With the current state of affairs, are you at home with some extra time on your hands right now? Listening to podcasts is a great way to educate and entertain yourself, and we hope you enjoy this special episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series. 

In the show, ArtistWorks CEO Patricia Butler sits down with legendary jazz drummer Peter Erskine to discover the music that changed his life. The episode is available now anywhere you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here on our site. 

We’re all here for a common theme — the love of music. We figured it's prime time to chat about the important artists, albums and songs that have influenced our online teachers to pursue a life in music. And if you're looking for some new material to check out, this is an excellent way to find out about essential recordings!

On the ArtistWorks Music Series, Butler speaks with master musicians across all genres as they dive deep into topics like becoming a musician, playing at the professional level, and the journey of learning music. Over the coming weeks, we'll be spotlighting many artists and discussing all sorts of instruments and topics:

Music That Changed Your Life: Andy Hall – Wednesday, April 1 

Music That Changed Your Life: Bryan Sutton – Wednesday, April 15

If you're a fan of music podcasts, tune in for new episodes released every other Wednesday on all platforms. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the show. And if you’re staying home right now, feel free to dive into previous episodes. There are plenty of topics to explore with fantastic guests.