In this episode, we discuss:

* What he learned at Manhattan School Of Music in New York City

* His experience being mentored by Bernard Purdie

* What’s meant by the saying, “If you're not early, you’re late.”

* His time learning Dear Evan Hansen and taking over the drum chair.

* Why playing exactly like the chairholder matters when you are subbing a show.

* Who are his favorite five drummers of all time.

* What he suggests when reaching out to drummers who have chairs on Broadway.

Jake Goldbas has taken the music scene by storm with various artists, including legends Aretha Franklin, Dave Brubeck, Candido Camero, Patti Austin, Gil Goldstein, Joshua Redman, Stefon Harris and Christian McBride. He has performed at the world’s most distinguished venues from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden and Broadway (The Color Purple, Dear Evan Hansen). A respected educator and clinician, Goldbas leads a band for Jazz’s new education program, Jazz for Young People.

Goldbas earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Manhattan School of Music(MSM) as a Presidential Scholarship recipient. In 2010, he was nominated for a Grammy Award with Bobby Sanabria and the MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra on Kenya Revisited Live!!! Goldbas was also named the Best American Musician of 2012 by Amsterdam's Keep an Eye Jazz Competition.

Goldbas has been appointed musical director the National Arts Awards for the past two years, where he has led tributes to Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, and Esperanza Spalding. He is also an integral part of the sensational sound of Michael Blume, the viral success of John Splitoff’s latest release, “Sing to You,” as well as his work with The Knocks on their debut album "55".

Jake proudly endorses Reunion Blues Gig Bags, Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, and Greats Brand Sneakers.

Striking All the Right Notes

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Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain't Too Proud. He hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "Tick, tick…BOOM! Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, and Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.

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