Drummer Daily
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsReal-world, practical advice for moving from where you are to becoming a pro drummer! You'll hear from Daniel Hadaway, The Drum Coach, along with other musicians who are earning a real living playing music. You'll finish every episode inspired to continue your journey, and you'll be equipped with practical, actionable steps YOU can take to get your first paying gig!
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How to Blend in with a Band When You're the New Guy
March 30, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBToday Braden writes in: What is the secret to playing with hundreds of different musicians and being able to flow with them to the point of excellence when you haven’t had much time to play with them? I’m thinking filling in for the house drummer or filling in for different bands here and there. Check out my FREE class where I walk you through how you can become a pro drummer without getting lucky, even if you don't know anyone in the music business and aren't a musical prodigy: DanielHada...
Don't Say "It Doesn't Work" If You Haven't Tried It
March 28, 2018 16:07 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBSince we're getting close to 200 episodes, I think it's time for all of us to do a gut-check. If you're frustrated by your (lack of) progress either as a player or as a professional musician, ask yourself "Am I actually DOING anything?". More specifically- after nearly 200 episodes, I've given you a TON of free info and specific steps you can follow to become the kind of drummer you want to be- but if you haven't actually implemented any of it- you probably aren't going to get very far! C...
Get Obsessed and Find Your Drumming Voice
March 26, 2018 19:44 - 12 minutes - 17 MBRemember when you were a kid and got obsessed with Transformers, or G.I. Joe, or Pokemon, or Bob the Builder? Or maybe you were like me and when you got a little older you became obsessed with certain bands or musicians? Well I certainly remember that, and today I want to bring some perspective on how we can leverage that same passion again as musicians to fuel our musical development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#187: 3 Ways to Get Clarity on What Artists Want From You
March 20, 2018 19:02 - 14 minutesIf you've ever thought "I wish I could really spend a day inside a producer or artist's head just so I can figure out what they want from a drummer", today's episode is going to give you 3 ways to do exactly that.Get free drumless backing tracks, click track training, tuning resources and more at ProDrumAcademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#186: Let's Hang Out this Year
March 16, 2018 16:53 - 8 minutesI'm making some changes to by Drum Intensive program to hopefully allow more of you to make it a reality. Check it out and let me know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#185: How to Network for Gigs the "Right" Way
March 14, 2018 17:14 - 10 minutesDo you hate the idea of networking? I've never been shy about the fact that I hate "networking". But I DO believe in being intentional about meeting others in the music business and counting on others to help in our music careers. So, how can you meet others and develop relationships that lead to more gigs? Let's talk about it.Also, don't forget to check out ProDrumAcademy.com where you can get started on your path to a career as a pro drummer for FREE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
#184: How to Start Charging for Your Drumming
March 12, 2018 19:57 - 13 minutesToday Rob writes in and asks about how to transition from playing for free to getting paid for drumming. So, what do you say to someone who says "Why should I pay you now, when you used to play for free? I thought we were friends..."Want to be a pro drummer? Get tons of FREE training at ProDrumAcademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#183: Are You a Cool Runnings Type of Drummer?
February 28, 2018 20:43 - 6 minutesIf you already "feel the rhythm" and "feel the rhyme" - you might be a Cool Runnings type of drummer. But I want to share something with you that I discovered on a recent viewing of one of the greatest movies of all time.Get Boom Click Boot Camp for FREE as part of the Pro Drummer Essentials Bundle at ProDrumAcademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#182: Getting Hired and Fired from My First "Big" Gig
February 26, 2018 17:08 - 14 minutesToday I'd thought I'd give you a peek into the internal struggle I went through when I got hired for my first "big-time" gig, and then got fired around a year later. I think the lessons I learned along the way can be helpful to you- whether you're an aspiring pro drummer, or just want to be a great drummer on your own!Get FREE drum mixing tutorials, drumless backing tracks, and a 14-day click track training program at ProDrumAcademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
#181: How Do I Even Know if I'm Getting Any Closer to Going Pro?
