I really just wanted to play the drum set and match that. I was never really into the percussion thing. John Otto drummatchpercussion Change image and share on social
I've always liked funk and rock and everything. John Otto funkhaverock Change image and share on social
I usually go with the first instinct, and then build upon that. John Otto buildinstinct Change image and share on social
We knew we wanted to put a lot of melody into it - a lot more than what we did on our first album. John Otto albumknowlot Change image and share on social
Jazz was more of a tool for me to use to enhance my musicality. John Otto enhancejazzmusicality Change image and share on social
Even on the drum level, it's all about stating your theme, going back to certain things that need to be emphasized, not doing fills for the sake of doing fills. John Otto backdrumemphasize Change image and share on social
Sometimes the band can't fully hear your fill, so they come in differently. So I've also learned not to really step out too much, because you sacrifice the band when you do that. John Otto banddifferentlyfill Change image and share on social
