Full Time Hustle

Today’s guest is Jon Chalden (@jonchalden on instagram.) A dynamic, witty, cynical, intelligent and very underrated drummer friend of mine who is one of the smartest and hardest workers I know. I’ve watched him do well for SO many years, and I’ve been dying to get some real unfiltered knowledge from him on what makes him tick, and how he makes it work. Here are some facts on Jon: Jon Chalden has been playing professionally for over 35 years. After graduating from the nationally-recognized jazz program at Decatur (IL) MacArthur High School directed by Jim Culbertson, he cut his teeth in various Midwest rock, jazz, and R&B acts, honing a very song-oriented style that has created an in-demand schedule of live and studio dates. Currently he is on the road with singer/songwriter Nathan Angelo and regularly performs with the legendary Rupert’s Orchestra. Outside of those commitments, Jon also maintains a busy schedule of sessions and freelance live dates.  Jon is the co-host of the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast pod