WORSHIP DRUM TALK with
GARRETT P. TYLER
Doug Doppler with Garrett P. Tyler
I’ve known a lot of drummers, but have to say
that Garrett P. Tyler is hands down the most
studied drummer I’ve met to date. In addition to
hitting the skins at Church, he’s got a Bachelor’s
degree in Instrumental Music Education, and a
Masters in Commercial Drumset Performance.
This guy, is serious! Even better, he’s got a heart
for the Lord and as much as he’s got crazy
regrouping and odd-metered chops, he’s more
than content to lay down a big fat groove.
I got a chance to catch up with Garrett just
after Local Sound’s second date on the Heaven
tour, and we’ll be doing way more drum hangs
coming up, so stay tuned for more worship
drum talk. In the mean time, I encourage you to
invite all your drum buddies to come hang with
us ‘cause it’s gonna get funky up in here with a
side of chops to go!
[WM] Garrett, great to meet you!
[Garrett P. Tyler] It is so great to meet
you too!
[WM] In addition to your session work and
touring with the likes of Christy Nockels, Judah
and the Lion, Fleurie, and R.LUM.R, you’re
also a member of Local Sound. How did you
connect with them?
[Garrett] I originally met Justin Amundrud
through Fleurie, and he invited me to this
college ministry, My Local. This is where I
originally met everyone. After that I attended
regularly, served when I could, and began to
make relationships with the Pastor and Jared.
Soon after, they began working on the record
and asked me to be a part of it, programming
and recording drums. Since then we have just
become family.
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October 2018
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