489 - Martin Diller: From Full-Time Freelancing in LA to Becoming a Licensed Therapist in the Bay Area, Perspective on Mental Health and Music
Oct 03, 2024•55 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
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
