EP.10 - Behind The Kick - Richie Martinez - I'M A DIRTY RAG

08/11/2025 2h 3min

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🎙️ Episode 10 – “I’m a Dirty Rag” with Richie Martinez In this episode of Behind the Kick, we sit down with Richie Martinez, drummer for the progressive band Arch Echo, for an honest and powerful conversation about life, faith, and music.Richie opens up about living with no regrets, seeing every step of his musical journey as a learning experience, and how his faith has shaped his identity — from feeling like “a dirty rag” to being made clean through the Lord’s grace.He also dives deep into his teaching philosophy, developed over years of mentoring the next generation of drummers. Richie shares insights on how to practice with purpose, the importance of being a well-rounded musician, and what it really means to teach “the right way.”This episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and inspiration — whether you’re a drummer, a teacher, or simply someone passionate about growth.🎧 Listen now and go Behind the Kick with Richie Martinez.#BehindTheKick #RichieMartinez #ArchEcho #DrummingPodcast #FaithAndMusic #MusicEducation #ProgressiveDrumming