February 21, 2018 22:56 - 9 minutesDo you ever feel like you're off in your own little bubble- plugging away at becoming a better drummer- but you have NO idea if you're any closer to your goals as a musician than you were 1, 2 or even 10 years ago? Today's episode is for you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#180: I'm 16. Where Do I Start? And What Recording Gear Do I Need?
February 15, 2018 21:25 - 13 minutesToday I hear from Zack, who's 16 and wants to know about where to start networking, getting sessions, and generally putting his name out there. We'll also talk about what kind of recording gear to get started with.Learn how to become a pro drummer, and get started for free at ProDrumAcademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#179: An Important Update About My Future
February 14, 2018 18:53 - 15 minutesI give an important update about my immediate plans for the future, and maybe give you some plans for your future too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#178: What Does College Football Have to Do with Drumming?
February 02, 2018 17:32 - 9 minutesHere's a mental exercise I like to do in order to figure out where I need to improve as a drummer, musician and all-around human being... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#177: What Kinds of Compromises Should You Make?
February 01, 2018 17:48 - 10 minutesLet's talk about the compromises you'll make every step of the way as a drummer- whether you're just growing as a musician or as a professional... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#176: Stop Asking Me How to Get Famous!
January 11, 2018 21:12 - 6 minutesDo you want to become a famous drummer? Guess what: I have no idea how to do that! Do you want to become a professional, working drummer that makes a living doing what you love? Great! I can help you with that...Learn how to become a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#175: What Will You Stop Doing This Year?
January 09, 2018 19:10 - 11 minutesIt's 2018... Instead of a traditional resolution, where you choose to start doing something new- I want to ask you: What you are going to STOP doing this year?Check out my daily podcast for drummers at DanielHadaway.com/175 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#174: Having Vision for Drum Parts in the Studio and Live
December 18, 2017 19:32 - 7 minutesOne trait that separates the pros from amateurs in both the studio and live settings is the ability to have "vision" for the entire rhythmic foundation of a song. Let's talk about how we can develop our vision in creative settings and effectively communicate that to others- and ultimately leverage this ability into more gigs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#173: Are You Aligning Yourself with the Market?
December 16, 2017 02:30 - 8 minutesAs a drummer, if you want to be a professional, or simply want to be in-demand by other musicians, you have to look at what you're presenting publicly and how that aligns or fits in with those who might hire you... Today on the podcast we'll talk about how you can do just that... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#172: The Money Perils of Being a Pro Musician
December 14, 2017 19:15 - 7 minutesMany drummers who DO "make it" as a pro aren't prepared for the drastic swings in income month-to-month and as a result find themselves working 2 or 3 extra jobs just to support their "career" as a drummer. Why does this happen and how can you prevent it? Let's talk about it today on Drummer Daily.Get this and many more resources just for drummers at DanielHadaway.com/172 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#171: If It's So Easy, Why Haven't You Done It?
December 06, 2017 21:15 - 7 minutesI hear a ton of comments like "Becoming a pro drummer isn't hard to figure out- just work hard, become a great player, and network." But people who say that invariable HAVEN'T become a pro drummer. So why is that? Let's discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#170: Why Becoming a Pro Drummer is Easy (Maybe)
November 29, 2017 23:12 - 8 minutesIs becoming a pro drummer simple and easy? Today I'll make the case for why I think it is.Get more Drummer Daily episodes at DanielHadaway.com/170 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#169: Stop Listening to this Podcast and Do Something
November 22, 2017 17:10 - 9 minutesI've discovered an epidemic amongst us drummers... It's an addiction to learning ABOUT drumming and searching for some magical tip or trick that will change our drumming, without actually TRYING or DOING anything. Let's talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#168: A Different Approach to Playing the Kick Drum
November 10, 2017 21:08 - 8 minutesIn this episode, I'll do my best to describe the technique that I use to play the kick drum... It may or may not be unique to me, but I think it's a great way to get more control and power out of my right foot.Get the whole story at DanielHadaway.com/168 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#167: Does your drumming have this one fatal flaw?
