Tom Dobrzanski – Bringing Together Passion and Business
The Zolas: Tom Dobrzanski (piano) & Zachary Gray (vocals/guitar).
Recently, Sauder graduate, Tom Dobrzanski, now a producer, engineer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and keyboardist for The Zolas, came to speak to my COMM101 lecture. It was truly a treat to hear someone who was able to combine his passion for music and business, speak about how he began his career.
After listening to him speak, I was extremely intrigued to find out more about him, and how he started up. I’ve definitely heard of a few of the bands that he produced for, including Hey Ocean!, We are the City, and Said the Whale. Just started searching up their songs, including The Zolas, and I actually really like it!
Hearing him speak about how he started his studio (Vertical Studios), made me think about what I could do with the passions I love.
This opportunity of meeting so many influential people, including Tom Dobrzanski, made me realize the many advantages of coming to Sauder, and I will definitely try take advantage of a lot of these occasions.
Here are a few songs you can enjoy:
The Zolas, You’re Too Cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPF1qjkDOsY&feature=related
We Are The City, Astronomers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5GOIYj5giI
Said the Whale, Loveless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSyfW7Ci1E