Stewart Jean is a drummer and educator based in Los Angeles, California. Currently the Director of Performance Programs and Faculty at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Stewart is a dedicated professional. As Program Chair for all performance programs at MI, Stewart steers the program down a path of success for his students. Authoring and co-authoring contemporary curriculum and developing contemporary curriculum for the modern drum set player.   Listen to this episode and subscribe at: www.richredmond.com/listen   Maintaining a steady drumming career Stewart has performed or recorded with Raul Midon, Bruce Kulick, Don Felder, Jimmy Buffett, Betty Wright, Sam Moore, Preston Smith, Bo Diddley, Christian Zallies, Diego Bertie and Pedro Suarez Vertiz.   Stewart is also an Associate Online Editor for DRUM! As a clinician and lecturer Stewart has provided guidance and inspiration to attendees of the Steve Vai Dreamcatcher Camps and Joe Satriani Dreamcatcher Camps. Stewart is endorsed by Paiste Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, Ludwig Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Canopus Accessories, Snareweight and Tsunami Cables. Drummer and educator based in Los Angeles, California. Currently the Program Chair for Drums at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Stewart is a   Some Things That Came Up:   Being from NJ   Not being able to "unsee" Deliverance   Enjoying Bill Hicks   The kid who wanted to pack it up and go home because of messing up a Rage song   You have to be kind to yourself   Getting feedback from the kids regarding the business of music   It's always something...   How to find opportunity in good times and bad   Rich's "Reading Three"   Recording the tracks for the CMA show   Finding you place in the music business   Honestly in telling kids the reality of their chances in the business   Tough love...   The Bo Diddley story   One Purple People Eater by Jimmy Buffett in the movie "Contact"   [email protected]   www.stewartjean.com   Insta: @stewartjean9 Twitter: @stewartjean9       The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com