Percussionist, drummer and educator John McNeill discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. This one was very special to me because John was my drum teacher for nearly a decade in the 70's and 80's. He has greatly influenced my life and inspired me in myriad ways ever since then.
Topics include; The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, The Eastman School of Music, John Beck, Ruth Cahn, Bill Cahn, Tony Levin, Pete Levin, Steve Gadd, Chuck Mangione, Gap Mangione, Ned Corman, Gerry Niewood, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Henri Nouwen, Alec Wilder, King Crimson, Spinal Tap, Red Creek, The House of Guitars, Poco the dog, how to avoid making an oboe sound like a duck...and why Aaron Copeland kept yelling,"Kill them drums!"
*Recorded August 2025 on the phone between Rochester, NY and Palmdale, CA.
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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.
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