This podcast, and the book it's based on, is written for the perspective of the musician who writes, records, and performs live. However listener Brian D wrote to Emily and asked how he can move his career forward without being a songwriter. He said, "I am a drummer trying to get my name out there to bigger artists." And thus this bonus episode titled "How to Be a Session Musician" was born.

Host and Author Emily White immediately thought of her longtime friend, Brian Viglione, for this episode. Brian is a world-class drummer whose band The Dresden Dolls has experienced the heights of success while he's parlayed that into a career recording with Nine Inch Nails and playing with one of his childhood heroes, The Violent Femmes. Tune in to hear how Brian has built a successful career as a session, touring musician and more. 

Also! Anyone who shares this episode before 2/28/22 and tags @emwizzle and @zildjiancompany on Instagram or Twitter, or @emwizzle and @Zildjian on Facebook will be entered in a drawing to win a 16" K Constantinople Crash cymbal from Zildjian! We will draw and contact the winder on Monday 2/28/22.

Happy Listening!

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CREDITS:

Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White

Engineer: Nathan Cain

Music: Matthew Wang

Sponsorship: i[email protected]

Graphics: Neelu Mohaghegh