Thien Lan Weber
France
Teacher/School: Ecole Associative de Musique de Roquefort-les-Pins (France), teacher: Yann Baldacchino
Hi, I’m Thien-Lan, 45, living in the South of France. I only took 2 years of formal drums lessons but my story with music goes a long way.
I studied the piano at a Conservatoire in Paris for 8 years as a child. It was classical music, all work, no play 🙁 Since I was a teenager I’ve been obsessed with 90’s rock and grunge music, but my upbringing led me to get a Masters degree, and a “serious” job, and as the years went by, I knew the only place I could perform like a rockstar was… in my dreams.
In my late 20’s I start playing Rockband on Playstation with my husband and friends, picked up the drums part, and got into it thanks to the rock tracks and the game’s practice mode! Then I went on with my corporate career, had a family, and moved 4 times in 3 countries.
For my 40th birthday, my husband gave me an Alesis Crimson Mesh electronic kit, and I discovered hi-hat and cymbals!
Two years later, we moved again, and despite my total lack of technique and experience with acoustic kits, I dared put my hand up to fill a gap in a band at the local music school. It was the best thing ever.
I then took up formal lessons with Yann Baldacchino who was both our band’s teacher and a drums teacher, and I improved so much in two years! After I got tendinitis, I decided to focus more on active listening, connecting my band members, enhancing the overall vibe, and conveying emotions to our audience. This is exactly what I wanted to show in this video.
I’ve been with South Attitude, our gender-equal rock pop band (3 women, 4 men) since the end 2019 (minus Covid). We perform at the music school, local bars, and community events. Playing on the center stage of our town at “la Fête de la Musique” in 2022 made my little girl’s dream come true!
Also, I work in Tech, a similarly male-dominated sector, so with this competition entry I want to say to all women: ” You’ve got this. You’re amazing, you can rely on your own talents to succeed in whatever field you choose. Don’t be shy, trust yourself, give it a go and it will work out”
Thank you to those who make HLAG this possible and for reading my bio til the end.
Hi, I liked you entering a tune with the band. For the past 8 yrs, I did, too. But this year, everyone was busy so I created a swing tune alone. It felt different but I am glad I tried. You history is quite unique so congrats on your versatility. 🙂
Hi Diane, thank you for your kind words. I like practicing with tracks but for me nothing beats the feeling of playing with the band and it gave me a brand new purpose in life!
Keep on rockin! You killed it and had fun!! You made my day today.
Thanks Nad!
Awesome. You are rocking it. We need to put the Magento band back together.
Thanks Brent!
Was there ever a Magento band? I want to see that!
Do you play?
Very cool! Also a huge fan of 90’s Grunge💗🌊
Thanks Nicole!
Starting a cover of Nirvana’s the Man who sold the world now 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE this, you rock!
Thanks Juliet! Definitely not something I could do while the kids were young.
I’d love to see you sing one day.
bravo !!! et totalement d’accord avec la mention “Don’t be shy, trust yourself, give it a go and it will work out” ! belle continuation à toi !
Merci CFee!
Thanks for sharing your story and your music!
Ha thanks for reading it all.
I know you’re more into rap, I need to find a good one to cover.
a real eCom professional and a real good drummer too! #girlpower
great eCom professional, a valued friend and a rockin drummer too! #girlpower
Thank you Thomas! Much appreciated:)
Bravo Thien Lan ! Super idée de participer à ce concours. Je te souhaite bonne chance
Merci Vero! Je suis encore loin du haut du tableau 😅
Rock on!!
Merci Juju! Hâte de jouer avec les garçons Weber… de Neuilly!
Loved reading this. Always dreamed/hoped I would find time to learn drums or piano. Still time yet. Inspired by your comments of playing in front of loved ones! 😘
If only your favorite software supplier didn’t give you so much work! 🙈
Good luck Thien Lan! 🙌🤟🏼
Takk Sophia!