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Welcome to this episode of Music’s Elite Seat, where we dive deep into the lives and careers of some of the most talented musicians in the industry. In this 15th instalment, I’m thrilled to have with us a true powerhouse of the West End, Touring and Depping Drumming Theatre world, Daniel Hayward. With years of experience on some of the biggest stages in the UK and London's theatre district, Daniel has built a reputation for his incredible versatility, precision, and ability to bring every production he works on to life through rhythm. Not to mention his amazing attitude and great personality.

From the fast-paced world of touring to the unique demands of live musical theatre, Daniel has done it all, working on iconic productions like Frozen, On Your Feet, Dreamgirls, Wicked, The Lion King and so many more. His mastery of both the technical and creative aspects of drumming has earned him accolades from peers and performers alike, as he seamlessly adapts to the dynamic shifts of each show he’s a part of.

But beyond the spotlight, Daniel has managed to strike an impressive balance between his busy career and life off-stage. Whether it’s juggling family life, drum teaching at the Birmingham, Conservator, or pursuing other passions, he continues to stay grounded while navigating the highs and challenges of being a musician in today’s competitive landscape.

In this episode, we’ll be diving into Daniel’s musical journey, his experiences on tour and in the West End, and how he maintains harmony between his personal and professional life. We’ll also explore what it’s like being a drummer in such high-pressure environments and the unique challenges of playing live in musical theatre. So, sit back and enjoy as we chat with the one and only, Daniel Hayward.
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Tim is a Nashville-based drummer and educator. He has toured with multiple

Nashville artists (Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Remedy Drive, Cody Fry,

Adam Sanders) and records drums for projects from his home studio as well as other

Nashville-based studios. In addition to touring and recording, Tim is passionate

about creating educational resources for drummers and musicians and maintains a

roster of private students (both virtually and in Nashville).

Tim has also spent many years transcribing drum parts from iconic songs and drum

solos. His transcriptions have been featured by Zildjian, Vic Firth, the Percussive Arts

Society and he has created notation books with Ash Soan, Aaron Sterling, and Aaron

Spears. To view his transcriptions, learn more about lessons, or download free

drumming resources - visit his website: https://www.timbuellmusic.com.

Email - timbuellmusic@gmail.com

Website - https://www.timbuellmusic.com

Podcast: https://www.youregoodgetbetterpod.com

Instagram - @timbuell

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/timplaysdrums

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Tony Succar is a two-time Latin GRAMMY award-winning artist, producer and composer/arranger. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, Florida, Succar earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in 2008 and his master’s degree in 2010. In 2018, Tony was nominated for the Latin GRAMMY for Best Tropical Song, “Me Enamoro Más de Ti.” He received four nominations in 2019 for his album, Más de Mi, winning Producer of the Year and Best Salsa Album and making history as the youngest winner to ever win both categories. Tony went on to direct and produce his documentary "MAS DE MI," chronicling his journey from unknown indie artist to Latin Grammy winner, which he released in May 2021, in tandem with his new album “Live in Peru.” Tony has also produced, co-directed, and is featured leading the Raíces Jazz Orchestra in the documentary “Roots of Latin Jazz,”, which premieres on PBS in July 2021. His musical diversity is well-known in the industry, having worked with an impressive array of talented artists, including Tito Nieves, India, Jon Secada, Marc Anthony, Sheila E., Arturo Sandoval, Judith Hill, and Obie Bermudez, among others. His latest single "Tu Mejor Equivocación," is a collaboration with Tik Tok sensation YX that fuses Salsa and Trap sounds. Tony’s debut album, UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson, had tremendous success, reaching Billboard’s #1 Tropical Album Music Chart, iTunes' #1 World Latin Chart, and also became a primetime PBS special. In 2021, Tony was elected to the Latin Grammy Board of Governors for the South Florida area. For more information: www.tonysuccar.com - Thank you so much Gabriel for setting up, and a MASSIVE thank you to Tony for being so cool, kind and incredible. I hope you all enjoy!

[Episode Recorded In 2021]