Jason Derek - The Wake We Leave Behind... And What Comes Next

Jason Derek has worn a lot of hats over the years; drummer, songwriter, front-man, teacher, counselor, producer, and lifelong student of creativity. In this conversation, we follow the winding path through local bands, college, teaching psychology, stepping away from music, and eventually finding his way back with a renewed sense of purpose. Along the way, we talk about the realities of making music, what collaboration really means, why talent alone isn't enough, and how failure can become one of the most valuable teachers you'll ever have. By the end, the conversation grows into something even bigger: a vision for bringing musicians, artists, videographers, and other creatives together into a stronger local community. This isn't just a conversation about music, it's about building something worth leaving behind.