427 - Petar Janjic: Hitting His Stride in Nashville with Cory Wong, Uncle Bronco, and More

Working Drummer

Petar Janjic is best known for playing with Cory Wong these days, but stays busy playing live and recording with many other Nashville artists. Petar's journey in music began with a solid educational foundation in his hometown of Kraljevo, Serbia . He pursued his passion by moving to the United States and earning both a Bachelor's and Masters degrees from McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul. He moved to Nashville in 2019. With his expertise and versatile skills, Petar Janjic continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his dynamic drumming and unwavering dedication to his craft. His contributions to the music industry and collaborations with esteemed artists have solidified his reputation as a true force to be reckoned with in the realm of percussion.

In this episode, Petar talks about:

• How the old guard of Nashville studio drumming has influenced his approach
• How the Cory Wong gig has fun/goofy aspects, but also takes preparation and quality control very seriously
• The Minneapolis approach to time and groove that he and Cory both come from
• Releasing an online drum course with Cory, and his "overtone control" cymbal dampeners
• Playing with Victor Wooten
• Uncle Bronco, his trio project with organist Ty Bailie and guitarist Adam McPhail