551 – Kevin Murphy: On Music and Money
Nashville drummer Kevin Murphy makes his second appearance on the podcast with a no-holds-barred conversation about music and money and the misconceptions around both. Known for his work with Tonic, Randy Houser, and Big & Rich and his current gig, Jon Pardi, Kevin has a wealth of knowledge and experience that needs to be shared, especially with up and coming drummers looking to make a career as a freelance musician.
Kevin talks about:
- Why being multi-faceted can help you in the business
- How a near-death experience motivated him to improve his lifestyle
- The damage ignorance on social media does to young drummers
- The importance of figuring out what it is you ultimately want and lining up your habits to succeed in that
- Defining the difference between what you need and what you want
- Thinking long term on finances when you’re young
- Diversifying what you know and how you earn money beyond drumming
- How to figure out how to value yourself financially as a new drummer
Resources/Links mentioned:
- Contact Kevin: Facebook | Instagram
- Gary Chaffee Books
- Gary Chester’s The New Breed
- Advanced Funk Studies by Rick Latham
- Future Sounds by David Garibaldi
- Bigger Pockets