This episode features my conversation with UK based drummer & educator Ciara Chinniah.

As a graduate of the ACM Music College in London, Ciara has played many theatre shows and performed in bands across the UK, Europe and America. Embracing her passion for odd time signatures, she’s described as a Pop/Rock drummer with a progressive edge. Ciara is an in-demand educator and has established a successful series of drum camps for woman focusing on empowerment and breaking down barriers.

She was the co-host of the popular Drum Education Live podcast and is now the co-host of the new podcast Drummer Mamas.

Ciara recently released her first book “Odd Times Made Easy” through Hudson Music Publishing.

In our conversation, we talk about her love for odd time signatures, the importance of community, and why it’s okay to adapt your professional ambitions when your life priorities change in order to live a fulfilling life as a creative artist.

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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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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. Follow Todd: https://www.toddsucherman.com https://www.instagram.com/toddsucherman/ https://www.facebook.com/toddsuchermanmusic YouTube