November 09, 2017 15:57 - 10 minutesI'm not super-dogmatic about HOW you should play the drums. I'm all about personal creativity and finding something that works for you. However- there are a couple of aspects of playing the drums that I feel should be non-negotiable... And I want to talk about one of those today.Check out tons of free resources for drummers at DanielHadaway.com/167 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#166: How's Your Drum Diet?
November 03, 2017 14:39 - 9 minutesI recently got roped into another Facebook thread where I witnessed a ton of other drummers giving someone TERRIBLE advice- and it all relates to how we look at our "drum diet". I'll explain in today's episode.Take 5 minutes to fill out my survey- it REALLY helps! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=vdG8CEDb3RO9&ver=shortGet the full story and tons of great, free drumming resources at DanielHadaway.com/166 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#165: Don't Give Them What They're Asking For
November 01, 2017 16:00 - 8 minutesI've made a career out of NOT giving producers and artists what they're asking for. In fact, I think this one aspect of my approach is probably the most responsible for my music career. So how can you make a career out of giving people something different than what they ask for? Listen to find out...Help me out by filling out a super-short survey here: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=vdG8CEDb3RO9&ver=short Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#164: What's Your 4-Minute Mile?
October 30, 2017 15:23 - 7 minutesA lot of things in music might be considered "impossible" until they aren't impossible anymore. Whether it's a specific technique or lick in your drumming, or your overall pursuit of becoming a paid professional, diligently pursuing your own "4-minute mile" is the only you'll find true success as a musician.Get the full story at DanielHadaway.com/164 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#163: How to Strategically Network and Promote Yourself
October 17, 2017 18:35 - 8 minutesI get a lot of questions about meeting the right people, and once we meet them- how to "work" the relationship in order to advance our pro drumming careers. Here's my advice about how to approach those situations, and some tips for promoting yourself as a pro drummer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#162: Leverage Your Weaknesses to Develop as a Drummer
October 06, 2017 15:08 - 10 minutesI'll share how I've become aware of some of my own "weaknesses" and how I take advantage of those weaknesses to develop my own drumming, my music career, and achieve goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#161: Don't Have Much Time to Practice Drums? Do This One Thing
October 05, 2017 18:52 - 8 minutesWe all have days (maybe even weeks or months) where it doesn't feel like we have much time to practice drums. So I've got some advice for you- mainly what the ONE THING you should do in your practice time if you don't have much time for practice...Get tons of free resources for drumming at DanielHadaway.com/161 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#160: Shift Your Mindset About Creating Drum Parts
October 03, 2017 19:33 - 7 minutesMany of us overcomplicate how we go about creating, memorizing or even thinking about drum parts in songs that we play. In this episode I'll offer you a (possibly) new way to think about how you structure drum parts in songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#159: The Battle of "Can" Versus "How"
September 25, 2017 14:14 - 8 minutesThere are two different scenarios in which we can get caught up asking questions of ourselves that use the word "can" instead of "how". One involves our drumming at a very practical level, and the other involves our overall outlook on meeting our goals in music, or even just in life.Check out more awesome resources for becoming a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com/159 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#158: How to Get Recognized and Noticed as a Drummer
September 21, 2017 14:15 - 8 minutesHow can we get our name out there and get recognized as a drummer, and hopefully start getting called for gigs and recording sessions?Get tons of resources - all about becoming a pro drummer - for FREE at DanielHadaway.com/158 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#157: Buy This Gear to Start Recording Drums
September 20, 2017 12:13 - 11 minutesIf you're ready to jump into recording your own drums- either for social media videos or for remote session work- this episode will give you a good place to start if you don't have any hear (and not much of a budget). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#156: How NOT to Get Hired for More Gigs...
September 14, 2017 19:27 - 8 minutesSo you want to get hired for more gigs... You probably need a website, a super-cool bio, maybe some press photos, and an online calendar that shows how busy you are and a way for people to book your time, right? WRONG!!!Get the whole story at DanielHadaway.com/156 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#155: How to Find a Balance Between Pursuing Drumming, Family, Work, and Life...
