Finding the Groove with Drummer and Lawyer Bryan Tuk
Release Date: 07/22/2025
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Finding the Groove with Drummer and Lawyer Bryan Tuk
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Episode 154 features Bryan Tuk who’s here to bolster the rhythm section with his drums, his law degree, and his musical educator self. During this episode we discuss Bryan’s path from when he first picked up the sticks to graduating law school, with enough tangents and conversation to cover just about everything in between and beyond those two points of reference. From here on out you’ll hear us discuss the drive to help creatives, connecting with an audience, teaching and learning, the sorry position of the arts and music education right now, and much more Mentioned and Helpful Links...
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info_outlineEpisode 154 features Bryan Tuk who’s here to bolster the rhythm section with his drums, his law degree, and his musical educator self.
During this episode we discuss Bryan’s path from when he first picked up the sticks to graduating law school, with enough tangents and conversation to cover just about everything in between and beyond those two points of reference.
From here on out you’ll hear us discuss the drive to help creatives, connecting with an audience, teaching and learning, the sorry position of the arts and music education right now, and much more
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