Aaron Chase: Lost Stars, Building Community, Recording & Content Creation, Taking Risks, Mental Health Challenges

Welcome Harrisburg, PA native Aaron Chase to the show! Well-known as the drummer for Nashville pop duo Lost Stars, Aaron shares his journey to Nashville as a session drummer and content creator, including stories from his early drumming days, the challenges and benefits of recording at home, and the impact of running on his physical and mental well-being. Aaron hosts the 'Musicians Should Hang Out', a monthly coffee hang to foster community among local musicians. The conversation also delves into topics like mental health challenges, dealing with negative self-talk, and balancing marriage life with a drumming career. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:21 Welcome, Aaron! 
4:38 Musicians Should Hang Out 
11:14 Early Drumming Years 
27:50 YouTube and Content Creation 
34:55 Drum Box (Sponsor) 
35:37 Social Media in 2025 
37:12 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 
40:22 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges 
51:37 Groove MPL (Sponsor) 
52:38 Move to Nashville
55:11 Networking 
59:15 Joining Lost Stars: The Audition 
1:00:40 The Importance of Versatility 
1:16:25 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 
1:17:07 Balancing Personal Life and a Drumming Career 
1:22:34 Favorite Drummers and Influences 
1:29:23 Closing Questions 
1:42:27 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com


Connect with Aaron:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronchasedrums
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronChaseDrums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.chase.52

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Vertigo" - Lost Stars

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded January 2025 in Nashville, TN

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:21 Welcome, Aaron!
• 4:38 Musicians Should Hang Out
• 11:14 Early Drumming Years
• 27:50 YouTube and Content Creation
• 34:55 Drum Box (Sponsor)
• 35:37 Social Media in 2025
• 37:12 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
• 40:22 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges
• 51:37 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
• 52:38 Move to Nashville
• 55:11 Networking
• 59:15 Joining Lost Stars: The Audition
• 1:00:40 The Importance of Versatility
• 1:16:25 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
• 1:17:07 Balancing Personal Life and a Drumming Career
• 1:22:34 Favorite Drummers and Influences
• 1:29:23 Closing Questions
• 1:42:27 Outro