Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah thawer

Percussionist, Bandleader, Vocalist, Historian, Educator, and Businessperson Kelli Rae Tubbs returns to talk about getting started professionally, building a broad base of skills, and developing performance goals (04:05), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on writing for maracas, experiencing the music world as a woman, Val Kilmer movies, books on drummers, her love of travel to remote/strange locations, and much more (17:55).Finishing with a Rave on the 1970 documentary film King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis (01:04:55).Kelli Rae Tubbs links:Part 1 with Kelli Rae TubbsKelli Rae Tubbs's websiteKelli Rae Tubbs's research on women and girls who drumKelli Rae Tubbs's YouTube pageKelli Rae Tubbs's Facebook pageMSP Percussion Rentals & RepairKelli Rae Tubbs's ReverbNation Arrangements pagePrevious podcast guests mentioned:Sarah Thawer in 2019Juels Thomas in 2019Other Links:Opening song from Sunday in the Park with GeorgeGeorge M. Cohan“God Bless America” - Irving BerlinRock of Ages“More Than Words” - ExtremeEmmanuelle CapletteViola SmithThe Salton Sea trailerTombstone trailerKick it: A Social History of the Drum Kit - Matt BrennanFinding the Groove - Jeremy SteinkolerJoan TowerSharon IsbinNational Mustard MuseumPatrick TreadwayRaves:King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis trailer

Sarah Thawer, known professionally as Sarah Drums is an artist based in Los Angeles, originally from Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums and singing at the age of 2 and her first stage performance was at 5. Sarah has worked with the likes of Reggie Watts, Steve Vai, Teyana Taylor, Jacob Collier, Watsky, Jon Batiste, Sheila E., and A.R. Rahman and has been recognized by jazz legend, Herbie Hancock and comedian, Bill Burr. Sarah encourages freedom of expression and vows to push boundaries as an individual and artist. She hopes to see you soon in a city near you! Learn more about Sarah Drums: https://sarah-drums.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_drums/ https://www.youtube.com/sarahthawerdrums Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

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Percussion Discussion - Episode 75 - Sarah ThawerJoining me today is the wonderful Sarah ThawerSarah has played with some incredible artists such as Steve Vai, Sheila E., Jacob Collier George Watsky and many more!Join Sarah and i as we talk about her incredible career so far, including her recent move to LA from her native Toronto, she tells us how she has been playing since the age of 2, we talk about how Indian and Western music influenced her to become the remarkable drummer she is today. We also chat about about her stunning performance at Zildjian Live and her presence on Social Media and how she cleverly used this to get her name and talent out around the world in the early part of her career. i dont think there is a drummer on the planet who hasnt seen one of her fabulous online videos. It was a real thrill chatting to Sarah and i thank her for giving up her time so generously.Please Subscribe and leave a short review if you are enjoying these conversations. Thank you

Sarah Thawer is known for her incredibly unique and authentic style of drumming, and her fun and creative drumming videos. Today we talk to Sarah about becoming a drummer at a very young age, playing with acts such as Watsky, and her very valuable advice about being yourself no matter what, and owning your own brand. Join us as we explore these topics and more with Sarah Thawer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Vinson is a busy guy. Not only is he the drummer for Axioma, Six Kills Nine, occasionally for Child Bite, Jesus Egg and Persistent Aggressor – Jon is also a drum instructor and an insane marathon runner. Jon is incredibly talented which explains why he is in such demand. He was kind enough to […]

Jon Vinson is a busy guy. Not only is he the drummer for Axioma, Six Kills Nine, occasionally for Child Bite, Jesus Egg and Persistent Aggressor – Jon is also a drum instructor and an insane marathon runner. Jon is incredibly talented which explains why he is in such demand.He was kind enough to sit […]

Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada, who's been performing on stage since the age of 5 years old. https://www.instagram.com/sarahtdrumguru/ (Sarah) has found great success by embracing the world of formal education by studying jazz and world music at York University. She was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, and graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. Her accolades and work ethic have taken her to share a stage with world-class artists, including AR Rahman, Ruth B, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Del Hartley, and D'bi and the 333, to name a few. We had an incredible conversation with this amazing musician, and we were also lucky enough to have her record some tracks in our studio that we included at the end of this episode as well

Sarah Thawer – drum sensation and creative tidal wave – joins me to talk about cultivating a healthy, authentic relationship with social media. We also laugh about living with our parents, the connection between happiness and growth, and how to lose 500 followers in a day.

