458 - Richard Martinez: The Wilson/Spivack Method, Adapting to the Ever Changing L.A. Scene

Richard Martinez grew up in Los Angeles, CA and has performed around the world. He has studied privately with Chuck Flores, Larry Troxel, and for 12 years with Richard Wilson. Richard’s television credits include The Dolly Parton Show, Baywatch Nights, The Joan Rivers Show, and Seinfeld. He has performed with Sam Harris, Keb’ Mo, Allen Frew and with Tony Award winners Linda Hopkins, Betty Buckley, Bebe Neuwirth & Roger Rees. He has recorded with Julian Lennon, Mighty Mo Rodgers, Christoph Bull and with Grammy Award winners Dan Hill, John Jones, and Rick Nowels. He has also written four articles for Modern Drummer’s Strictly Technique section. In this episode, Richard talks about:    Working with a conductor    Opportunities for performance in the non-profit world    Adapting to the ever changing L.A. scene    How Richard Wilson changed his life    The Wilson/Spivack method    The practice pad: a rarified environment https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHg598jGIStR8y5gDV_w4ZQ