Michael Oloyede is a top-notch drummer, musician, educator and composer who has carved a niche for himself in studio recordings and live performances. He has been in active practice for close to two decades and has since worked on several sessions that cut across jazz, R&B, rock and African traditional beats. He teaches drums and currently runs a private drum studio for beginner-to-advance drummers.

The vivacious drummer has played with artistes of great repute such as Lagbaja, Marcus Miller, Bobby Ricketts & Tony Bunn, David Baroni, Bob Fitts, Kaline, Chinaza, Ayetoro, ASA, Omar, Hamish Stewart, Pilani Bubu, SOMI, Cobhams Asuquo and many more, and is a great advocate for hard work, integrity, honour and love for God. He displays great aptitude for excellence in all he does.

Michael is currently the leader of the afrocentric electronic jazz band "NATIVE BRAINS". He recently published his first drum stylistic book titled "AFROBEAT DRUMMING: Coordination Exercises & Grooves" in January 2019 available worldwide on Amazon. 

In this maiden episode Michael Oloyede talks about:

• How to develop an habitual practice routine
• The biggest misuse of practice time
• Practice mistakes to avoid
• Importance of keep practice journal
• Much more

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