Andrew Besl: Lessons in Gratitude & Forgiveness, Relationships & Self-Discovery, Music City Mayhem, Role of a Studio Drummer

Welcome, Andrew Besl to the podcast! Andrew is a Nashville-based drummer currently playing with Artists Noah Floersch, Neon Child, Pink Bubba, and Bee Kelly, among others. When he’s not on the road, he’s behind the kit as the in-house session drummer at Last Dollar Studios. In this candid conversation, Andrew shares valuable life lessons on gratitude and forgiveness as he details his journey from a self-taught musician to a sought-after working drummer in Nashville, both live and in the studio. Andrew touches upon his experiences with different bands, winning the Lightning 100's Music City Mayhem Competition with Bee Kelly, the significance of being a 'good hang,' and the importance of honest communication. Andrew's insights on life, music, and personal growth give us a compelling story of perseverance and self-discovery. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro 
2:16 Andrew's High School Journey 
5:56 Learning Drums Through Rock Band 
23:01 Drum Box (Sponsor) 
23:44 College Life, Belmont 
28:21 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 
29:03 Balancing Music and Day Jobs 
37:38 The Big Decision: Tour or Puerto Rico? 
41:05 Lessons from 1st Tour Experience 
48:54 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 
49:54 Music City Mayhem Competition 
1:02:57 Groove MPL (Sponsor) 
1:04:08 Post-Win 
1:08:53 Noah Floersch 
1:16:35 A Great Camp 
1:21:49 Music City Audiology (Sponsor) 
1:22:31 The Role of a Studio Drummer 
1:33:37 Last Dollar Studios (Sponsor) 
1:34:32 Closing Questions 
1:41:24 The Power of Gratitude and Forgiveness 
1:45:32 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com

Last Dollar Studios
https://www.lastdollarstudios.com


Connect with Andrew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbesldrums

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Bamboo" - Bee Kelly
"Restless" - Pink Bubba
"Long Gone" - Noah Floersch

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:16 Andrew's High School Journey
• 5:56 Learning Drums Through Rock Band
• 23:01 Drum Box (Sponsor)
• 23:44 College Life, Belmont
• 28:21 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
• 29:03 Balancing Music and Day Jobs
• 37:38 The Big Decision: Tour or Puerto Rico?
• 41:05 Lessons from 1st Tour Experience
• 48:54 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
• 49:54 Music City Mayhem Competition
• 1:02:57 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
• 1:04:08 Post-Win
• 1:08:53 Noah Floersch
• 1:16:35 A Great Camp
• 1:21:49 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
• 1:22:31 The Role of a Studio Drummer
• 1:33:37 Last Dollar Studios (Sponsor)
• 1:34:32 Closing Questions
• 1:41:24 The Power of Gratitude and Forgiveness
• 1:45:32 Outro