Today's guest is Sarah Thawer…a Toronto-based, freelance drummer, percussionist, pianist and overall badass with a style consisting of a unique blend of jazz, Indian, world and funk style drumming. She is one of my favorite drummers to watch, literally, because you can't help but notice the enjoyment on her face and her love of improvisation is a true testament to her capabilities behind the kit. Her playing blows my mind and I was really excited to have her on the show to dissect the top 5 drumming moments that shaped her style. Her positivity and approach to navigating a career in the music industry is something I've admired for quite a long time. Please enjoy my conversation with the incredibly talented, Sarah Thawer. You can find links to all the songs discussed on the show in The Podcast section for this episode at www.bigfatsnaredrum.com. Follow us on Instagram / Facebook/ Twitter. This episode is also sponsored by Waves Audio. This podcast would take me soooo much longer to edit if it wasn't for the Waves Vocal Rider plugin. It "rides" the fader in real-time and keeps both my and my guest's audio at a consistent level without the need to overcompress. I also use an endless of amount of their plugins for my musical recordings such as Abbey Road Saturator, CLA Drums, the SSL Channel, and many more. We are an affiliate member of Waves and if you purchase any Waves plugin via the link below, you directly support the show and me. I love you. To view the entire Waves Catalog: https://waves.alzt.net/xYDXy Podcast Artwork by Trevin Frame --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/support

Today's guest is Sarah Thawer…a Toronto-based, freelance drummer, percussionist, pianist and overall badass with a style consisting of a unique blend of jazz, Indian, world and funk style drumming. She is one of my favorite drummers to watch, literally, because you can't help but notice the enjoyment on her face and her love of improvisation is a true testament to her capabilities behind the kit. Her playing blows my mind and I was really excited to have her on the show to dissect the top 5 drumming moments that shaped her style. Her positivity and approach to navigating a career in the music industry is something I've admired for quite a long time. Please enjoy my conversation with the incredibly talented, Sarah Thawer. You can find links to all the songs discussed on the show in The Podcast section for this episode at www.bigfatsnaredrum.com. Follow us on Instagram / Facebook/ Twitter. This episode is also sponsored by Waves Audio. This podcast would take me soooo much longer to edit if it wasn't for the Waves Vocal Rider plugin. It "rides" the fader in real-time and keeps both my and my guest's audio at a consistent level without the need to overcompress. I also use an endless of amount of their plugins for my musical recordings such as Abbey Road Saturator, CLA Drums, the SSL Channel, and many more. We are an affiliate member of Waves and if you purchase any Waves plugin via the link below, you directly support the show and me. I love you. To view the entire Waves Catalog: https://waves.alzt.net/xYDXy Podcast Artwork by Trevin Frame --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode thirty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by Toronto based drummer, Sarah Thawer. They talk about Sarah's Zildjian Live experience earlier this year, the difficulties of being a female in a predominately male drumming field, and how breaking out of your creative process can actually inspire creativity. For the first time ever, Tim flies solo with some exciting announcements!

