Episode 8 - Mark Kelso (Drummer/Educator)

On this episode, my guest is Mark Kelso. Originally hailing from Belfast, Ireland, after moving to Toronto as a youth, he went on to pursue a highly successful music career. Mark’s ability to play a wide variety of musical styles has helped establish him to become one of Canada’s most sought after drummers. Known for his versatility and incredible sense of musicality, he has worked with hundreds of artists and to date, has played on over 450 recordings. From 2005 - 2021, Mark was the head of the percussion department at Humber College and is also a highly regarded educator. In 2016, he released his acclaimed educational DVD “Musician First, Drummer Second” Mark is also an accomplished singer, composer and producer and is the leader of the Juno nominated band, The Jazz Exiles. In our interview, we talk about the importance of listening to each other in any musical situation and why embracing new opportunities and experiences with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence will allow you to develop your creative side and find inspiration in the new experiences, which ultimately provides more potential opportunities for success. Follow Mark at https://www.groovydrums.com