552: Ben Sesar (Brad Paisley): Digging in Deep

Few people have had a consistent career like Ben Sesar, who’s into his 20th-year with Brad Paisley. There are many things that can be said about his great playing, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when you start digging into Ben and his process of never-ending self-improvement, evaluation, and curiosity. Ben’s respect for the craft coupled with a deep work ethic serves as a blueprint for anyone shining looking to be at the top of their game…and stay there.

Ben Sesar talks about:

• What makes an artist individual
• The difference between a novice and a master drummer
• How growing as a fan of music makes you a more mature player
• The importance of tough love to growing as a musician
• How the mainstream music industry has shrunk and changed opportunities for young players

Resources/Links mentioned:

• Contact Ben: Instagram
• Benny Greb’s DVDs