517 - J Rod Sullivan: Playing with Janet Jackson, Adjusting to the Bigger Gig

Working Drummer

In 2006, J-rod uploaded his first Youtube video, receiving positive feedback that reinforced his belief in using his musical talent to educate and inspire others. Committed to honing his craft, J-rod enrolled in the Atlanta Institute of Music, graduating in 2012, and later joined The 4 Korners band in 2013. With a growing online community of over 700K+ followers, J-rod’s brand transcends his talent, drawing in aspiring and talented musicians with his style, methods, and dedication.
Currently serving as the drummer for Janet Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, and The 4 Korners, J-rod continues to make waves in the music industry through his passion and dedication.

• Adapting to his first big pop gig coming from the jazz fusion world
• Being told to go for it “in show mode” for his audition video
• Adjusting to the smaller box of a pop gig and still finding ways to be himself
• How this live gig is improving his session playing
• Learning to navigate the infrastructure of a big tour
• Ways to have the compensation conversation

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