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John's guest is percussionist Taku Hirano. In this episode Taku talks about attending Berklee College of Music, his classmates who have also gone on to be successful in the music industry and his first break in the business. John and Taku do a deep dive into Taku's extensive resume, including touring with Fleetwood Mac and working out percussion parts with Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Josh Groban, John Mayer and currently with LeAnn Rimes. Taku also shared some wonderful memories of the late Christine McVie and his friend and mentor, Ndugu Chancler. Please subscribe to John's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

John's guest is percussionist Taku Hirano. In this episode Taku talks about attending Berklee College of Music, his classmates who have also gone on to be successful in the music industry and his first break in the business. John and Taku do a deep dive into Taku's extensive resume, including touring with Fleetwood Mac and working out percussion parts with Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Josh Groban, John Mayer and currently with LeAnn Rimes. Taku also shared some wonderful memories of the late Christine McVie and his friend and mentor, Ndugu Chancler. Please subscribe to John's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoomhttps://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

Trevor Lawrence Jr. was born to Lynda Laurence (formerly of the Supremes) and Trevor Lawrence (Writer/Producer/ Saxophonist). Both of Trevor's parents were original members of Stevie Wonder's Wonderland band which brought you: Songs in The Key Of Life, Inner Visions and other Classic American Music History. After Stevie Wonder, Lynda Laurence went on to become a Supreme on Motown. She joined the group when Diana Ross left and Jean Terrell took the lead spot. (Floy Joy)   Trevor comes from a musical family. Trevor's grandfather Ira Tucker is credited as one of the forefathers of gospel music and has won a Grammy (1974) with the group, which he was with for over 60 years, The Dixie Hummingbirds. Trevor's aunt Sundray Tucker aka “aunt Sandra” also sang with Stevie Wonder and countless others including Patti LaBelle.   “TrevBeats” (a name given to Trevor when he shot the pilot to his cooking & music show Beats & Eats w/ Cedric the Entertainer) began playing the drums at age 2. “I couldn't sit and play so I had to stand up for the first couple of years,” says Trev.” Music is all I know, and a little about cooking.”   By the age of 18 and a senior Trevor graduated from Hamilton with two scholarships one from Capitol Records (the Nat King Cole Scholarship) and the other the Lieber and Stoller Award from ASCAP. Trevor attended USC for 2 and half years and then transferred to Cal Arts and then transferred to the real world.   “The most important thing that happened to me in my first year of college was that producer Greg Porree' (father of Justin poree' of Ozomatli, Trevor used to give Justin Drum lessons) called me for my first real record date with an artist named Vinx on Sting's Pangea record label. I played on two or three songs and that really changed my life. I decided that I really wanted to get into the art of recording. I started collecting snares and before I really had a set of decent recording drums Harvey Mason used to let me use his drumset to record, which was awesome.”   Trevor went on to record with artists like “Macy Gray, Boys II Men, Dr. Dre, Peter Himmelman and a host of others before getting a very interesting call. “One Day I was at my Dad's studio working with him on a movie(To Sir With Love II with Sidney Portier) and I got a call from at the time A&R at A&m records Junior Regisford I picked up the phone and he said “Hi Trev hold on someone wants to speak to you” he clicked over and on three-way he had Terri Lewis from Jimmy Jam and Terri Lewis. I nearly fell over. I had played on a record for Jimmy and Terri and they liked it and had a new group coming out named SOLO that was going on tour so in 24 hours I left warm Los Angeles in February and flew to Freezing Minneapolis where I rehearsed and learned about being on the road for the first time. We opened for Michael Bolton in Europe for a month and then we hit America with R. Kelly, LL Cool J and Xscape. It was an introduction to Sheds(large concert venues) crowds, tour busses, and everything I ever dreamed Touring would be.   I worked and worked and tried to build up my body of work and my name and here I am today still learning a lot. In 2004 I went on tour to Europe with Macy Gray, played on Stevie Wonders A Time To Love Album, played on Ashanti's 3rd album (I also played on her first album) and went To Africa back to back with Stevie wonder and Stanley Clarke a week apart. It's weird how life is. I have pictures of Stevie holding me as a Baby and I worked with him 30 years later than my parents did.   