564 - Ryan Connors: MD'ing for Hozier, Finding Self-Acceptance as a Drummer, Loving the Rehearsal Process
Ryan Connors is a multi-instrumentalist, MD, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. He is currently keyboardist, MD, and backup drummer for Hozier, and has also worked with many other artists and bands including Yola, Melinda Doolittle, and Dynamo. He also writes and produces his own original music.
In this episode, Ryan talks about:
How smaller college programs give you more opportunities to play
The virtues of multiple disciplines vs. specialization
Being able to “speak drum” as an MD and producer
The benefit of closing some doors
Getting to play with Gadd
“Finding where it feels good…
The skinny
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