Highlights: It’s our one year anniversary! Thank you everyone for listening! Past guest are killing it! Episode 8: Rizwan Manji was nominated for an Emmy for his role in Schitt’s Creek. He’s also staring in the hit NBC show Perfect Harmony! Episode 21: Sarah Thawer appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week, where she was on the drums for Tegan and Sara! Episode 25: Chaunte Wayans is on tour with Tiffany Haddish as part of Netflix’s They Ready tour. Check out her tour schedule and go watch a live show! October is officially our month to shine! What is one thing you can do this month to shine?   This week’s guest:   Who is Shereen Ladha? Shereen Ladha is a professional dancer, choreographer, artist, instructor, and social influencer based in Toronto, Canada. She is the director of the popular YouTube channel 'dancewithSL' that now has over 100,000 subscribers and 20 million views, and features dance covers and tutorials to the latest Bollywood hits. - Google Canada/YouTube's Next 15 Canadian Stars on the rise - FLARE Top 100 Canadian women with cool jobs - CBC Canada’s top female artists - Strategy Magazine’s 2019 New Establishment Innovator award winner Shereen has also been profiled by BuzzFeed, the Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, CTV, CBC, Breakfast Television, and Strategy Magazine for her work. DancewithSL is also the creative force behind several YouTube viral videos including viral sensation 'Maafi' - the Bollywood cover of Justin Bieber's 'Sorry,' and the hit touring stage shows'Roots: A Journey Through India' and 'Rihla: From Roots to Dreams.' More here: www.shereenladha.com/about     Key Questions answered by Shereen Ladha: When did Shereen’s creative journey begin? How Shereen has balanced two careers – Corporate Life and Dancing How Shereen combines her creativity and her corporate career When Shereen will leave her full-time job and pursue her passion full-time How Shereen has grown her Dance Company How Shereen frames her creative brand to set herself up for success in Corporate America How Shereen has amassed 100,000 YouTube subscribers Why it’s important to bring your “whole-self” to work What is the formula to getting YouTube views and subscribers? Why Shereen doesn’t pursue dancing or YouTube full-time What would Shereen do if YouTube went away?     Shereen Ladha Discusses: Why one’s creative passion is their biggest selling point in interviews Why Shereen completed an MBA program How does an MBA help you if you’re a creative How Shereen prioritizes her passion projects How Shereen manages her brand in the office Why Shereen started a YouTube channel How Shereen created a niche for herself on YouTube What does it take to build a brand What Shereen is building her brand to do in the future Where Shereen’s motivation comes from Why Shereen stopped using an alias on social media Finding your unique proposition to the world Advice Shereen has for other creatives What is Shereen’s creative goal       Key Takeaways from Shereen Ladha:   Create for yourself, not for others It is possible to balance two careers. And yes, your side-hustle is a career! Be open with your corporate job about your creative side. It’s a positive for the company and you should be valued for it Bring your whole self to work, don’t hide who you are Understand your unique proposition to the world and build on it Build your brand outside of social media Do your research and know your niche Continue to assess your position in the market and change your strategy as needed Take care of yourself Keep learning     Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play     Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive creative entrepreneurs to elevate your journey to the next level, join me here: http://funnybrowngirl.com/facebook   Subscribe to my newsletter of creative resources, including opportunities and fellowships at http://funnybrowngirl.com/subscribe  Social Media Info Connect on Instagram:   Shereen Ladha - @shereenladha FunnyBrownGirl – @funnybrowngirl Connect on Facebook:   Shereen Ladha - @dancewithSL FunnyBrownGirl – @funnybrowngirl   Connect on Twitter:   Shereen Ladha - @shereenladha   FunnyBrownGirl – @funnybrowngirl   #CreativeBreakthrough #CreativeBreakthroughPodcast #CreativeHustler  

Toronto based drummer, Sarah Thawer, has been bringing Indian rhythms, infused with her incredible talent and energy, to numerous stage and recording projects.  Her love of the instrument is seen in every video and performance she graces, proving once again that those with the greatest passion for the instrument make the greatest drummers.   Sarah studied jazz and world music at York University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by York. For all her academic achievement, Sarah, like so many of the drummer’s we’ve talked with this first season, started playing at a very young age and never touched a drum book--technique or otherwise--until college, developing a very natural style inspired by the Indian music her father performed and listened to.  

Toronto-based drumset player and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Thawer talks about her current percussion acitivites and her thoughts on being a woman in the drumset world (02:50), growing up in Toronto with a bandleader father, lots of instruments in the house and a large Indian community in Canada (20:00), her early YouTube days and studying at York University in Toronto for undergrad (34:10), the opening years of her freelancing career and leading her own band (52:15) and her takes on the Random Ass Questions (59:30).Finishing with a Rave on Chris Herren: The First Day (01:14:05).Links:Sarah Thawer’s Instagram pageSarah Thawer Drum Magazine profileSarah Thawer and FriendsWatskySheila E. Drum SoloEmmanuelle CapletteCindy Blackman SantanaToronto Raptors win 2019 NBA Championship“Swagism” - Ghost-Note“Don’t Know Why” - Norah JonesYork University (Canada) MusicA.R. RahmanLarnell Lewis“Shofukan” - Snarky PuppyToy Story 4 trailerScary Movie trailerJay ShettyRaves:Chris Herren

