Podcast #95 - Frank Zambrano

Frank Zambrano didn’t take the traditional path to a Broadway tour, but that’s exactly what makes his journey so inspiring.In this episode, Frank shares:* Why his biggest advice is to get out of the musical theater bubble* The pivotal role the Broadway Percussion Seminar played in his development* A quote from Clint de Ganon that changed his mindset forever* How his second chance to play Kimberly Akimbo became a story of preparation, grit, and follow-through* What it took to turn theme park gigs and months of shadowing into a Broadway pit opportunityWhether you’re an aspiring pit musician or just someone chasing a dream, Frank’s story is packed with the kind of real-world advice that doesn’t get taught in school.Listen now and hear how Frank made his second shot count.Subscribe to our YouTube channel – help us reach 1,000 subscribers by the end of June:👉 youtube.com/BroadwayDrumming101If you’ve found value in the deep dives, the interviews, or the book chapters I’ve been previewing, here are a few ways to keep it all going:* Subscribe to the newsletter if you haven’t already.* Become a paying subscriber if you believe this content matters.* Share this site with any musician who needs to hear it.1. Become a Paid SubscriberYou can stay connected and get every post, video, and early chapter release.2. Grab Some MerchT-shirts, hoodies—every purchase helps fuel the work.Shop here: Broadway Drumming Merchandise!3. Contribute DirectlyWant to help support the book and platform? You can:* Buy Me a Coffee* Send contributions through: PayPal* Send a CheckMake it payable to:Broadway Drumming 101 Inc.4287 Katonah Ave, Suite 309Bronx, NY 10470To all the new free and paid subscribers. Thank you! Your support, whether financial or simply by reading, sharing, and spreading the word, means everything to the team at Broadway Drumming 101.Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he’s contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe