Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

Episode 32: Drummer Emmanuel E-man Cervantes is About to Break over Playing Drums professionally, keeping time for Andy Grammer, and hearing music he made during the Apple Keynote

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This week I am joined by Professional Drummer Emmanuel Cervantes. I’ve know this guy since he was 13 years old and he has been killing it ever since!



In this conversation E-man and I talk about:

  • The process of buying a house as an entertainer
  • When the money comes in… save it
  • My dog keeps interrupting
  • Entertainment sleep deprivation
  • Knowing all the restaurants in the airport
  • The importance of being hard on yourself
  • Paying attention to whats important
  • Putting in the extra work
  • Anyone can get the first gig
  • Letting failure launch you further
  • Scholarship or Switzerland?
  • Playing for Olympians
  • Big guys can’t wear big belt buckles
  • From PBS to pop gigs
  • Making sure everybody eats
  • Creating real drum charts
  • Getting surprise royalties from Apple
  • Marrying a musician
  • Pro Tip about frequent flier miles
  • How to handle business credit cards
  • Helping other performers out
  • Homeowner issues
  • Food trucks and wedding catering
  • Living on necessities when money is tight
  • What ideas should you focus on?

        ...and Life is an adventure… enjoy it!

See more of Eman’s works at emandrums.com



follow him on instagram @drumawayeman



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