Aaron Della Vedova is hosting a special guest on his Chats and Tats podcast - Tanner Wayne, a musician and drummer. Aaron admires Tanner's skill and has always wanted to learn how to play drums himself. Aaron and Tanner discuss how Tanner came to be a professional drummer and the respect and admiration they have for the art form.

In this conversation, the speaker talks about becoming a professional drummer. He grew up in a musical family, with his dad playing the drums, bass, guitar and singing. At the age of 9, he jumped on the drum set and his dad said he had it. He is currently in three bands, the biggest of which being In Flames, and the other two being Hollows and Night Themes. He talks about how most professional musicians don't become successful by accident, and that growing up in a musical environment was a major factor in his own success.

The narrator recounts a moment in his life when his uncle, whom he looked up to, told him he was an artist after seeing a drawing he had done. This moment was significant for the narrator, as it was the first time someone had told him he was an artist. He also mentions how his father encouraged him to pursue music as a child, buying him a drum set and lessons which led him to where he is today.

Tanner recalled how his parents had been instrumental in helping him pursue his drumming career from a young age, even though he couldn't afford a drum set or lessons. He also shared his advice to parents of aspiring musicians, encouraging them to support their children and buy them quality instruments. Additionally, the speaker discussed how the local band Blink 182 had been an inspiration for him, living in the same area and being a successful band. Finally, he emphasized how support and inspiration are key for children wanting to pursue a career in music and how it can be difficult in rural areas.

What we chat about:

[0:00:40] Guest intro

[0:02:27] How I became a drummer.

[0:03:16] The biggest influences in Tanners Life

[0:06:35] Battle of the bands

[0:07:56] Music influences

[0:10:08] Tour life: In Flames

[0:14:26] How technology impacted ticket and album sales

[0:18:21] Own all your shit

[0:27:09] Give it everything you've got

[0:29:28] Coping with tendonitis

[0:31:12] Stem Cell Therapy

[0:47:22] Mental Health Awareness

[0:48:41] A new spiritual path

[0:55:41] People need to relate

[0:58:32] Staying humble

[0:59:53] Tanners tattoo