Most People Quit Too Early - A Drummer's Advice | Kevin Rice

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Rice discusses the intersection of his passion for drumming and his academic career in entomology.

Send us a message and your feedback In this episode of Radio Safa, we sit down with Dr. Kevin Rice, a talented drummer based in Virginia who also serves as a professor of entomology at Virginia Tech. Kevin shares his unique journey of balancing two worlds — science and music — and how drumming, even as a passion pursued in his spare time, has had a powerful impact on his academic career, mindset, and daily life. We explore how music can influence focus, creativity, and personal well-being, an...

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Rice

Topics covered

• drumming
• science
• music
• academic career
• personal well-being

Keywords

• drummer
• Virginia
• entomology
• music influence
• creativity

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Organizations: Virginia Tech

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