Alec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & Tattoos

Alec Parrish is a drummer, music director, and Ableton designer based in Nashville, TN. While he is characterized by an impeccable feel and serving the song, Alec's playing style is powerful and charismatic. With his background in Ableton programming, Alec often uses hybrid drum kits both live and in the studio. Growing up in musically rich Athens, GA, Alec's influences of pop, indie, and rock music have carried heavily into his professional career.

Alec is currently touring as drummer and music director with Nashville Country artist Alana Springsteen, but his other credits include Walker Hayes, Danielle Bradbery, Carter Faith, Tenille Arts, Tyler Rich, & Caylee Hammack. Alec has created or contributed to the Ableton shows for Alana Springsteen, Danielle Bradbery, Devin Dawson, Morgan Evans, Tenille Arts, Ryan Hurd, ZZ Ward, Ingrid Andress, Alexandra Kay, and Eli Young Band. He is also available for remote sessions with live or programmed drums.

In this wide-ranging interview, Alec shares his thoughts on tracks in popular music, the tactics and mindsets needed to be a professional drummer prepared for any gig, and why good working relationships are paramount for success in this industry. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:37 Welcome, Alec!
3:48 C2C Fest w/ Alana Springsteen
20:04 Growing up in Athens, Church & Being Prepared
29:07 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
29:48 UGA, Move to Nashville
34:16 Developing Relationships, Working at Pinewood
39:18 Getting Bigger Gigs, Meeting Danielle Bradbery
47:47 Fill Credit on "Runaways"
51:10 Patreon (Bonus Content!)
53:15 Meeting Alana
57:19 Garden Groove (Partner)
1:05:45 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:06:27 Tracks in Today's Music
1:16:37 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
1:17:34 Buying Property in Nashville
1:20:30 Nashville Coffee & Restaurants
1:25:57 Drum Box (Sponsor)
1:26:35 Early Childhood & Influences
1:41:44 Dealing w/ Imposter Syndrome
1:56:17 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:57:14 Alec's Tattoos
2:04:29 Wrap-Up
2:05:38 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Low Boy Beaters
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Music City Audiology
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Drum Supply
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Drum Box
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Sonique Drums
https://soniquedrums.com


Connect with Alec:
Website: https://www.alecparrish.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecparrish

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Runaways" - Danielle Bradbery
"Maybe They Were Right" - Kayla Hall

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:37 Welcome, Alec!
• 3:48 C2C Fest w/ Alana Springsteen
• 20:04 Growing up in Athens, Church & Being Prepared
• 29:07 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
• 29:48 UGA, Move to Nashville
• 34:16 Developing Relationships, Working at Pinewood
• 39:18 Getting Bigger Gigs, Meeting Danielle Bradbery
• 47:47 Fill Credit on "Runaways"
• 51:10 Patreon (Bonus Content!)
• 53:15 Meeting Alana
• 57:19 Garden Groove (Partner)
• 1:05:45 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
• 1:06:27 Tracks in Today's Music
• 1:16:37 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
• 1:17:34 Buying Property in Nashville
• 1:20:30 Nashville Coffee & Restaurants
• 1:25:57 Drum Box (Sponsor)
• 1:26:35 Early Childhood & Influences
• 1:41:44 Dealing w/ Imposter Syndrome
• 1:56:17 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
• 1:57:14 Alec's Tattoos
• 2:04:29 Wrap-Up
• 2:05:38 Outro