Clayton Craddock

Drummer. Author. Educator. Creator of Broadway Drumming 101. Sharing ideas on creativity, success, music, culture, and life.

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Who knew there were so many ways to play the triangle? Turns out, practice for instruments like the tambourine and triangle can be surprisingly detailed.
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What's It Like to Play Broadway Every Night? https://t.co/JfCNNZSQ6L via @YouTube

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Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast! He recounts winning preliminary and second nights, leading to his first trip to LA for a drum battle. This was the dawn of MTV, held in Griffith Park, with legendary drummers like Bunny Caros, Carmine Appice

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Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares his relentless practice ethic at Berklee. He'd log 6-8 hours daily, pushed by peer competition and a vibrant community where new ideas spread like wildfire among drummers. #Drumming #MusicEducation #Berklee

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I moved to New York in 1993 and didn't know a soul in the music business.
What I had was the Howard University Showtime Marching Band. That experience killed off whatever shy kid was left in me. So when I got here I wasn't afraid to walk up to strangers.

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Moving to New York to Pursue a Music Career — What I Wish I Knew https://t.co/keU1rNkGlY via @YouTube

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Why is it that the more expensive a restaurant gets, the smaller the glasses of water become?

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Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares how observing different conducting styles revealed surprising dynamics. He learned that even a ritardando can become an acceleration, and that conductors notice when you're not watching! #Broadway #Drumming101 #MusicTips

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Observing diverse conducting styles on Broadway Drumming 101 taught Karl Latham a lot about show dynamics and leadership shifts. A memorable moment involved Vanessa Carlton "Can't you even watch me?" This is how you truly learn. #Broadway #MusicEducation #KarlLatham

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Broadway Musician Pay — The Real Numbers From Someone Actually In the Pit https://t.co/Vxwt6ig8FL via @YouTube

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Mackenna Tolfa on Auditioning for Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group's first featured female drummer — tells the story of the audition that changed everything.

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An excerpt from the next episode of Broadway Drumming 101 with Mackenna Tolfa! She shares how she approached a special audition, not expecting to book the role, and ended up giving it her all. #BroadwayDrumming101 #MacKennaTolfa #Audition

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Why Being the Best Musician Won't Get You on Broadway https://t.co/nIR2GX50nh via @YouTube

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My doctor reached for her prescription pad.

I told her give me until fall.

That was February. I’m 20 pounds down and nobody wrote me a prescription for it.

Full essay on my Substack. If you’re not subscribed yet, you’ve been missing out. Clayton Craddock on Substack.

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Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares why playing on Broadway isn't just a gig—it's a high-level recording session every night.#Broadway #Drumming #Music

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Why Being the Best Musician Won't Get You on Broadway https://t.co/DibhCY7nmP via @YouTube

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Happy Father’ Day Mom!, by @ClaytonCraddock https://t.co/cgHFs1QjnR