Making it as a drummer in Nashville - Jon Truman

Jon Truman is a session drummer and producer based in Nashville, TN. Busy in the studio and on tour, he has played with artists such as GAYLE, Carly Pearce, Stephen Day, Jude Smith, David Ryan Harris, Mason Ramsey, Josie Dunne, Marc Scibilia, Jordy Searcy, the band CAMINO, Max Weinberg, Thad Cockrell, Lilly Hiatt and so many others. You can reach out to Jon through his website https://jtrudawg.com/ his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jtrudawg/ and his YouTube Channel @Jtrudawg Also, you can follow Jon on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xmQEi40nziexIhErdHjeG ABOUT DRUMMER TO THE BONE Drummer To The Bone is an apparel brand with the sole purpose of creating simple tokens of unity for drummers. We ship worldwide! You can check us out at https://drummertothebone.com/ ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW We feel that there are a myriad of videos out there of drummers playing insane chops and throwing fireworks, but there’s a lot of context missing. We’re determined on giving drummers a voice - as a person, as an artist -, regardless of their level of exposure. We’re interested in the artist's motivations, approaches and principles when they sit behind the drums to practice, rehearse or play a show. Also, try to get any advice about touring, getting gigs, recording or turning drumming into an income stream. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:27 How did you adapt from Maine to the Nashville scene? 04:42 What are the keys to making it as a drummer in Nashville? 11:41 How long does it take to become a full-time drummer in Nashville? 14:40 What are the keys to successfully do a video audition? 17:42 Quitting the music business? 25:17 How do you approach recording and composing with artists like @marcscibilia ? 28:00 Play for yourself vs playing for the gig. 30:42 How did you learn how to record? 32:50 Do you have a go-to mic set-up in the studio? 35:16 What is the skill that has helped you more in the studio and why? 36:25 Is sight-reading a necessary skill in the studio? 38:20 How to contact Jon #drums #drummer #drummers #drummersilike #drummertothebone #drumming #drummerlife #drumteacher #drumteachers #drumteacherresources #teachingresources #drumteaching #teachingresources #drumstudent #workingdrummer #nashville #nashvilledrummer

Added 14 Sept 2026