Why You Should Value People Skills as Much as Musical Skills

On Saturday, September 6th, we’re releasing a new episode of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast featuring Ryan McCausland.Ryan shares his thoughts on something that should be a given but isn’t always discussed: being kind. While we need to hone our drumming skills and stay competitive in a place like New York, our people skills are just as necessary. He recalls a moment during intermission at Wicked when a fellow musician commented on how kind he was, which got Ryan reflecting on how powerful kindness can be in building better relationships and work environments.Kindness should be second nature, but Ryan reminds us it’s something worth practicing, just like drumming.For more about Ryan: https://www.ryanmccausland.comClayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to providing specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include: tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.comCONNECT WITH ME ON MEETHOOK Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe