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Robert Blair is a Nashville TN based drummer with decades of live and studio experience. Originally from South Carolina, Robert's early love and commitment to drumming led him to working and touring by the age of 16 with players many years his senior. At the age of 21, he made the move to Nashville where he's built a reputation as a solid and reliable player with a professional sound. Not only does Robert stay busy in Nashville, live and in the studio, he has become the first call sub for country super star Martina McBride as well as the iconic pop band Wang Chung.

In this episode Robert talks about:

  • His early interest in drumming
  • Acclimating to Nashville and it’s scene
  • Learning from Nashville’s legends
  • Finding ways to nurture growth in your playing
  • Staying “awake” when performing
  • The power of therapy
  • Being your authentic self
  • Communicating the time feel from the count off to the last chorus
  • Subbing on the Martina McBride gig
  • Subbing with Wang Chung
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