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AJ wears a lot of different hats that all related to drumming: session and touring drummer, teacher and drum camp organizer, composer and author. With so many facets to his character and abilities, what does he identify with the most? 
 AJ takes us through the struggles of overthinking, over-analyzing, and how we can be healthier and happier with ourselves as musicians in general. 
 
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This week's guest has performed live or on record with a wide array of artists including David Bowie, Elton John, A-ha, Asia, Wishbone Ash, Joss Stone, Tom Jones... and many more.
But to us?
He was our drum teacher.
Mike Sturgis taught both of us at ACM, so getting to sit down with him all these years later felt like a real full-circle moment.
We chatted about what it really takes to build a career in music, why you should just bring what you've got, the importance of always giving your best, and why sticking things out can often be the thing that makes the biggest difference.

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We’re still buzzing from recording this episode, which ending up being more like a masterclass! This is a unique interview with Stanton, where he covers a wide range of topics with absolute honesty and passion: the realities of co-owning a music venue, taking control of his own publishing and royalties, maintaining a close relationship with his daughter while building his career, the important role that therapy has played in his happiness... and he plays a lot for us too!

A special mention goes out to Nick, Stanton’s engineer, who we loved meeting here as well. 

Stanton Moore:
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Buckle up... because this week we're asking: Why should anyone mess with women over 40?
We're diving into the unexpected gifts of midlife—from rage and people-pleasing to finding your voice, unlearning old beliefs, resting without guilt, and caring a little less about what everyone else thinks.
If you're over 40 and nodding along already, this one's for you.
Tell us: what resonated most?

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Stu Fagan tells us how he built a drum teaching business and turned it into a music school with multiple teachers. He talks candidly about his experiences with the highs and lows of viral posts on social media, looking after yourself for your children, and protecting your mental health in the long run. 
Stu Fagan:
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