Originally from Turkey but now living in New York City, Poyraz Aldemir is a professional drummer who has been perfecting his craft for over 20 years. In our conversation Poy discusses the art of practice (a ritual he has kept daily for years), how practicing consistently can open a path to creative new ideas, and how, by profoundly embarrassing himself in front of one of his drum heroes, he learned what it really means to be a great musician.