517 – Didi Negron: Chasing Happiness

Did Negron, the PA native who grew up in church, was inspired at a very early age by the allure of the drums. The inspiration and love for percussion stuck with her through middle school,  high school and into college where she had a revelation. She realized that what would make her happiest is pursuing a career in music. That decision to chase happiness has proved to be the right move as her career been on the rise ever since from a Berklee Grad to clinician, educator and long-time member of the famed Cirque du Soleil

Didi Negron talks about:

• Growing up in church and falling in love with the drums at an early age
• Juggling sports and music
• Chasing happiness
• Her decision to leave PA and go to Berklee
• The parallels of being a musician and an athlete
• Advice for others looking for career opportunities outside of touring with a band
• Her day-to-day as a Cirque du Soleil drummer
• Much more

Resource / Links mentioned:

• Contact Didi: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
• Cirque du Soleli
• Windish Music & Productions
• Billboard OnBoard