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August 29, 2016

201 – Hamilton’s Andres Forero: A man of many passions

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Andres Forero is a modern-day renaissance man. He’s not only the drummer for the Broadway smash hit, Hamilton, but he also plays 13 instruments has won an Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award. As if that want’ enough, Forero has performed with Jazz luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach, as well as pop icons Alicia Keys, Taylor swift and others. Andres was considered a prodigy at age 12, and after listening to him play, you’ll understand why.

“Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.” – Denis Diderot (Tweet this)

Andres Forero talks about:

How he got started playing drums
His first drum kit (great story)
His practice routine
The most bizarre gig he’s ever played
Tactics for learning material quickly
Advice for aspiring Broadway musicians
His guilty pleasure
Cars
Much more

Andres Forero Plays:

Sonor Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Vic Firth Drumsticks
Gon Bops
RME
Telefunken
Cympad
Cymbolt
Big Fat Snare Drum

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