In this episode Chad talks about the chaos of working GRAMMYS week!guest hosted by Kevin JimenezFollow us here for more:‪@ChadAndChong‬ Up close and personal:  / xchadmanalo    / sir_kevinchong  Follow Kevin here:  / kevinjdrums  

On this episode, the boys give a short (but sweet) update LIVE at the NAMM show. They talk celebrity sightings, where they've been, and what they've been doing in the nation's largest gathering of music merchants.Subscribe to our channel for more!‪@ChadAndChong‬ Follow us on our socials:Instagram: www.instagram.com/chadandchongTiktok: www.tiktok.com/chadandchongHosted by:  / xchadmanalo    / sir_kevinchong  

This week we have music director / educator / auctioneer(?) Michael Paquette sit down with us to talk about how he balances his personal life and the many side projects he collects as a professional in the music industry.Give him a follow here:YT: ‪@paqmanproductions‬ IG:   / paqmanproductions  Follow us on all our socials:YouTube: ‪@ChadAndChong‬Instagram: www.instagram.com/chadandchongTiktok: www.tiktok.com/chadandchongHosts:Chad: www.instagram.com/xchadmanalo Chong: www.instagram.com/sir_kevinchong#musicindustry #musicdirector #michaelpaquette #allmusicproductions #sabrinacarpenter #proaudio #gigwork

...and we're back! Season III of the Chad & Chong podcast has officially begun in big 2026. In this episode we announce some new members joining the C&C family and then we go into some tips (not so much tricks) for accomplishing your musician goals this year.Follow us on all our socials:YouTube:    / @chadandchong  Instagram:   / chadandchong  Tiktok:   / chadandchong  Hosts:Chad:   / xchadmanalo  Chong:   / sir_kevinchong  #HappyNewYear #Podcast #ProAudio #musicians #networking #musicperformance #gigwork #marketing

Welcome to our season finale!As the year (and our 2nd season) come to a close, we’d like to update yall on where we were and what we were doing! We talk about what took us so long to post this episode as well as coming plans for the Holidays and New Years.We wish y'all a happy holiday season and hopefully we’ll catch you at a theme park near you ;)❤️ Chad & Chong

The title is all you need to know. ;) Thanks for checking out this episode!

Thanks for checking out Episode VI with Kevin Jimenez. Tons of fun having him on this podcast discussing everything from endorsements, drum topics, and even running his own business. Make sure to follow us on Spotify!---------------------------------------------------------------------Kevin Jimenez is a highly skilled and versatile drummer, educator, and business owner of West Music Collective based in Southern California. Kevin's passion for music was ignited during his first drum lesson with David Gould, inspiring him to pursue a career in the industry. He has studied with renowned educators such as Jamie Douglass, Chris Coleman, JP Bouvet, and Mike Johnston.Throughout his career, Kevin has had the privilege of working with a diverse array of brands and artists including Amazon Music, TikTok, Zoom Corporation, Unforgettable Gala, Vic Firth, Meinl Percussion, Mikeslessons.com, East West Players, AJ Rafael, Travis Atreo, Jessica Domingo, Nieman, Julia K. Harriman, Leah Lewis, Kimiko Glenn, Alfa, DANakaDAN, many more. He has also had the opportunity of opening for artists such as Tanya Stephens, Simply Three, Kina Grannis, Wayne Wonder, and Sam Smith.

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Welcome to Episode IV, y'all! Ever wonder what it takes to grow on social media as a drummer? Well, look no further than our good friend, Chris Garcia, who has amassed well over 200,000 followers on all social media platforms! Such a great conversation diving into his upbringing, working with Kim Walker-Smith, Sean Feucht and so many others!if you enjoyed this episode, please rate this show 5 stars AND drop a comment. We appreciate y'all! 🙌-------------------------------------Chris Garcia is from Orange, CA and has been a professional drummer for over a decade and has built a substantial social media following across multiple platforms. He’s worked with Kim Walker-Smith, Patrick Mayberry, Sean Feucht, Jonsel Barientes & the Wheeland Brothers.

We had a blast shooting Episode III! It's amazing when you get to see your individuals you've known for such a long time excel at what they're best at, especially at the highest level. So much knowledge and wisdom on behalf of James!We'd love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode please like, leave a comment, and consider subscribing to our YouTube page! Thank you!You can also follow us on our Instagram page. We are very active there so feel free to reach out to us with any questions, comments, or ideas!http://www.instagram.com/chadandchongFor Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..._____________________________________________James Zavaleta is Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and executive producer known for his versatility and depth of experience across the music and entertainment industries. His career highlights include live performances with global superstars like Camila Cabello and Luis Fonsi, featured vocals on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, and voiceover work in Pixar's Academy Award-winning film Coco.A Southern California native, Zavaleta was raised on the rich rhythms of Latin and Caribbean music, blended with the sounds of Hip Hop and R&B. These early influences shaped a signature style hats both vibrant and emotionally resonant.He quickly made his mark in the Los Angeles music scene, performing at premier Latin venues and sharing stages with legendary artists such as Oscar D'León, Tito Nieves, and Victor Manuelle. His dynamic range and musical fluency have allowed him to move seamlessly across genres-from salsa to soul to pop.Zavaleta's foray into commercial music began with a breakout role as a vocalist and on-camera talent in a 2011 national campaign for Little Caesars. Since then, he has worked with top brands including Toyota, McDonald's, Tide, Downy, T-Mobile, and TikTok, and has become a trusted collaborator for some of the most respected music production houses in advertising.In 2022, he was named Managing Director and Executive Producer at Pickle Music, where he continues to fuse creative vision with cultural relevance, helping brands connect with audiences through authentic, emotionally- driven music.http://www.jameszavaleta.com