The Off Stage Life Podcast

From teaching kids in schools by day to touring stages by night, Kate’s journey is the side of music most people never get to see.In this episode of The Offstage Life Podcast, Kate shares her untold story of building a career as a drummer while balancing private drum teaching, touring life, bands, financial survival, and the constant hustle behind being a working musician.From chaotic student stories and wild first jobs to navigating burnout, passion, and identity, this episode dives deep into the hidden reality of what it truly takes to build a life in music.In this episode:Kate’s first professional job in musicBuilding a private drum teaching businessTeaching while touring in punk bandsThe realities of balancing creativity and incomeWild student and parent storiesThe hidden emotional side of being a musicianHow teaching shaped Kate’s career both on and off stageThis episode is for musicians, creatives, music teachers, touring artists, and anyone chasing passion while balancing real life.Because the most important part of creative careers often happens offstage.🎙️ Episode 09 — Out now on all platformsTimestamps:Introduction and Testing - 0:03Break and Return - 0:30TikTok Success - 1:30Interview with Jess - 2:26Drum Teaching Era - 5:18Challenges of Teaching - 9:10Memorable Teaching Moments - 11:59Balancing Music and Teaching - 19:04Student Stories - 23:27Teaching Philosophy - 37:17Performing vs. Teaching - 40:29Future of Teaching - 55:21Upcoming Guests - 61:59#Podcast #MusicPodcast #Drummer #DrummerLife #WomenInMusic #MusicIndustry #MusicianLife #TourLife #PunkRock #RockMusic #DrumTeacher #CreativeCareer #BehindTheScenes #BehindTheMusic #SpotifyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #AustralianPodcast #IndependentPodcast #FemaleDrummer #OffstageLife