Episode 44 - Allison Miller (Exploring Creativity & Believing In Yourself)

This episode features my conversation with drummer Allison Miller. Based out of New York,  Allison is an award winning musician, composer and educator who is highly regarded for her jazz improvisational skills showcasing her versatility and dynamic approach to the drum set.  Allison was named as a Rising Star Drummer in Downbeat magazine's 67th Annual Critics Poll and Best Jazz Drummer in Jazz Times’s 2019 Critics Poll. She is also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant. The product of this commission is her immersive multi-media project, Rivers In Our Veins, dedicated to celebrating America’s waterways.  In our conversation, we talk about how sharing your own personal development can inspire others to overcome anxiety and embrace their own artistic voice. We also discuss her approach to composition and the creative process for “Rivers In Our Veins, and why it’s essential to follow your creative paths despite the life obstacles you may encounter. Follow Allison: https://www.allisonmiller.com https://www.instagram.com/alliboomboom/ https://www.facebook.com/AllisonMillerBoomTicBoom