Shaping Your Journey- Aldo Mazza & Guests

Shaping Your Journey with Gary Quadros

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Gary Quadros discusses his journey starting from the ground up in the local music scene to becoming a very successful partner in his company G2 productions which produces large scale music events and productions all over the country working with top artists and talent.

Shaping Your Journey with Omar Sosa

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Omar Sosa discusses his journey studying piano and percussion at the age of eight in his native country of Cuba to moving to the US in the San Francisco Bay area where he invigorated the Latin jazz scene where he developed his own unique style. He continues to be an influential and original creative force with his projects, international world tours and collaborations.

Shaping Your Journey with Karl Dustman

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Karl Dustman shares his story about how he started his path as a musician studying percussion and drums. He then obtained a business degree which set the stage for a successful career in music retail and marketing working for such companies as Ludwig and Gretsch including his work with the Percussion Marketing Council.

Shaping Your Journey with Terry Clarke

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest jazz drummer Terry Clarke speaks about his journey studying drums in his native city of Vancouver, Canada and then moving to Toronto, then to the US where he joined John Handy's group and worked with the famous 5th Dimention pop group. He became known as the top studio and television drummer in Toronto and member of Boss Brass big band among others.

Shaping Your Journey with Dr. Olavo Alen Rodriguez

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Dr. Olavo Alen Rodriguez discusses his passion for teaching the history of Cuban music and its origins. As a well-recognized ethnomusicologist, author and important resource in Cuban culture as well as appearing as our regular Faculty at the KoSA Cuba Workshops, this conversation is not to be missed!

Shaping Your Journey with Jim Neglia

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Jim Neglia explains his journey to becoming a successful percussionist, author, orchestra personnel manager, music contractor and international music productions coordinator. Tune in to a fascinating conversation about life, music and the importance of family and cultural origins.

Shaping Your Journey with Bill Ludwig III

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Bill Ludwig III recounts his journey growing up in a family of drum builders and innovators creating the world's best-known drum brand. Deciding to take other career paths that were not in music in his own life, he came to a crossroad at the age of 59, where he could not deny his own calling for building drums just like his grandfather.

Shaping Your Journey with Rob Cook

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest Rob Cook explains his path to becoming an author, a publisher, the founder of the well known Chicago Drum Show, and an authority of vintage drums and their history.

Shaping Your Journey with Joe Lamond

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest drummer Joe Lamond discusses his journey as a musician to becoming the past-president and CEO and visionary for NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) for twenty years.

Shaping Your Journey with Corky Laing

In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, my special guest, Corky Laing, explains his own journey in the music world beginning with his humble beginnings in Montreal, Canada to playing in numerous rock bands including "Mountain" whose legendary song Mississipi Queen is to this day, stil considered a rock classic. Laing was also the Vice President of Polygram Canada records, and continues to perform, write and produce.