Paul Hannah: How I Built a Music Career Without Moving to NYC

Paul Hannah is the latest guest on the 93rd episode of Broadway Drumming 101.

In this episode (dropping May 10), Paul shares how he managed to live out nearly every dream he had in the music business, without ever relocating to New York City. From performing with top-tier jazz musicians to launching a successful Broadway-style career and securing a pension, his journey proves there’s more than one path to success.

Get his book: Show Drumming – An Expert’s Guide to Theatre and Touring

Paul’s wisdom doesn’t stop at the podcast. His new book,
🎭 Show Drumming: An Expert’s Guide to Theatre and Touring,
It is a must-read for any aspiring or working theatre drummer.

📖 Order the book here → https://giamusic.com/resource/show-drumming-book-10768

Inside, you'll find:

• Essential prep and performance advice for the pit and the road

• Hard-earned insights from decades in the business

• Candid stories that help you avoid costly mistakes

If you’ve ever wanted a roadmap to the theatre drumming life, this book delivers, from rehearsal to curtain call.

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🔔 Don’t Miss Episode 93 — Available May 10!

Subscribe now so you don’t miss this powerful conversation with Paul Hannah. His story is proof that with passion, resourcefulness, and dedication, you can carve your own path in the music industry.

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Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.

Clayton’s Broadway and off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he’s contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including 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 Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.

Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.

Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com