personal topic of Intrusive Thoughts and find some revelation and encouragement that they take to heart.

2021-06-10
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53: Under Pressure (Live vs. Studio + Convictions)

On episode fifty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about the preparation that went into the August Burns Red: Leveler 10 Year Anniversary Live Stream event. The guys proceed to reminisce about their friendship in 2011 when Leveler was first written and recorded. Then Tim and Matt each share a video of a drum performance that has meaning to them and talk about the difference between performing live in front of an audience versus performing in a recording studio setting or at home practicing. They finish it out by taking on the topic of conviction and analyze what it actually means to be ?convicted?.

2021-05-25
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52: It's a Trap! (Road Stories + Temptation)

On episode fifty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim, in typical fashion, follow a tangent right out the gate prior to introducing an exciting evolution to the Inner Circle membership. Then the guys exchange frightening, painful, and embarrassing stories from their time on the road. They finish it out with the topic of ?temptation? and come to realize some fascinating, insightful, and helpful parallels leading to a powerful conclusion.

2021-05-10
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51: Turn! Turn! Turn! (Gear + Seasons)

On episode fifty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim get back to the classic format after four consecutive guest episodes and kick it off with some lighthearted banter. After getting a little sidetracked, the guys decide to revisit the topic of drum gear and the reasoning behind their choice equipment. They finish out the episode with another ?hard hitting? topic rooted in a verse out of Ecclesiastes, seasons in life. 

2021-04-25
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50: Hal Rosenfeld

On episode fifty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by drummer, composer and orchestrator, Hal Rosenfeld, who has worked on projects for The Greatest Showman, Ringo Starr, Hans Zimmer, Kanye, Fortnite, The Jonas Brothers, and many more! Hal tells some outrageous stories of sessions he's worked on, and the guys talk about the most valuable way to succeed in the music industry. Finally, they all take turns talking about their "dream" artists to work with.

2021-04-10
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49: Kortney Grinwis

On episode forty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after a busy couple of weeks then bring on special guest, Kortney Grinwis (drummer of Chapel).  Matt and Kortney talk about a small venue experience they shared together and the tendency to be over critical of yourself as a performer, then they discuss mentally preparing for a show, the effect Covid has had on the industry, and new music from Chapel. Kortney also shares her thoughts on the increase of female drummers in the industry and her love for the drum community as a whole. 

2021-03-25
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48: Alex Rüdinger

On episode forty eight of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt reads and talks about a speech by Teddy Roosevelt before introducing guest and friend, Alex Rüdinger (drummer of Whitechapel, formerly of Good Tiger, and The Faceless). Alex talks about his company, RS Drums, and what went into putting together their new drum sample pack. The guys chat about tour, pro tools, the difficulties of house hunting, and Alex deep dives his process of transcribing drums and opens up about his mental health struggles. 

2021-03-10
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47: Justin Scott

On episode forty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by drummer and educator, Justin Scott (aka jscottdrummer). Justin shares a little about himself and his background and talks about how his approach to drumming is a little ?backwards?. The guys discuss the importance of taking breaks and giving your brain time to process what you practice. Finally, Tim comically reveals to Matt a television show spot that featured ABR in a slightly unflattering manor. 

2021-02-25
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46: Just Relax (Speed & Stamina + What Are You Missing Out On?)

On episode forty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt shares his nightmarish encounter during the recent snowstorm. Then the guys breakdown some strategies to help increase your speed and stamina on the drum kit, before diving into Luke 10:38-42 (the story of Mary and Martha). The conversation takes a familiar course, but not without some interesting twists and turns along the way. 

2021-02-10
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45: Run the Other Direction (Drum DNA + War Zone)

On episode forty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt shares about a friend who recently passed away of cancer and Tim contrastingly shares about preparing for a new baby. The guys jump right into talking about a drummer?s unique ?Drum DNA? and how that plays into growth as a drummer. They also dive into Luke 5 and explore how obedience to God, even when it?s difficult or doesn?t make sense, can be the best thing for you. 