In 2001 I met super producer 7 Aurelius who is responsible for a great number of hits with artists like Ashanti, JaRule, Eve, and Jennifer Lopez. I worked with 7 for several years and we did Lionel Richie's album Just For You(2004) together and I co- wrote 4 songs on that one. And 7 is also the reason I met and co-wrote a song on Mariah Carey's album Charmbracelet. “We had a Sound” together and also we have a great chemistry in the studio.   After touring the world with Stevie wonder and doing the Live 8 concert for over a Million people in Philadelphia, I continued doing studio work with Scott Storch, Mike Elizondo and many others in Los Angeles. I got a call from a friend of mine, Terrace Martin who put me in touch with Snoop's camp. I toured the world with Snoop and now my drum kits from those tours are on display at Hard Rock in Las Vegas and India.   In 2008, after Snoop I began doing more session with Dr. Dre. I started with him on and off in '94 and did SNL with him in '96 and '98. Those sessions ended up with me joining the Aftermath Family and Production Team. I went on to have over 30 releases with Dre and we are still working strong today with some great things in store. Along the way I have been fortunate to work with Hans Zimmer on “Man of Steel” as well as many other Producers on records and Movies like “American Hustle” and even the most recent “Halo 5” video game.   I ended up getting involved in the Music Software business with a great company called MVP Loops. We successfully launched several software titles and have many more to come. Now in 2016 I have become co-owner of the Parent Company VIP Loops. The journey has been long and it still feels like it has just begun. I thank all of the companies that support me.”   Some Things That Came Up:   -Filming “Crossroads” in Nashville   -The Super Bowl Rehearsals   -Playing with Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg   -Picking the kit for the Super Bowl   -Rehearsing at The Hangar in Santa Monica with full production and SoFi   -“Bel-Air” tv show watch party   -Playing/songwriting with Marian Carey, Eminem, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Pati Austin, Quincy Jones, Natasha Bedingfield, Everest, Ashanti, Lionel Richie and many others.   -Relationships in action. The live room to the control room. Show your worth.   -Jazz Roots and having a super musical family   -Producing Snoop's Record, Super Bowl, LeAnn Rimes, Herbie Hancock at Disney Hall all in ONE week.   -Working with Herbie Hancock on and off for 12 years   -Put out the right energy for great things to happen   -Travel changes you as a human. Making memories.   -NFTs. Gorden Campbell. Taku Hirano. NAMM   -Book: “Musicians Guide to Endorsements Vol 1 and 2” on Amazon.   -Collecting Sneakers and Firearms   -Gun Safety and Compliance   -The Clap Stack and Copyright Law   -Kanye's Streaming Device and Netflix Special   -Snoop's likable brand   -7 Income sources   -Hamilton High School in Culver City   -Hans Zimmer “Superman” Sessions   -“Hidden In Plain Sight” Solo Record inspired by Civil Rights Leader John Lewis   -RQOTD   -Las Amigos Restaurant in Gallatin, TN   -Meeting each other at The Grammy Awards 2012   Follow:   www.trevorlawrencejr.com   Instagram: @trevorlawrencejr   Twitter: @trevbeats Trevor Lawrence Jr.   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your Kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich:   @richredmond   www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy   www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Taku Hirano, one of the top percussionists on the touring and recording circuit, has been referred to by rock legend Mick Fleetwood, founder and drummer for Fleetwood Mac, as his “Secret Weapon” for good reason. His training encompasses Classical concert percussion, jazz drum set, and traditional Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, West African, Middle Eastern, Indian and Japanese styles and instruments. Taku's client list of luminaries spans practically every genre. He has toured the world with Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, Isaac Hayes, Japanese pop superstar Utada Hikaru, Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman, and as a featured soloist on the #7 top-grossing concert tour of all time, Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour.    Some Things That Came Up:  -Covid and mental health -Working with LeAnn Rimes -Creating setups for tours  -Studying percussion with Brenda Myers  -Iheart Festival 2018 -Mick's Cape and on stage space heaters -Fleetwood Mac Drum and Percussion Solo -The magic of Ralph MacDonald  -Hong Kong, Fresno, Berklee, Cal Arts -Whitney Houston Gig -Lionel Richie Gig  -Goose Bump Moments  -Playing at The White House  -Maintaining chops on all instruments  -Designing the ERGO Table for Meinl  -Designing the HANDBALE for Meinl  -The cool that is Ed Sharon -“Blu York”, the live debut solo record available everywhere -Hitting the pavement -Masterclasses and Panel Discussions -Pizza in Chelsea, “Pizza Italia” on 17th and 8th.     Follow:  https://taku.ninja IG: @takuhirano Facebook: @takuhirano     The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

