Drumming & Entrepreneurship w/ Zoë McMillan
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-fourth episode, Zoë McMillan joins Mat to discuss her new venture, DrumSknz, along with her journey as a session drummer, her experiences on tour, drum covers, and her presence on YouTube. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about the music industry and much more.
Episode Highlights
Zoë’s new venture, DrumSknz, and how it came to life.
Her experiences as a session drummer and touring with various artists.
The rise of drum covers on YouTube and how Zoë uses this platform to connect with her audience.
Zoë’s journey in the music industry and how she balances entrepreneurship with being a drummer.
The Dreamfest Game – Zoë's unique take on festival lineups.
Insights into session work, the importance of networking, and how drummers fit into the larger music ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
DrumSknz – The Birth of a New Venture: Zoë shares how she created DrumSknz, a unique product that adds value to the drumming community.
Session Drumming & Touring: Zoë talks about her experiences as a session drummer, from the studio to the stage.
The Power of YouTube: How Zoë leveraged YouTube for drum covers and to build an online community.
Music Industry Insights: Zoë’s perspective on navigating the modern music industry, as an artist and entrepreneur.
The Importance of Networking: The role networking plays in building a successful music career and maintaining long-term success.
Guest Spotlight
Zoë McMillan is an accomplished drummer and entrepreneur, known for her work as a session musician and her innovative venture, DrumSknz.
Follow Zoë on Instagram @zomcmillan and DrumSknz on Instagram @drumsknzz to stay up to date on her latest projects.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
