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Andrew Scott's Transition from Art Student to Musician and Painter

artist · 2026-03-23

Andrew Scott, drummer for the band Sloan, left art school just three credits short of completing his degree to pursue a music career. He initially believed music would not be a long-term endeavor, recalling telling his mother he wouldn't be in a rock band at age 30 while asking for money to buy a drum kit. Scott has since balanced his musical career with work as a painter, maintaining connections to his art education background. The story highlights the intersection of visual arts and music in his creative journey.

Key facts

  • Andrew Scott is the drummer for the band Sloan
  • He left art school three credits before completing his degree
  • He initially thought music would not be a long-term career
  • He asked his mother for money to buy a drum kit as a young musician
  • He has maintained a parallel career as a painter alongside music

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Artists

Institutions

  • NSCAD University

Locations

  • Halifax
  • Nova Scotia
  • Canada

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