This episode features my conversation with Aaron Comess.
Growing up in Dallas, Texas and based in New York for the last 3 decades, Aaron is best know as the drummer for the multi-platinum funk-rock band Spin Doctors.
Known for his creativity and innovative drumming style, Aaron is also an active session musician who has played on over 200 albums throughout his professional career.
Aaron also maintains an active solo career and has released numerous albums featuring his own compositions and collaborations with other artists.
In our conversation we talk about his studies at both the Berklee College of Music and The New School in New York, embracing your creative voice and the importance of always striving for excellence.
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Episode 75 - Russ Lawton (Creative Collaborations & Working with Trey Anastasio)
This episode features my conversation with Russ Lawton.
Growing up in Boston and now based in Vermont, Russ is best known as being the drummer for the Trey Anastasio Band for over twenty years.
Highly regarded for his funk and afrobeat influenced style, he’s also currently active with his own projects including the instrumental trio LaMP and his duo project Soule Monde.
Russ is also an educator who has a passion for helping others to embrace their own creative voice.
In our conversation we talk about his early influences which helped to inspire his musical style. We also discuss his approach to composition, and what he feels are essential traits when collaborating with others.
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https://russlawton.com
https://www.ilikelamp.com
https://soulemonde.com
https://www.facebook.com/russ.lawton.7
https://www.instagram.com/russlawton/
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Episode 74 - Dylan Wissing (Creativity In The Session World)
This episode features my conversation with Dylan Wissing.
Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Dylan is a session drummer who has recorded for artists including John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys’ Grammy award-winning hit “Girl on Fire”
Highly regarded for his creativity and expertise in recreating classic drum tracks, he also teaches the art of recording and session drumming at his website “Creating The Sound.
In our conversation we talk about his early influences, lessons he learned from his studies with session greats Kenny Aronoff & Shawn Pelton and the keys in establishing yourself as an in demand studio musician.
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https://dylanwissing.com
https://www.creatingthesound.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dylan_wissing_drums/
https://www.youtube.com/@DylanWissing
https://www.facebook.com/indiestudiodrummer
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Episode 73 - Bill Schnee - Part Two (Artistry & Perspectives On Education)
This episode features part two of my conversation with legendary Producer & Grammy Award-winning engineer Bill Schnee.
On this episode, we continue our discussion about his experiences working with many iconic artists, his perspectives on education, and why it’s essential to focus on performance and artistry over production.
If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, be sure to go back and check out episode 72 which features part one of our conversation.
Episode 72
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Chairman At The Board
Amazon
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Episode 72 - Bill Schnee - Part One (Recording Perspectives & Working With Icons)
This episode features my conversation with the legendary Bill Schnee.
Bill is a producer, Grammy Award-winning engineer, and author of “Chairman at the Board—Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation”, where he shares his experiences working on the records that made him highly sought after.
In our conversation, we talk about how he got started in this industry, the value of having a mentor, and the factors that are essential to make a great record. We also discuss his experiences working with some of the most iconic drummers of our generation.
As this interview ran close to 2 hours, I have divided it into 2 episodes, so let’s sit back and get started with Part 1 of my interview with Bill Schnee.
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https://www.billschnee.com
Chairman At The Board
Amazon
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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