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Jakyn Bryan

Jakalin Bryant is a Black orchestral percussionist and protégé of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP), pursuing a music performance degree at Valdosta State University.

Sep 29, 2026

ABOP PODCAST

ABOP PODCAST

Episode 37. Finding Rhythm

Sep 29 · 58m

Ashley DudleyGUEST
50:23
But I think it's also okay to normalize a nonlinear path as a musician.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
50:27
[instrumental music] Hi, my name is Jakyn Bryan, and I am a protégé with the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
50:43
I am currently doing my master's in music performance at the University of Georgia.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
50:47
Today, we will be talking about the pros and cons of being a percussionist.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
50:53
We all love percussion, but we must admit there are some things that are less than desirable that are out of our hands.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
51:02
So first, we're gonna start with our first con.
Jakyn BryanGUEST
51:05
The cost of the equipment is very, very expensive.

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