Join us for Episode 7 – our first of 2022! Today we feature the well-known Nico Medina.

In Episode 7 we dive deep into Nico’s unique drum corps background and what it takes to be a true team player both on and off the stage. Nico has a great attitude and it was a pleasure to meet him and talk all things drumming. We hope you enjoy.

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As Mentioned in the Episode:
DCI – Drum Corps
Titans Blue Crew Drumline

Music Featured in this Episode:
Tracks by Nico Medina
Sample flip 24 (ft. Jimi Green)
Sample flip 17 (Loves a fool)

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About Nico:
In a world filled with drummers, Nico Medina is a well-versed and experienced artist on drumset, hand percussion, touring, production, and programming.

His past 15 years were spent performing rock, country, jazz. latin, hip hop, concert, and church styles. In addition, Nico’s work programming Ableton tracks on multiple live tours, for a variety of artists, has been heard by tens of thousands across America and the UK. In fact, because of a recent performance, Nico was flown to LA to film and provide voice-over work for a national television commercial.

Nico devotes his life to achieving the perfect combination of technique, groove, time, and feel for every project he undertakes. Reading his performance/tour credits one clearly sees Nico is an in-demand artist. In fact, in 2021, Nico performed 343 shows including weekly residencies in top-tier clubs on Lower Broadway in Nashville. February 2020 introduced Nico and his talents to the UK and Scotland during two weeks of well-received tours, clinics, and collaborations culminating with a live TV broadcast on BBC Scotland.

Nico’s expertise on building and programming Ableton tracks keeps his client list full. In addition to his touring and local performances, Nico maintains a busy schedule producing music, beats, and tracks for a variety of artists. Reach out to Nico via phone, email, or Instagram to schedule a lesson, session, or tour today.

Currently performing for: Josh Paige
Has performed with: Olivia Lane, Talia Stewart, Scott Stevens, nobigdyl, Heath Sanders

Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded January 2022 in Nashville, TN