In this episode of Offbeat with Paul Hose, Paul reconnects with Florida-based drummer John Favicchia for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about life in music.

John shares his journey from growing up in New York City to building a career as a professional drummer, offering insight into the realities of the music industry and the mindset required to sustain a long-term career. The discussion explores not only the practicalities of working as a musician, but also the philosophy that underpins John’s approach—resilience, adaptability and staying true to your musical identity.

The conversation is rich with shared history, as Paul and John reflect on their time together across the UK, New York and Los Angeles. They swap stories about influential teachers, formative experiences, and the environments that shaped them both as players and educators.

This episode is as much about friendship and shared experience as it is about drumming—an honest and engaging look at what it means to build a life in music across continents and cultures.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

1. John’s early life and musical beginnings in New York City
2. Building and sustaining a career as a professional drummer
3. Navigating the realities of the modern music industry
4. The influence of great teachers and mentors
5. Reflections on time spent in the UK, New York and Los Angeles
6. The importance of mindset, identity and longevity in music

Explore John’s work:

1. https://linktr.ee/Johnfav?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2. https://johnfavicchia.com/band-projects