From touring with Whitney Houston to booking the Fleetwood Mac tour by subbing for Stevie Nicks, Taku Hirano has played with some of the absolute greats. His skills as a drummer are unmatched and have led him to have one of the most interesting and exciting performance careers. He recently released his debut album of original music, and is heading out on tour this month!  Taku found a passion for music at a very early age, and with the support of his parents, and amazing teachers along the way, studied across the globe from the Hong Kong International School to Julliard, to the Berklee College of Music. Taku speaks with Jeff about some of his best memories on tour and funniest mishaps. He also shares his most important tips for young musicians looking to build a career in music.   Big Takeaways: If you want to be a working musician, you have to have an understanding of various genres and techniques. No matter what instrument you play, you have to embrace music.   Downloading/Streaming/Purchasing "Blu York - Live in NYC":https://takuhirano.bandcamp.com/ (https://takuhirano.bandcamp.com/) Website - Tour dates, info: https://taku.ninja/ (https://taku.ninja/) Voices Behind The Music is presented by https://feedmediagroup.com/ (Feed Media Group) and produced by https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts)

Louis Marks speaks with world class percussionist Taku Hirano about his new album Blue York, out on Ropeadope and Modern Icon October 1, 2021. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Taku Hirano is a world-renown percussionist known for his incredibly diverse background, and for playing in the studio and onstage with some amazing artists including Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre, and many more. Today we will talk to Taku about his percussion education, his experience playing these many genres of music, and about his new album which is coming out in October. So come along with me as I catch up with Taku Hirano! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World renowned percussion great Taku Hirano joins the show for a reflection on his life, music and career. Having toured with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, to Whitney Houston and Jay-Z, Taku talks about his musical skill and how it has contributed to working with so many greats, in various genres.

Damon and Marcos talk with Taku Hirano while he's on tour with Fleetwood Mac. They talk about his upbringing in California and start with classical percussion, then going to Berklee, and expanding his horizon with learning percussion from Cuba/the Caribbean, the Middle East, Japan and more. He's one of the most in demand percussionists on the scene today, and he talks about what goes into making that happen as well as other fun tidbits. There's also some gear talk, music news, festival alerts and other segments.

Osaka Japan born, Fresno, CA raised Taku Hirano is highly regarded as one of the greatest percussionists in the world. Judging by his resume and the demand for his talents, there is plenty of evidence to back us those sentiments. He has toured the world with Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Stevie […] The post 282 – Taku Hirano: Hard work pays off appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Taku Hirano is a percussionist, record producer and recording artist who has toured playing percussion with Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, Isaac Hayes, Lindsey Buckingham, John Mayer, A.R. Rahman, Hikaru Utada, and with Cirque du Soleil on Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.Taku has recorded with Dr. Dre on 2001, Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, The Temptations, Hikaru Utada, Stevie Nicks, Josh Groban, Chromeo, Ziggy Marley, Emmanuel Jal, Nelly Furtado and Lionel Richie, in addition to working on major motion picture soundtracks.

  Taku Hirano is regarded by many as one of the top percussionists on the touring and recording circuit. He has.. The post EP 15: Taku Hirano appeared first on PlayCajon.

March 29, 2016 | by Curtis Killian Berklee alumnus Taku Hirano '95 is a percussionist, producer and designer who has carved an eclectic career over the past two decades working with Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Dr. Dre, Bette Midler, John Mayer and Cirque du Soleil, to name a few. He is also the founder of apparel company 3rd Culture and recording group Tao of Sound. Hirano visited his alma mater this month to be on the Professional Music Department's second annual Careerealism panel and to share his experience with students and the alumni community.