#132 Jonathan Ulman - “Pat Boone, Debby Boone”

Join Jesse as he drives through blizzard conditions from Providence to Boston, reminiscing about the days commuting to the Berklee College of Music. Jesse catches up with, drummer and a member of the Berklee Percussion Department, Jonathan Ulman, as they discuss their careers, share inspiring stories, and reflect on the music industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation that touches on the importance of humility, the life of touring musicians, and the role of mentorship. This episode also sheds light on the current challenges in Los Angeles due to devastating fires and includes ways to support the affected communities. Show links Music from the show: "Thruple Shuffle" by Uncle Bronco Newsletter:  https://jessehumphrey.substack.com/ Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6AhUzWzyCrTgffuNlTjLG3jEmj5h4pmZ All links right here!!https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey EMAIL [email protected] Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/@afterthegig Support Steve and Jess as they recover from the loss of their home in Los Angeles : https://gofund.me/11876fcf 00:00 Winter Commute to Berklee College of Music01:06 Revisiting Berklee After 14 Years01:22 Insights from the Newsletter03:05 Arriving at Berklee and Finding Parking05:33 Podcast with Jonathan Allman Begins15:53 Balancing Passion and Profession16:36 The Importance of Professionalism in Music31:05 Learning from Industry Legends36:11 The Role of Social Media in Music Careers37:07 Reflections on Musical Growth and Simplicity43:30 Navigating Criticism and Staying Positive44:41 Morning Coffee Ritual44:55 Challenges of Being a Drummer48:23 Inspiring the Next Generation52:21 Tour Life and Its Struggles54:20 Perspective on Success01:07:43 Meeting Eddie Vedder01:22:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get full access to After the Gig at afterthegig.substack.com/subscribe