Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which he started in 2015 and has grown to over 400 episodes and counting. Matthew gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the music business and how Nashville drummers have adapted since the 90s. This conversation is full of wisdom and truly valuable advice for anyone looking to work professionally in the business. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Elliott Matthews - 'I Believe In Love'
Birdshield - 'Sad Silly Man Boy'

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded April 2023 in Nashville, TN

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