Sarah Thawer has been on the show once before, as you might recall. It’s coming up two years ago in October and Sarah’s career has grown immensely since then. She has been involved in many things since then including international drum festivals and drum clinics, major video shoots for the companies she endorses, Drumeo, VF Jams, international touring with Watsky. She even started her own jazz outfit called “Sarah Thawer and Friends”. It is absolutely crazy what she has been accomplishing. She is totally in it.   After our interview, Sarah performed at the Victoria Drum Festival and she absolutely killed it. I swear that she has improved greatly since the last time I saw her perform. It appears that there are no limits to what she wants to achieve as a musician and this episode really brings out the “how’s and why’s” to her success. She is incredibly diligent, hard-working, intelligent, musically educated, creative, passionate, unique and kind. I can’t see how anyone couldn’t love Sarah. She has captured an amazing audience to cheer her on and so I wanted to name this one after the many times during her tour with Watsky where the audience would chant “Go, Sarah, Go, Sarah, GO!!” during her drum solos every night.   What needs control and what doesn’t   When Sarah and I first chatted on the podcast she had talked about her level of exhaustion and how her schedule was filling up fast. She was learning how to keep it all organized and together. The level of dedication and work she puts towards the instrument must have been tiring, and then for that to produce the big opportunities while trying to continue evolving with her drumming must have been tough for her. So with all of that in the back of my head going into this interview, I wondered how Sarah was feeling these days ‘cause it hasn’t slowed down much!   Interestingly, Sarah not only appeared to be more relaxed than before, but she also seemed more confident and in control. Everything that she spoke as a response happened so quickly and firmly. She had figured out a way to slow things down when she needed to. Mediation became a big part of her routine to calm herself and also be more present mentally during her performances. Even when stressful situations arise, such as the story where her parents’ car got towed just one hour prior to a gig, she still managed to focus on the gig and set the drama to one side for the sake of the gig.   The other thing is her scheduling habits and the spreadsheets she creates for music that she needs to listen to, or practice related stuff for an example. She is able to control what is in her control and let go of what is not to be controlled. This is by far one of the most incredible revelations anyone can have about their lifestyle. It is scalable and realistic. Being well organized is so important of course, but also allowing spontaneous moments to arise is important as well. A mixture of the two is what I am gathering from Sarah. Be real   A big topic that we cover in the interview is directed toward attention seeking, social media addicted, phony people who chase something for the wrong reasons. This may be a part of the episode that triggers a part of you that doesn’t sit very comfortably.   I think it is human nature to want to be seen. We want acknowledgment. We want praise. But for what?   That is the question that each and every person should be answering.   What if we don’t feel “cool” enough or that our lives aren't constantly being packed with adventure? Can we compete with what we see online? How can we decorate our lives through social media to appear relevant and worth checking out? Personally, I think it is all about finding something that we can obsess over that brings us knowledge, experiences, skills, income, confidence and through those things we can advance. But what if what we do isn’t something we think is exceptional and makes us feel insecure? What else can there be for us to feel confident to share with the world what we are doing?   I would suspect that there are a lot of people who do feel a bit underwhelming compared to what they admire on social media and so compensation enters the picture. Fortunately, social media has been designed to make our lives seem more exciting than ever! And we can put any filter we want on our reality too!! Insecurity combined with a desire to feel worthy is maybe one of the main reasons why this exists for so many of us and why we decide to live in our phones instead of our waking lives.   So, if we never have to face the world that we have represented ourselves through social media filtering, we are safe. All is well and we can continue to live out our “ideal” image that we create. But what if a social media account turns influencer? What if we get to a point where social media “you” and the real you collide together in the flesh? Do you feel able to stack up to what you have portrayed?   When I created DrumGab, I hid behind it a lot. Due to a myriad of situations that cut away at my self-worth, I really felt convinced that I didn’t stack up to how my podcast was being accepted. Like sure, DrumGab might be cool but I am not. I won’t lie about the fact that I heavily edited my show because I hated the way I sounded. I would feel embarrassed if anyone heard the audio while I was editing it. I was terribly insecure about myself and yet I continued to make the show. When I think about it, I actually cannot believe how willing and obsessed I was making the podcast. It was an exercise of taking the raw audio (that I almost always thought was awful) and turn it into something I could really love. That was the experience for me over and over again. It wasn’t until I was sixty or so episodes deep that I was starting to enjoy the raw audio and I got excited about how much I could add production to make them even better!   Then one day I found myself on an airplane heading to Drumeo to meet Todd Sucherman and to interview him. I was originally very excited about it. I couldn’t believe where the podcast had taken me! As time went on I began to realize that what I had become comfortable with, was no longer present. I had to step into the now famous and iconic, “Studio A” at Drumeo and proceed to interview drumming royalty. Me!! Well, I can tell you that the occasions have been few where I felt pressure like that in my life. All of my podcasts were crafted quietly, privately, and in the safety of my home. And all of that work was now amounting to this. I now had to host an interview in front of people who were fully convinced that I was the right person for this job.   So, how was it? Well, it was scary. Very scary. But I have only been that focused a few times in my life. I remember most of that interview by memory because of how involved I was in that moment with Todd. I also felt a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when it was over. I actually managed to do what was expected of me. And this may sound like I am being incredibly hard on myself and you aren’t wrong. I rip my own work to shreds in my mind. I am always looking for how I can get better at this. I am incredibly picky with how I conduct interviews and what I am trying to achieve with them. But I also know about the edits I used to make. I know about how I feel before an interview. It is all a little bit shaky at times.   I feel that if I wasn’t editing the show and I always did face to face interviews, Todd’s wouldn’t have been as scary. But Skype interviews allow you some protection. Something to feel safer behind. And that is almost all I ever did.   I feel that with social media we can feel that safety as well. We edit stuff and then put it out. We give a lot of thought to our message or how we format captions to gain more engagement with our content. But if that is all you ever do, what are you like in person? Without naming names, there have been people I thought I knew over social media and then met in person and it was so different. It’s like, um where is the person I was following on IG? Where is he at? ‘Cause this person in front of me right now seems uncomfortable and well….different.   So use social media for the right reasons. Be real on it. Face the fear of being ignored, mocked, or posting less than perfection. If you are being real on socials, then you have nothing else to live up to but yourself. It makes everything much more comfortable and you will be happy you did it.   Inject your passions into your life   The last thing I want to cover regarding the episode is why you NEED to inject your passions into your life. These are the activities that you cannot wait to learn more about, practice, perform and so on. It doesn’t even have to be drums. But let’s be honest, it probably is if you are reading this. But anyways, I think every person should assess what they want out of their passions. Once that is done, decide how long you are willing to wait to become what you want to be within your given passion. Based on that, work accordingly while maintaining the obsession. Even the most incredibly interesting new thing that pops up in your life may fade into oblivion and fall into the “I used to be into that” category.   I feel that when we have our own “thing” that we are chipping away at, it has the potential to fulfill us in a deep and meaningful way. I have always been the kind of guy who likes to have a couple of hobbies going at all times. One of which is Disc Golf. It gives me a chance to watch the flight of a disc, walk through a wooded course, have some level of competition with myself, and learn the technique involved. Plus, I have a few buddies that are into it, so it gives us a chance to catch up and hang out for an afternoon. Do I want to become a pro? Nope. I just want to have it in my life as something fun to do, and keep it being fun.   I think this is what drumming has been for me for most of my life as well. Although I did believe when I was young that I wanted to be a pro. It was something that I felt was not going to be approved by my parents and so I settled on just playing. Due to the fact that I had not believed that being a pro drummer was something that could be, I left drumming as a passion. It actually did bother me a lot for many years that I didn’t pursue a life in music. Usually, this would be the commentary I would vocalize when I was having a terrible day in my construction job. Fortunately, that dream became revealed to me in the form of a drumming podcast which I must admit filled that void I had all those years.   I guess my point to this is that you should have some passions in your life to keep you from rotting your brain in front of a TV set. Keep sharpening the skills that make you feel unique and confident. I think that if you have your own thing to work on, all aspects of your life can benefit from it.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KKZ-SaVZhA Sarah’s Socials   Instagram Facebook Website   Drumeo Gab’s Socials   Instagram Facebook

Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5.   Sarah is currently freelancing, touring, recording and performing with international artists playing various genres including jazz, fusion, latin, gospel, funk, r&b, hip hop, Indian and world music.   She studied jazz and world music at York University and was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, in addition to graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction.   Sarah has shared the stage and played with many popular artists including AR Rahman, George Watsky, Robert Sput Searight, Jane Bunnett, Charlotte Day Wilson, Tyler Shaw, Ruth B, Osman Mir, Shweta Subram, Jeremy Ledbetter, Salim-Sulaiman, Benny Dayal, Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Roger and Sam Grandison to name a few.   Sarah endorses Vic Firth drum sticks, Evans drum heads, Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, 64 Audio, Gruv Gear and Prologix Pads. Sarah is also the Brand Ambassador for the company Remitbee.       Key Questions answered by Sarah Thawer: How she convinced her parents to allow her to pursue music How she discovered his passion How she got signed by sponsors How Sarah challenges herself and goal setting What traits Sarah believes helped her achieve success Advice for other creatives on their journey   Sarah Thawer Discusses: How her creative journey started How Sarah became a social influencer   How Sarah got “discovered” How her purpose makes her feel Being a freelance musician How to make opportunities for yourself How to disengage from jealousy and competition Being a woman in the music industry Her work ethic     Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive creatives to elevate your journey to the next level, join me here: http://funnybrowngirl.com/subscribe Learn more about Sarah Thawer: www.sarahthawer.com Social Media Info Connect on Instagram:   Sarah Thawer - @SarahTDrumGuru FunnyBrownGirl – @funnybrowngirl Connect on Facebook:   Sarah Thawer - https://www.facebook.com/SarahTDrumGuru1 FunnyBrownGirl – https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBrownGirl/ Connect on Twitter: Sarah Thawer: twitter.com/sarahtdrumguru Shereen Kassam: twitter.com/funnybrowngirl Connect on YouTube: Sarah Thawer: https://www.youtube.com/user/SarahTDrumGuru Connect via Email Shereen Kassam – info@funnybrowngirl.com   #CreativeBreakthroughPodcast   A podcast spotlighting successful creative entrepreneurs of color who share real life strategies and inspiration! 

