Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Daniel Kozlowski holds degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Theory, both of which continue to serve him greatly as a sought-after live and session drummer in Nashville, TN. In this episode, we discuss his 2020 move from touring to session drumming, why music education is so important, and how incremental steps toward progress can be so powerful. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Music Lab Nashville
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Connect with Daniel:
Website: https://www.danielkozlow.ski
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmkozlowski

Music Featured in this Episode:
Maggie Baugh – ‘Drinking To The Broken Hearts’
Isabella Rose – ‘more than friends’
David Unlayao – ‘Front Row Seat’

About Daniel:
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Daniel Kozlowski graduated magna cum laude from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, studying Percussion Performance under Chris Norton and Music Theory under Richard Hoffman. He earned his Master’s degree at The Ohio State University, studying Percussion Performance under Dr. Susan Powell and Mr. Joseph Krygier and serving as a Teaching Assistant in Music Theory.

While working in Nashville, Dan’s collaborative efforts with wonderful artists and organizations include Jordan Rowe, Austin Burke, Haley and Michaels, Kalsey Kulyk, Eric Dodd, Canaan Cox, Studio Tenn, Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Nashville Ballet, and Chatterbird New Music Ensemble.

These days, he is working on sessions and showcases with some touring here and there while teaching Music Theory and Aural Skills at Belmont University. He maintains an active home studio on the west side of Nashville.

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded January 2023 in Nashville, TN

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