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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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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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. Follow Dylan: https://dylanwissing.com https://www.creatingthesound.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylan_wissing_drums/ https://www.youtube.com/@DylanWissing https://www.facebook.com/indiestudiodrummer