#93: Karl Grohhman - Sculpting your success

Summary: <br> Today we have the pleasure of chatting with the exceptional Karl Grohhman of Boston MA. Karl is a performing drumset/percussionist, composer, and educator from Boston, MA. During 2015-2017 he was the touring drummer for The Novel Ideas. While studying many instruments and genres, Mr. Grohmann has experimented with indie rock, minimalism, West African kora and percussion, and avant-garde new music, using found objects as experimental sound sources.<br> <br> Career:<br> As an educator, he is on the faculty of St. Sebastian’s School and Ursuline Academy in Massachusetts, where he teaches music theory and ensembles. Karl received his BM from Berklee College of Music and his MM in Composition from Longy School of Music where he studied with Paul Brust. With over fifteen years of performing professionally in Boston, he has recently performed with the Weston Friendly Society (Fiddler on the Roof, State Farm, Bye Bye Birdie) guitarist Ian Ethan Case, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (A.R.T Oberon Theater), Thoroughly Modern Milly (Turtle Lane Playhouse), Boston Opera House, Museum Of Science, Melodeego, Copal, Boston Babydolls, and Lovewhip.<br> Karl's Sponsors:<br> Our Guest is endorsed by Vic Firth Sticks, Pergamon Cymbals, and Porter and Davies.<br> Resources Mentioned:<br> The Word "timbre" - In <a title="Music" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music">music</a>, timbre (<a title="Help:IPA/English" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English">/ˈtæmbər/</a> <a title="Help:Pronunciation respelling key" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pronunciation_respelling_key">TAM-bər</a>, also known as tone color or tone quality from <a title="Psychoacoustics" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoacoustics">psychoacoustics</a>) is the perceived sound quality of a <a title="Musical note" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_note">musical note</a>, sound or tone. Timbre distinguishes different types of sound production, such as <a title="Choir" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choir">choir voices</a> and <a title="Musical instrument" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument">musical instruments</a>, such as <a class="mw-redirect" title="String instruments" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_instruments">string instruments</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Wind instruments" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_instruments">wind instruments</a>, and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Percussion" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion">percussion</a> instruments. It also enables listeners to distinguish different instruments in the same category (e.g. an <a title="Oboe" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe">oboe</a> and a <a title="Clarinet" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarinet">clarinet</a>).<br> <br> The Drummer's complete vocabulary: https://www.amazon.com/Drummers-Complete-Vocabulary-Taught-Dawson/dp/0769265243<br> Key Takeaways:<br> <br> * Learning to pivot based on your passions.<br> * Understanding the true depths of decision making in regards to income vs passion.<br> * The diligence it takes to master playing drums from both a physical and mental standpoint.<br> <br> Show Sponsors: <br> <a href="https://predatorpercussion.com/">Predator Percussion Custom Stave Snare Drums</a>: Looking for a custom built stave snare drum? Look no further than our good friend Mike Martin of Predator Percussion and FIND YOUR VOICE. Visit https://predatorpercussion.com/ and use promo code DRUMMERSILIKE as all listeners of the Drummers I Like Podcast always get a great discount on any order!<br> <br> <a href="https://takeyourdailies.com/">Dailies Cognition and Metabolism Supplements</a>: Get a free 30-day supply of Dailies Cognition and Metabolism Boosters on Drummers I Like and feel the kick behind this proven physician endorsed daily booster by visiting <a href="https://www.takeyourdailies.com/">https://www.</a>