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
