A special episode of the Broadway Drumming 101 podcast is on the way, featuring Andrés Forero and a talented lineup of subs currently playing in Hamilton.
I chatted with Andrés, Alex Giosa, Juan Felipe Mayorga, Dena Tauriello, and Ryan McCausland about the behind-the-scenes experience and challenges of being a sub on such a challenging show. In this clip, Alex shares a great story about the show.
This episode is a must-listen, so don't miss out!
Alex Giosa has been drumming since he was five years old. He graduated from Windsor High School in 2006, where he stood out as a drummer in the marching band, jazz program, symphonic band, and orchestra, and traveled around North America with the school’s music groups. He also studied world percussion at Wesleyan University’s Center for Creative Youth.
Since 2008, Alex has worked at Dynamic Percussion and runs his recording studio in Rockville, CT. He regularly plays drums in pit orchestras for local theaters and performs with various bands across different genres. Alex believes his success comes from combining technical skill with versatility. His favorite drummer is Gavin Harrison.
Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform that provides specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.
Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.
Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.
For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.com
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