<p>In this episode, Craig talks about</p><ul>
<li>Knowing and owning your preparation process/method</li>
<li>How being good at reading can prevent you from listening in-depth, and how reading well doesn’t automatically mean you have good time, good feel, or good ears</li>
<li>Approaching recording with a producer’s ears, thinking about not just the nuts and bolts of the drums, but the whole sound of the whole record</li>
<li>Why he moved to Portland in 2017, and being careful about entering the scene in his new home</li>
<li>Allowing yourself to take a break from the hustle when you have a consistent gig</li>
<li>The option to build your career around your chosen community rather than a geographic community</li>
</ul>

414 - Daru Jones: The Power to Inspire, Navigating the Scene as an Introvert, New PDP Signature Kit

With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.