659 – Joe Dyson: Practice Makes Progress

New Orleans native Joe Dyson is no stranger to the benefits of hard work and dedication. As the son of an organist and growing up in one of the most musical cities in the country, he’s been surrounded by greatness his entire life. Whether you call it osmosis, nurture or learning on the job, Dyson did all that and more, beginning his studies at the tender age of two.

“In order for music to fully be authentic, I think you just have to experience it.”

Joe Dyson

His love for the instrument and relentless pursuit of progress has landed him work with legends like Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ellis Marsalis, Christian Scott (aTunde Adjuah), Jon Batiste, Leo Nocentelli, Sullivan Fortner, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Pedrito Martinez, Grammy Award winners Nicholas Payton & Esperanza Spalding, and Pat Metheny (who he’s currently on tour with). In addition to working for others, Joe is also a bandleader in his own right, releasing his debut album, Look Within, an album that he composed himself over the course of a few years.

Joe speaks to his ability to stay creative and offers advice for developing consistency with practicing, creating, or live in general; advice that we can all use.

Joe Dyson talks about:

• His current tour with Pat Metheny
• His solo record, Look Within
• Key lessons learned from Pat Metheny
• Growing up in NOLA
• Writing a record as a drummer
• Becoming a bandleader
• The power of consistency
• Much more

Resources/Links mentioned:

• Contact Joe: Website