This episode features the return of Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta from the Working Drummer podcast for another roundtable discussion.

With over 500 episodes, the Working Drummer Podcast has become an essential source for those interested in what it’s like to have a career as professional drummer.

Renowned for their in depth interviews with an emphasis on telling the stories of the artists who may not always be a household name, they have developed a loyal audience longing for honest stories and perspectives about making a living as a musician. In our conversation, we explore the value of building genuine connections, embracing your career journey, and why these conversations are essential for learning from others' experiences and growing your community. Working Drummer Podcast

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This episode features part two of my conversation with Justin Faulkner.

Best known as the drummer for the Branford Marsalis Quartet, a seat he has held since the age of 18, Justin has built a remarkable career as a musician, educator, and philanthropist, devoted to honouring the lessons of those who came before him while mentoring the next generation by giving back to his community.

In part two of our conversation, we talk about Justin’s experiences growing up in a community of support, the importance of remaining humble, and why it’s imperative to seek out mentors who can guide you along your path by sharing their own wisdom and experiences.

Be sure to go back and check out episode 94 which features part one of our conversation. Episode 94 Follow Justin: https://www.justinfaulknermusic.com Instagram Facebook

This episode features my conversation with Justin Faulkner.

Based in Philadelphia, Justin is a drummer, composer, and educator whose passion for music began early on. Starting formal training at age 7, he studied classical music, jazz, and percussion at the Settlement Music School and the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, while also receiving instruction from the Principal Timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. As a child prodigy, he stepped onto the professional jazz scene at just 13 years old, and by 2009 had joined the Branford Marsalis Quartet, which is a seat he has held ever since.

Beyond performing, he is deeply committed to education and community, serving as an instructor at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance and mentoring the next generation of musicians with the same encouragement he received.

In our conversation, we talk about how he got his start with formal music education, the importance of listening to the people who have followed this path before you, and how faith and spirituality remains an essential focus in his life.

As this interview ran close to 2 hours, I have divided it into two episodes, so here is Part One of my interview with Justin Faulkner. Follow Justin: https://www.justinfaulknermusic.com Instagram Facebook