564 - Ryan Connors: MD'ing for Hozier, Finding Self-Acceptance as a Drummer, Loving the Rehearsal Process

Ryan Connors is a multi-instrumentalist, MD, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. He is currently keyboardist, MD, and backup drummer for Hozier, and has also worked with many other artists and bands including Yola, Melinda Doolittle, and Dynamo. He also writes and produces his own original music.

In this episode, Ryan talks about:

• How smaller college programs give you more opportunities to play
• The virtues of multiple disciplines vs. specialization
• Being able to “speak drum” as an MD and producer
• The benefit of closing some doors
• Getting to play with Gadd
• “Finding where it feels good and not leaving there”
• Loving the discovery and connection that happens in rehearsal 
• Leading by example as an MD in any given situation 

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