Welcome into Episode 30 of The Up & Coming Drummer Podcast! This week on the show, I sit down with Drummer, Singer, Actress, and Model - Marlhy Murphy.

The first time I came across Marlhy Murphy, it was on my Instagram feed scrolling through drummers! At first, you might think, well it's just another girl playing drums. But if you stop and listen, you quickly find out that this girl has some chops! I knew I had to find out more about who she was. What I found, I totally didn't expect. She was much more than just a drummer. Marlhy is also a singer/songwriter, an actress, and a model! I knew I had to get her on the show to discuss her career and have her offer some advice on how to become successful.

We start off our chat with Marlhy telling us about growing up in Dallas, Tx. Marlhy got her start in Musical Theater at a very young age. Her family has always been very supportive and has allowed her to try her hand at whatever interested her. She realized that she enjoyed playing drums from playing the video game RockBand. She took lessons with whatever instructors she could. Some of the best in the world have sat down with her, including Thomas Pridgen, and Dave Elitch. Marlhy and I also talk about how she got into acting and modeling.

Marlhy started playing in bands by the age of 7. I thought I got into it young being in my first band at 15. She tells about how she found musicians to play with, and what those first experiences were like. Over the years, Marlhy had gotten the chance to play all over the US in some of the coolest clubs and festivals. She talks about playing SXSW, Lollapalooza, Lobster Fest, The Whiskey a Go-Go, The Roxy, and The Regent! She tells us about some memorable moments from her early years of touring. We also talk about the support of her family throughout the process. She gives us a realistic look at how her family has helped her follow her passion.

Marlhy's current band is called "Marlhy and the Misguided". Not only does she pen the songs for the band, but she also plays guitar, and is the frontwoman. Marlhy had been signed to a major label in a development project in 2017-2018. We talk about what it's like working with the label, and what she and the band are up to know. They are currently playing shows in LA so go check them out if you have the chance! You can check them out at the link at the bottom of this page.

In the next portion of my interview, Marlhy tells us about the gear she plays. Anyone that has seen her on Instagram has seen the Pearl Drum kit she plays. One thing that stuck out to me was the logo on her bass drum. Below the Pearl logo, she has her name in the same exact font as Pearl uses. She walks us through that kit, as well as the cymbals she likes to use. Being a multi-instrumentalist, we also chat about the other gear she likes to use such as guitars. We discussed her views on endorsements, and what companies she would like to work with.

One of the reasons I thought it would be great to talk with Marlhy is because of the amount of hustle she puts into to every facet of her career. She is involved in so many projects. On any given day, you can follow her Instagram stories and see her on a photo shoot, auditioning for a role, or writing new material for her band. We talk about some of the commercials she's been in for Target, Verizon, and Dole. I wanted her to explain to the listeners about how she balances education and her work schedule. There is some really great info in this section pertaining to working hard. We even compare what the similarities and differences are between the acting business and the music business. A very interesting part of our conversation.

In the last part of our chat, I ask Marlhy about the impact that social media has had on her career. She currently has over 70k followers on Instagram. I ask Marlhy how important social media is to her career and why.