Shaping Your Journey- Aldo Mazza & Guests

Shaping Your Journey with Henrique De Almedia

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Henrique De Almedia discusses his journey as a drummer growing up in Brazil, then moving to the US and studying at Berklee College. He then joined the USAFA touring band and eventually became an Associate Professor at Berklee College.  Upon moving to Colorado, he opened his own music academy.  

Shaping Your Journey with David Stanoch

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest is drummer, teacher and author David Stanoch. David discusses how he became a professional drummer at the young age of 12 and how his ability to play all genres of music from R&B, to jazz, to rock, to broadway and television has led him to an enviable career playing with such musicians as Hiram Bullock, Sheryl Crow, Stanley Jordan and The New Kids On The Block to name but a few.

Shaping Your Journey with John Beck

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest John Beck talks about his journey growing up in a small town in the US and playing drumset in local bands and then discovering his passion for percussion. Following his studies with William Street and getting his Bachelor's degree, he performed in The President's Men Band and then became the long-term chair of percussion at Eastman School of Music. His students include Steve Gadd, Leigh Stevens and many others.

Shaping Your Journey with Rob The Drummer Gottfried

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Rob The Drummer Gottfried,  explains his path to becoming a successful motivational speaker, mentor and role model for for the youth. He spreads his message of anti-drugs and anti-bullying through the power of drumming and music.

Shaping Your Journey with Changuito

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest, "Changuito" (Jose Luis Quintana) who started music with his father at the young age of eight explains how he developed the Cuban rhythm "Songo" in the 1970s with the band Los Van Van. Today, Changuito is regarded as one of the most important musicians in Cuba and in the history of Cuban music.

Shaping Your Journey with Chris Hart

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Christ Hart discusses his journey as a young man who studied Liberal Arts and Marketing at Cal Arts to becoming the Director of Artists and Public Relations at Remo Inc.

Shaping Your Journey with Vinx

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest VINX discusses his journey from having first a career as a professional athlete, to then being invited to perform with legendary blues musician Taj Mahal at the Montreux Jazz Festival. He has since recorded and toured with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Sting, Herbie Hancock and other notable superstars.

Shaping Your Journey with Jeff Hamilton

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Jeff Hamilton discusses his trajectory growing up in Indiana and studying drums at the age of eight to becoming one of the most influencial jazz drummers and icons of our time, performing and recording with artists like Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, the Hamilton Clayton Jazz Orchestra and many others.

Shaping Your Journey with Rob Wallis

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Rob Wallis explains how he successfully balanced a career as an entrepreneur, producer and drummer becoming a staple in the drum industry for the past 30 years, Beginning with establishing and owning Drummer's Collective in New York, he co-founded DCI Music, then went on to establish Hudson Music, as well as Drum Guru. He continues to be a major force in the drum education world.

Shaping Your Journey with Chris Birkett

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest , award-winning music producer Chris Birkett, recounts his musical journey which led him to working with many A-list artists such as Quincy Jones and producing the renown Sinead O'Connor in "Nothing Compares 2 U" hit recording. He then went on to earn four Canadian Junos, a Grammy, a Polaris Music Prize, and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business.