489 - Martin Diller: From Full-Time Freelancing in LA to Becoming a Licensed Therapist in the Bay Area, Perspective on Mental Health and Music

Working Drummer

Originally from the Bay Area, Martin Diller spent over a decade on the LA scene, touring, recording and playing locally with a wide range of acts including Post Modern Jukebox and his own quartet. Over the pandemic, he went back to school and became a licensed therapist, and returned to the Bay Area where he still maintains an active performance schedule alongside his therapy practice.

In this episode, Martin talks about:

• The 7-day-a-week grind of freelancing in LA
• Playing with Post-Modern Jukebox and other LA artists
• How his career shift coincided with a desire to relocate back home to the Bay Area
• How he incorporates music and drumming into his therapy practice
• Developing intentional ways of maintaining mental health and balance as a musician, especially on the road