Shaping Your Journey- Aldo Mazza & Guests

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.

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.