Drummer Sarah Thawer – How to Utilize Social Media and Get Sponsorships

Author: Shereen Kassam, FunnyBrownGirl
Published: Thu 07 Feb 2019
Episode Link: https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/episode-21-drum-guru-sarah-thawer-how-to-be-a-social-influencer

Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5.

Sarah is currently freelancing, touring, recording and performing with international artists playing various genres including jazz, fusion, latin, gospel, funk, r&b, hip hop, Indian and world music.

She studied jazz and world music at York University and was the recipient of the Oscar

Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, in addition to graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction.

Sarah has shared the stage and played with many popular artists including AR Rahman,

George Watsky, Robert Sput Searight, Jane Bunnett, Charlotte Day Wilson, Tyler Shaw, Ruth B, Osman Mir, Shweta Subram, Jeremy Ledbetter, Salim-Sulaiman, Benny Dayal, Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Roger and Sam Grandison to name a few.

Sarah endorses Vic Firth drum sticks, Evans drum heads, Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, 64 Audio, Gruv Gear and Prologix Pads. Sarah is also the Brand Ambassador for the company Remitbee.

Key Questions answered by Sarah Thawer:

How she convinced her parents to allow her to pursue music
How she discovered his passion
How she got signed by sponsors
How Sarah challenges herself and goal setting
What traits Sarah believes helped her achieve success
Advice for other creatives on their journey

Sarah Thawer Discusses:

How her creative journey started
How Sarah became a social influencer
How Sarah got “discovered”
How her purpose makes her feel
Being a freelance musician
How to make opportunities for yourself
How to disengage from jealousy and competition
Being a woman in the music industry
Her work ethic

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