Nashville Drummers Podcast

Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft

May 03, 2023 Dan Ainspan / Nathan Sletner Season 1 Episode 30
Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft
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Nashville Drummers Podcast
Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft
May 03, 2023 Season 1 Episode 30
Dan Ainspan / Nathan Sletner

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Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which he started in 2015 and has grown to over 400 episodes and counting. Matthew gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the music business and how Nashville drummers have adapted since the 90s. This conversation is full of wisdom and truly valuable advice for anyone looking to work professionally in the business. We hope you enjoy!

We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors:

Music Lab Nashville
https://nashville.musiclab.co

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Connect with Matthew:
Website: https://www.matthewcrouse.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrouse

Listen to the Working Drummer Podcast:
https://www.workingdrummer.net

Music Featured in this Episode:
Elliott Matthews - 'I Believe In Love'
Birdshield - 'Sad Silly Man Boy'


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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2024 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

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Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which he started in 2015 and has grown to over 400 episodes and counting. Matthew gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the music business and how Nashville drummers have adapted since the 90s. This conversation is full of wisdom and truly valuable advice for anyone looking to work professionally in the business. We hope you enjoy!

We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors:

Music Lab Nashville
https://nashville.musiclab.co

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Connect with Matthew:
Website: https://www.matthewcrouse.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrouse

Listen to the Working Drummer Podcast:
https://www.workingdrummer.net

Music Featured in this Episode:
Elliott Matthews - 'I Believe In Love'
Birdshield - 'Sad Silly Man Boy'


------
Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

Connect with us:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Facebook

Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART

ⓒ 2024 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

Intro / Podcasting
Work/Life Balance & Marriage
Beginnings of the Working Drummer Podcast
Impacting and Inspiring Others
Meeting Zack Albetta, Duality of a Partnership
Music Lab Nashville (Sponsor)
Matt's Journey to Nashville
Working at Fork's Drum Closet
Nashville Sessions in the 90s
Broadway Then & Now
Diversifying Your Portfolio
Leaving The Frontmen of Country
Home Recording & Efficiency
Quick Questions
Outro