Stand-out Toronto based drummer Sarah Thawer is sailing along now, but it wasn’t always the case. By her own account, growing up in a traditional Indian household there was external pressure to pursue other careers like medicine or engineering. But Sarah stuck to her guns and stayed true to her dreams of becoming a professional […] The post 402 – Sarah Thawer: Going against the grain appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It was a little over a year ago when I met Sarah Thawer for the first time. I was at D’Addario speaking with the AR rep for Canada, Larry Davidson, about some ideas for my brand at the time. This was in the very beginning of DrumGAB. It was a trial season for the podcast and I had a few episodes up, that are no longer online. At this point I was still experiementing to find the direction for the brand. Anyways, after speaking with Larry for the better part of a half hour, in walks Sarah. Larry introduced us and Sarah and I chatted for a bit about what each of us were doing around that time of our careers. After a tour of the D'Addario headquarters Sarah and I left the building and exchanged our social media handles and I haven’t seen her in person since then.   When I got home I loaded up Instagram and looked up her profile and immediately I was blown away. I had no idea that the girl that I had just met in Larry's office could play like THAT! Ever since then I have been checking in on her career and making mental notes because from that day forward I knew that we were going to collaborate on something at some point in the future. That brings us to the present with Episode 46 of the podcast and all I can say is that this episode is absolutely incredible.   The past year for Sarah has been a rollercoaster of opportunities and as a result of those opportunities, major growth in her career that is taking the drum community by storm. After seeing multiple reposts from Drum Talk TV, major endorsement announcements and some prestigious events that she is performing I knew all too well that this was the perfect time to catch her for a session on the show.   The week that we recorded this session was in fact a week of many firsts for Sarah. This week has marked her first drum solo show, her first clinic and she has now assembled her very own band as band leader for the first time and this was her first podcast interview, which I am still in disbelief considering the quality of our conversation. It is an exciting time for her. It is abundantly clear to me, and many others who follow her, that she WILL be a recognized professional in this industry in no time. It could be argued that it is already happening even. Now, I am not suggesting that she will be world famous and a star, because I don’t have a crystal ball on my table, but it is certain that with her work ethic, musical knowledge and dedication to her craft big things will continue to happen for her.   I typically don’t outline my episodes in these articles but instead provide an overall impression of the person I spoke with and how I internalize the conversation. Many people who have appeared on this show have bright futures but many of the podcast episodes aren’t quite at peak timing for the artists, unlike this one. I feel that this episode is one that Sarah and her peers will reflect on in a year or two and recall how all the stars were beginning to align and that we all knew that something big was in store for her but we weren’t yet sure what it would become.   This is easily one of the best shows in the history of the podcast purely for its humility and honesty. I have never once had a guest be so honest with me on the show. So as I listened to this episode once I was finished producing it, I felt a great sense of happiness for her. I hope that you connect with her on this level too when you listen to this incredible podcast episode.   Sarah Thawer's Social Media Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website   DrumGAB Social Media Instagram | Facebook | Website