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Ra Tache (Vanesa Martín) Interview: Self-Taught Drumming, South America, & Playing with Feeling
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We sat down with Ra at the Europe Drum Show 2026 to talk about her journey from a musical household in northern Spain to touring with one of the country's biggest pop artists, Vanessa Martín. Entirely self-taught, Ra opens up about learning by ear, why she'll only take gigs she feels a genuine connection to, the role social media has played in every opportunity she's had, and how a chemical engineering degree shaped the way she thinks about music as a career. Whether you're a self-taught drummer wondering if it's enough, or just curious how a working pro approaches the craft, this conversation is full of warmth and honest advice.
00:00 – Welcome & Europe Drum Show Highlights
02:09 – Growing Up Self-Taught
05:38 – On Reading Music as a Pro Drummer
09:43 – Touring with Vanessa Martín
11:40 – Playing with Joy & Connection
14:13 – Working in English vs Spanish Music
15:18 – Social Media as a Tool, Not a Goal
20:17 – Heading to South America
24:21 – Ra's Own EP & Where to Find Her
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