406 - Chris Marquart: Touring with multi-platinum country superstar Cole Swindel, Benefits of Transcribing, Staying Healthy on the Road

Chris Marquart is the touring drummer with multi-platinum country superstar Cole Swindell. Originally from a small town in Illinois, Chris attended The Berkley college of music before his eventual move to Nashville, TN. Chris has created a career in the music industry on his own terms all while staying focused on the big picture and things that are most important to him. Chris navigated his way through the Nashville scene playing clubs in the Lower Broadway scene to working with signed artists like Craig Campbell and Cole Swindel.

In this episode, Chris talks about:

•    Things he learned while at the Berklee College of Music
•    From Lower Broadway in Nashville to touring with Cole Swindel
•    How Chris manages his mix and technology on the Cole gig
•    Playing musically with a click and tracks
•    The benefits of transcribing
•    Staying healthy on the road, mentally and physically
•    Planning the next stage of work life outside of music