2021-01-25
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44: Adam Gray Returns

On episode forty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined, once again, by their friend Adam Gray (of Texas In July) and it gets personal. Adam talks about his newfound enthusiasm for reading books, brought on by his fresh college career. Through many a shared laugh, the guys talk video games, tour life, "normal life", writing music, and answer some listener questions. To top it all off, Adam drops some wisdom around mental health and how he deals with anxiety.

2021-01-10
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43: Christmas is Offensive (The Christmas Story + New Year's Drum Resolution)

Merry Christmas! On episode forty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim switch things up and jump into their faith topic first. After reading through the Christmas story, they talk about what it means to them and, as usual, uncover some deep and unconventional truths. Then, inspired by a recent conversation with Matt Gartska, the guys refocus on what drum goals/resolutions to set in the new year and reiterate some of their most impactful tips.

2020-12-25
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42: Ask and You Shall Receive (Questions & Answers)

On episode forty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim reminisce about the non-profit they ?failed? to get off the ground and find a way to shift the perspective. Then they change things up and answer as many listener questions as they can fit into an episode, many of which lead to some very interesting dialogue, decisions, and discoveries. 

2020-12-10
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41: Andrew Tkaczyk

On episode forty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their friend Andrew Tkaczyk of The Ghost Inside for a heart to heart, and boy is it just something else! They talk about Adam Gray, Andrew's clothing company - TakeBack Brand, Andrew's uncanny voice impressions, gaming with Adam Gray, recovering after the tragic bus accident, the chilling TGI comeback show, and Adam Gray. This episode has it all. What a rush!

2020-11-25
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40: Take a Deep Breath (Accuracy + Thankfulness)

On episode forty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after a busy month of non-podcast related activity. They quickly dive into an old-fashioned drum topic on the importance of playing with accuracy, and lend some tips on how to test and improve precision. Then the guys round it out with the timely topic of thankfulness and discover some deep truths for themselves. 

2020-11-10
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39: Sarah Thawer

On episode thirty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by Toronto based drummer, Sarah Thawer. They talk about Sarah's Zildjian Live experience earlier this year, the difficulties of being a female in a predominately male drumming field, and how breaking out of your creative process can actually inspire creativity. For the first time ever, Tim flies solo with some exciting announcements!

2020-10-25
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38: Alex Shelnutt

On episode thirty eight of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their friend Alex Shelnutt (of A Day To Remember) and it goes to 11! The guys discuss the difficulties of progressing in a world seemingly standing still, and Alex tells of his recent wedding that didn?t quite go as planned. Alex also shares about his start as the drummer of ADTR and answers some listener questions. Hint: Listen for the secret ending!

2020-10-10
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37: Cobus Potgieter

On episode thirty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by South Africa based drummer and YouTube personality, Cobus Potgieter (whose name they struggle to pronounce correctly). They talk about Cobus? big project that was nearly ruined by the global pandemic, then Cobus shares a few stories of his time spent with Rush drummer, Neil Peart, while working at Drum Channel. They round it out with some great conversation and valuable tips, namely, how important it is to have fun.

2020-09-25
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36: Pickleweed (Motivation + Positivity)

On episode thirty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim try to figure out what exactly everyone is celebrating on Labor Day. When they jump into the topic of practicing, they quickly realize the conversation is actually about  motivation and gauging the value of sacrifice. Then the guys talk about positivity versus negativity and make some deep discoveries along the way.

2020-09-10
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35: Alex Camarena

On episode thirty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim have an impromptu discussion about stepping outside of your comfort zone to learn something new right before bringing on their friend Alex Camarena (drummer of Silent Planet). Alex tells of his unofficial induction into Silent Planet and their new album being recorded from home amidst the pandemic. He also talks about how he stays hopeful, where his "gospel chops" were birthed, and shares a couple things he thinks every drummer should know. They finish it out with questions from a couple HGN Inner Circle members. Peppered with stories, meaningful conversation, and a lot of laughs, this is a fun episode you don't want to miss.

