Episode 70 - Todd Sucherman - Part Two (Brian Wilson, Solo Project & Perspectives On Education)
This episode features part two of my conversation with drummer Todd Sucherman.
On this episode, we continue our discussion about his experiences as a session musician, including working with the legendary Brian Wilson. We also talk about the lessons learned while working on his solo album “Last Flight Home” as well as his perspectives on education, managing social media and what defines success.
If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, be sure to go back and check out episode 69 which features part one of our conversation.
Part One
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Episode 69 - Todd Sucherman - Part One (Professionalism, Styx & The Return to Sonor Drums)
This episode features my conversation with Todd Sucherman.
Todd is best known as the drummer for the legendary rock band Styx, a position he's held since 1996. Highly regarded for his precision, creativity and versatility, Todd has also established a successful career as a session musician and is one of the most respected drummers in the industry.
Todd is an in-demand educator and is sought out worldwide for his clinics and masterclasses. His award winning Methods & Mechanics DVD series is considered to be essential viewing to drummers of all levels.
In our conversation, we talk about his perspectives on how to establish and maintain a professional career, his early days as a session musician, and how that lead to the Styx gig. We also discuss his reasons for switching back to Sonor drums and why it is so important to be passionate about the gear you use in order to stay inspired.
As this interview ran close to 2 hours, I have divided it into 2 episodes, so here's Part 1 of my interview with Todd Sucherman.
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Episode 68 - Migdalia Van Der Hoven (Challenging Perceptions & Overcoming Obstacles)
This episode features my conversation with Migdalia Van Der Hoven.
Born and raised in Mexico, Migdalia studied at the Berklee College of Music and is now based in the UK. She’s an internationally acclaimed drummer renowned for her versatility. Currently active in UK musical theatre, her credits include the shows SIX the Musical, Little Shop Of Horrors, Cake the Musical and working with The Royal Shakespeare Company.
As the leader of the Migdalia Van Der Hoven Quartet, she has released 2 projects including the EP Girl Facing South and their debut album Point Of Departure, which was recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios.
Migdalia is also the UK Ambassador for the organization “Women In Jazz Media”
In our conversation, we talk about her experiences growing up in Mexico and how that shaped her musical identity. We discuss overcoming the obstacles she has faced throughout her career, and why it’s essential to adapt your professional aspirations in order to live a fulfilling life as a creative artist, while managing a healthy work/life balance.
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Episode 67 - Stanton Moore (New Orleans Traditions & Musical Identity)
This episode features my conversation with Stanton Moore.
Stanton is best known as the founding member and drummer of the New Orleans funk band Galactic. His distinctive style blends the rich rhythmic traditions of New Orleans with elements of funk, jazz, and rock.
Beyond Galactic, Stanton has established himself as a sought-after session musician, collaborating with artists across multiple genres. He’s also released several acclaimed solo albums.
As an educator, Stanton shares his knowledge through his instructional books, videos, and online academy. His commitment to preserving and evolving New Orleans' musical traditions has made him one of the most respected drummers in the industry today.
In our conversation, we talk about his experiences growing up in New Orleans and how that shaped his musical identity. We discuss the fundamentals of being a successful student, establishing your career, and why it is essential to embrace a healthy work/life balance in order to maintain your positive well being.
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Episode 66 - Nic Collins (Genesis, Honouring Legacy & Following His Own Path)
This episode features my conversation with Nic Collins.
As the son of music legend Phil Collins, Nic has gone on to establish his own path as professional drummer and honour his father’s legacy
When he was still a teenager, Nic became the drummer for his father’s Not Dead Yet solo tour and was later invited to take over the drumset chair for the final Genesis tour. Currently, Nic is touring with Mike & The Mechanics and is also involved in his own original projects.
In our conversation, we talk about his experiences growing up as the son of a music industry icon, and how his father encouraged him to follow his passion. We also talk about his experiences and lessons learned on final Phil Collins and Genesis tours and establishing his own career.
Photo credit by @mediaproductions_ (Jenna & Tevin Stoch)
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Phil Collins Drumeo Documentary
This show features conversations with drummers, educators and other creative artists sharing their experiences and discussing the paths they have followed to pursue a life in the arts. We have all achieved success and faced challenges in a variety of different ways and through these discussions, we will learn about how the choices we make can determine the paths that we are meant to follow.
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