010 - Rob Wallis (Hudson Music) Interview: Don't Take 'No' For An Answer

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Rob Wallis is a fixture within the drumming community. He's the President | CEO of Hudson Music and Drum Guru.  He owned Drummer's Collective for over 30 years and was the executive producer of some of your favorite DCI video tapes.  He's worked with and is respected by some of the biggest drummers in the world. The secret to his success is persistence and never taking 'no' for an answer. In this episode The Pocket, Rob shares his story. 

The first three people to email me will get a free digital download from Hudson Music. Hit me up, justin@justinthomas.net.

You have to forge your own path. 
- Rob Wallis

 In this episode Rob talks about:

• growing up playing drums
• working at Sam Ash
• how he ended up owning Drummer's Collective
• the birth of DCI video
• working with Neil Peart
• working with Steve Gadd
• the birth of Hudson Music
• advice for publishing a music book 
• the importance of diversification, persistence and work ethic

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