2020-08-25
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34: Who Is Your Audience? (Sensitivity + Legacy)

On episode thirty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after Tim's vacation and quickly realize that Matt has been tricked into going on vacation as a "helpful uncle". The guys discuss what being sensitive to the needs of a song means as drummers in different genres and how to apply it to the kit. Then, Matt opens up about a close friend who passed away this past week which leads into a deeply personal conversation on what it looks like to leave behind a legacy.

2020-08-10
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33: Jonathan Thomas

On episode thirty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their old friend, Jonathan Thomas (Ascend the Hill, Civilian, and more). After catching up a little bit, Jonathan talks about his drum journey, his meant-to-be story of joining Ascend the Hill, and opens up about a condition that he's struggled with for many years. Between the laughs, the tips, and the fulfilling conversation, we hope you enjoy this one.

2020-07-25
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32: Aaron Spears

On episode thirty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on the long anticipated drummer and friend, Aaron Spears (Usher, Ariana Grande, American Idol, Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and many more.) The guys reminisce about some memorable moments, talk about how to manage the pressures of touring at a professional level, and about how faith works it?s way into every day life, especially amid recent events.

2020-07-10
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31: Adam's Apple (Stage Fright + Distractions)

On episode thirty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt lives to tell the story of his recent injury before fearlessly attacking the topic of stage fright. The guys share some of their own experiences and explore some methods of overcoming. Then Matt and Tim discuss distractions and open up about some things that have been disabling them from making the most of this present life. They finish it out with another difficult, yet worthwhile challenge!

2020-06-25
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30: Look At Yourself (Drum Videos + Being Wrong)

On episode thirty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after an eventful couple of weeks and talk about creating drum videos. Then, they tackle the topic of ?being wrong? and recognizing self-righteousness in their own lives. They finish it out with a challenge for everyone.

2020-06-10
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29: The Adorned Identity (Home Studios + Identity)

On episode twenty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim overcome various technical difficulties to deep dive what went into building their home studios. Then the guys scratch the surface on the topic of identity and placing your identity in Christ. Finally, for the first time ever, they bring on an Inner Circle member for a short conversation.

2020-05-25
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28: Jon Leitzel & Robert Sumner

On episode twenty eight of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their friends Jon Leitzel, owner and founder of the Black Comb barber shop, and Robert Sumner, freelance tour manager and warped tour veteran. They reflect on the early beginnings of the Lancaster metal scene, discuss hard work and dedication to your trade, and find themselves touching on what Christianity is really all about.

2020-05-10
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Minisode 10: A Special Quarantine Episode with Jake Luhrs

Jake Luhrs returns for a follow up Minisode and brings the topic of "Control" to the table. After some deep thought and discussion (plus a few laughs along the way), the guys lighten it up and answer some flash questions that were submitted.

2020-05-06
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27: Jake Luhrs

On episode twenty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim announce some exciting news and then bring on their friend Jake Luhrs (of August Burns Red). Jake talks Guardians, HeartSupport, sheds some light on quarantine life, and shares some valuable life experiences. Then he answers some great questions submitted by the Inner Circle!

2020-04-25
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Back with a Vengeance: A Special Quarantine Episode with Adam Gray

On Minisode 9, the guys bring back their pal, Adam Gray (Texas in July) for some good hangs during these difficult "quarantimes". Adam talks drums, answers some of your questions, and eludes to a new original song!

2020-04-21
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26: Adam Gray

On episode twenty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their most requested guest, drummer and friend, Adam Gray (of Texas in July). Adam talks about the struggles he faced as a touring musician, shares some unbelievable stories from the road, and discusses the drive behind challenging himself as a drummer.

2020-04-10
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25: I'm Very Afraid (Drum Mulligan + Fear)

On episode twenty five (the one-year anniversary episode) of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim talk quarantine life and try to find a silver lining. Then they discuss the mental ramifications of the ?mulligan? mentality behind recording music in this digital age. Finally, the guys share some heavy, personal stories and attack the timely topic of fear head on.

2020-03-25
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Minisode 8

Here it is, Minisode 8! Matt and Tim spend some time catching up and dissect the concept presented in Matthew 17:20; having faith like a mustard seed. Then they squeeze in a quick flash question.

2020-03-19
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24: Caleb Allensworth (Live at Beating Drums to Battle Cancer)

On episode twenty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim recap a successful Beating Drums to Battle Cancer event and lead into their first ever LIVE interview recorded at the event! Featured guest (and co-event coordinator), Caleb Allensworth talks about worship drumming, drum teching for Judah and the Lion, and opens up about his personal battle with cancer.

2020-03-10
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23: Horseradish (Creative Structure + Bitterness)

On episode twenty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim discuss how they structure their creative process. Then the guys explore the topic of bitterness; hopefully without leaving a bad taste in your mouth.

2020-02-25
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Minisode 7

After over a month with no Minisode releases, Matt and Tim dust off the cobwebs and get to work. They read through Philippians 2:3-4, talk about relationships, and pose a complicated question. Then they round it out by answering some of your fun questions!

2020-02-19
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22: Ash Soan

On episode twenty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks a little about the new August Burns Red single, ?Defender?. Then the legendary U.K. session drummer, Ash Soan comes on the show! They talk about his windmill studio, recording drums for Adele, how to stand out as a drummer, and pigs! Then Matt and Tim close out with some exciting announcements.

2020-02-10
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21: The Voices (NAAM/Zildjian Live + Who Are You Listening To?)

On episode twenty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about his recent time in CA attending the NAAM show and performing on Zildjian Live. The guys chat a little about the new Inner Circle patron program and the upcoming unofficial HGN live benefit event happening in February. Then, Tim and Matt get deep and personal while discussing the topic of how who/what you listen to can have tremendous power over your life.

2020-01-25
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20: Luke Holland

On episode twenty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim start off the new year with a bang by bringing on self-made drumming sensation Luke Holland. Luke shares his story and lends valuable advice about how to be successful as a drummer. Then Matt and Tim receive an unexpected text and reveal some exciting plans for this coming year. 

2020-01-10
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19: Christmas Present (A Christmas Episode)

On episode nineteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim keep it fun and lighthearted. They talk about their Christmas traditions, the first annual Christmas Burns Red event, and they reflect on how this past year has impacted them. The guys also manage to squeeze in an exciting announcement regarding 2020. Merry Christmas everyone!

2019-12-25
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Minisode 6

In the sixth (not so) minisode, Matt and Tim read Matthew 6:1-4 and discuss the importance of the time spent when nobody is watching. They also answer more of your questions!

2019-12-20
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18: Kaleb Kilmer

On episode eighteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up post tour and share some ?thrilling? stories. Then they have their good friend Kaleb Kilmer (co-founder of Greiner&Kilmer Drums) on the show. They talk drum creation, wood types, business, life, faith, and Kanye! 

2019-12-10
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17: Refocusing (Drum Goals + Validation)

On episode seventeen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim talk about how to set drumming goals and share some examples of what goals to set. Then, after Tim shares a rather embarrassing story, the guys find some enlightenment around the seemingly inherent need for validation in life.

2019-11-25
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Minisode 5

In the fifth minisode, Matt and Tim read through Matthew 5:17-20 and get fired up about what Jesus is saying in the passage. They also answer more of your questions!

2019-11-18
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16: Aaron Gillespie

On episode sixteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their very first guest, Aaron Gillespie (Underoath, The Almost, Paramore) and talk drums, career/life balance, faith, and tour pranks! The guys then deconstruct and discuss the conversation before announcing the next Holy Ghost Notes giveaway! 

2019-11-10
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Minisode 4

In the fourth minisode, Matt and Tim get sidetracked and in true Holy Ghost Notes fashion, they decide to can the original plan. They also take some time answering more of your questions!

2019-11-02
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15: I'm Sorry Kevin (Lessons Vs. Self-Taught + Worship)

On episode fifteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt tells a few stories from his recent Australia/Hawaii Constellations tour. Despite various technical difficulties, the guys compare taking drum lessons versus being self-taught. Then, Matt and Tim decide to change things up last minute and dive into the behemoth topic of worship. 

2019-10-25
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