How drumming shapes cognition—improving attention, learning, and neuroplasticity—plus synesthesia and real ASMR (not clickbait).
A candid episode on practice systems, teaching mindsets, and why rhythm training can sharpen how you think—on and off the kit.
Content note: explicit language.
If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).
Episode focus: rhythm as brain training—subdivisions, steady time, deep practice—and how synesthesia and true-blue ASMR show up in music and learning.
We cover:
- Rhythm & cognition: attention anchors, working memory, feedback loops
- Synesthesia: hearing in color—and writing/teaching to it
- ASMR, for real: neurological calm vs. internet gimmicks
- Teaching for curiosity: deep practice, scaffolding, and reps that stick
Hosts/Guest: The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective (Nick) • IndyPocket (Tony) • Guest: Chris Brien
Guest links:
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chrisbrien
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/chris.brien.39
• TEDx 2013: https://youtu.be/XGHi_FiPdAQ
• TEDx 2018: https://youtu.be/1DShDopfjQI
IndyPocket (Tony) links:
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indypocket
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indypocket
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@absolutezen
HEY DRUMMERS! Try 5 minutes of steady subdivisions (quarters → 8ths → triplets → 16ths at one tempo). Post your focus rating before/after on our Discord "The Struggle Bus." (link below)
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