In this engaging episode of "Champion This Podcast," hosts Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens welcome Isaiah Weatherspoon, a professional drummer and music producer. Isaiah shares his inspiring journey into music, highlighting his early exposure to gospel music and his passion for the drums. He discusses his experience at the Berkeley College of Music, where he discovered the diverse opportunities available to musicians beyond performance. Isaiah delves into his transition into music production and shares valuable insights into being a professional musician, including memorable performances with iconic artists like Sister Sledge and Justin Timberlake. Through his children's music coloring books, Isaiah aims to empower youth and promote music education in the community, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passion.
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Isaiah Weatherspoon is a professional drummer, music producer, and graduate of the prestigious Berkeley College of Music. With a passion for music stemming from his early childhood in a musical household, Isaiah has cultivated his talent in drumming and music production. He is also an author of two children's music coloring books – Music is Cool and Music is Cool, Too. As a content creator and a recent nominee as a voting member of the Recording Academy, Isaiah is dedicated to using his platform to create positive change in the world through music.
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