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How does one begin to become a master of their craft?
Listening to this music, there is no doubt that the State of Nature Band's drummer, J.P. DeLaRosa, is a master of his craft. He has come to that level through having the gift, through being given good direction, and through hard work.
J.P. comes from a family of generations of talented musicians. His father, also a drummer, taught him the basics as a young boy. One day, in J.P.'s early teen years, his father felt that his son was ready to take a giant step toward becoming a serious drummer, and gave him a record. It was Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy". He told the teenager to listen carefully, over and over; to listen to every note that John Bonham played; to discern the subtlety of every hit and of every drag of the stick; and to learn and develop his own style. J.P. trained, headphones over his ears, a hat pulled down over the headphones to keep the headphones tight. He listened over and over, while playing his drums along with the record. This zen-like training was the turning point in his development as a musician.
Hard work, dedication, the love and guidance of his father, all helped J.P. develop his gift, and become a master of his craft. J.P. had been in a few bands, and he had become known and respected among many local musicians.
David, Sam, and Kevin, friends whom he had known since their days as children playing volleyball together, certainly knew of his talent. When they convinced him to join them in their band, the synergy was complete. Rock n roll has got to have rhythm, and thanks to J.P. DeLaRosa, the rhythm of the State of Nature Band beats loud and true.
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