331 - Dre Energy (Cirque du Soleil) From broke and busted to international clinician - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.

November 20, 2017

331 – Dre Energy (Cirque du Soleil) From broke and busted to international clinician

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Andre Boyd, aka Dre Energy, is man of resolve. Known for his work with Cirque du Soleil, Dre transformed himself into one of the most respected and in-demand clinicians in the world. Boyd’s story of barely having enough money to fly to NYC for the Cirque audition to where he’s at now (and where’s he’s going) is both inspiring and informative for anyone who doubts that hard work and dedication are the keys to success.

Dre Energy talks about:

How he got into playing drums
Being in a low point in his career
The leap of faith he took auditioning for Cirque du Soleil
How he almost lost the gig immediately after he got it
The truth about endorsements
Why you need a supportive partner
Much more

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Dre Energy plays:

Sabian Cymbals
Vic Firth Sticks
Aquarian Drumheads
Dixon Drums
Roland Electronics
Kickport
Ableton
Gator Cases
Akai Professional
PreSonus Mixers

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