456 - Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes: Inspiring the Next Generation, Drumming for Andy Grammer, Creating a Loop Library

Working Drummer

Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes is a Los Angeles based drummer who discovered his calling when he first picked up a pair of drumsticks at age three and later booked his first major studio session at the age of 12.

E-MAN is currently touring with pop singer Andy Grammer. He has had the privilege to work with a wide range of artists such as Gwen Stefani, Lukas Nelson, Cody Simpson, Cameron Rafati, Elan, Son of Levi, Tyrone Wells and many more. EMAN played on a record with Joseph Williams, who is the singer of Toto, who enlisted some of his band mates to also play on that record like Steve Lukather. He’s made multiple appearances on TV shows that include SNL, The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres Show, David Letterman and Americas Got Talent.

In this episode, Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes talks about:

• Inspiring the next generation to find their own voice
• Lessons learned through home recording
• What he’s learned from his brother the engineer
• Working with pop singer Andy Grammar
• Bringing your best self to every gig/rehearsal
• Creating opportunities for yourself
• Creating a loop package “Drum Away Loops”
• Being at peace with what the future holds