Marty Beller is the Grammy Award–winning drummer for the iconic alt-rock band They Might Be Giants, and a composer for Film, TV, dance, and educational media. He brings his 60-90 minute interactive, immersive lecture to music students, aspiring artists, and anyone passionate about the arts. Marty immerses attendees in a vibrant whirlwind of experiences and shared stories — from recording studios to live shows, the big break, creative meetings, surfing the sea of inquiry and beyond. Marty utilizes decades of experience to leave students with a clear understanding of what a working music career looks like, as well as the importance of finding your voice, collaborating, showing up hungry, and grabbing every opportunity. And the most important thing is to put every bit of energy you have into everything you do!