Dr. Drew X Coles is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, flute, and piano), composer, arranger, producer, serial entrepreneur, and educator. He is an applied lessons instructor, ensemble facilitator, and adjunct professor of music entrepreneurship at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Coles earned his undergraduate at the Crane School of music, a masters in jazz performance from Queens College, and M.B.A from the Metropolitan College of New York, and his Doctorate in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. 

Today we discuss the importance of managing your time and energy to create a sustainable lifestyle. As musicians we have to develop multiple areas outside of music like marketing and business. Dr. Coles gives us some invaluable advice on how to find a fulfilling path that we can develop into a career. He is also a big supporter in getting minorities involved in the world of the academics and music education. 

The interview starts here: 16:59

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