September 13, 2017 11:42 - 15 minutesHere's a great question that I received in an email from a listener: How can I pursue drumming without it taking away from time with my family and other responsibilities- it's starting to feel like a second full-time job!Listen to over 150 other episodes of Drummer Daily at DanielHadaway.com/155 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#154: What's Up with Having a Bunch of Different Drummers on an Album?
September 08, 2017 14:53 - 12 minutesIs it typical of bands, artists or producers to hire multiple drummers on an album? Why, and who makes that call?... The artist, the producer?… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#153: Becoming a Drummer of Value
September 06, 2017 19:03 - 8 minutesSometimes we pursue success as a drummer (or in life) so relentlessly that we miss out on a much simpler path: rather than pursuing that success, what if we focused on being the kind of musician that others find value in?Learn more about how to become a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com/153 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#152: Crashing on a Ride vs. Riding on a Ride
August 24, 2017 12:15 - 12 minutesLet's talk about something a little less serious and a little more fun today: GEAR! Specifically, I'm going to share my approach to using ride cymbals in different contexts... And even using crash cymbals as rides in some situations. This one should be fun!More fun talk about drum gear can be found at DanielHadaway.com/152 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#151: How to Decide When It's Time to Change Drum Heads
August 22, 2017 21:24 - 13 minutesLet's talk about something really practical today: what signs can we look for that will show us it's time to replace a drum head?Get the full story at DanielHadaway.com/151 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#150: You Don't Get to Give Up!
August 16, 2017 15:33 - 15 minutesToday is a very special episode of Drummer Daily. I want to share a special message with you. If you're feeling like your pursuit of becoming a pro drummer isn't going as well as you'd hoped, or you're feeling frustrated with a lack of progress in your playing- this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#149: Why would anyone hire a remote session drummer?
August 11, 2017 15:08 - 10 minutesWhy in the world would a music producer hire a drummer who lives across the globe to provide studio drum tracks when he can hire a local pro drummer and have him in the studio within 30 minutes? Great question- and it's one worth exploring... Let's get into it...Show notes and more resources for building a career as a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com/149 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#148: How Can I Get Started in the Music Business as a Drummer?
August 10, 2017 20:22 - 11 minutesListener Harrison writes in: "I want to know how to get in the industry. I really want this career but I don't know what to do."Find out how to become a professional drummer at DanielHadaway.com/148 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#147: How to Get Your First Paid Drumming Gig
August 07, 2017 14:00 - 16 minutesLet's get down to the nitty-gritty today. Raphael asks: "My question is the same as any other professional, I guess, How do you get your first paid gig (customer)?"Explore all Drummer Daily episodes, plus more FREE stuff over at DanielHadaway.com/147 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#146: What's the Most Efficient Way to Network for Gigs?
August 04, 2017 12:13 - 10 minutesMark asks about what the most efficient ways to network as a drummer are... What kind of places/events should we attend, what websites do we join, etc. My answer might surprise you...Show notes (along with links mentioned in this episode) are available at DanielHadaway.com/146 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#145: Tips for Practicing for Improvement - While Still Having Fun
August 03, 2017 14:41 - 9 minutesToday's excellent question comes from Austin. He asks: "How often do you work on rudiments and for how long? Also, what's your typical practice routine? I feel like I haven't been improving as much as I should be and I know it's because I don't have a disciplined practice routine. I usually end up just jamming to music, practicing the church songs for that week, or playing grooves to a click. What would you recommend for a solid routine that will help me take my drumming to the next level?"Ch...
#144: How to Pursue a Pro Drum Career without Feeling Selfish
July 28, 2017 15:06 - 9 minutesRyo asks a question about how to pursue a drum career without feeling like you're taking away from your family or being selfish. This is a tough one, and definitely something that I have experience with. So let's talk about it...Explore the complete path to becoming a professional drummer at DanielHadaway.com/144 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#143: How Do You Actually Make Money Playing Drums?
July 27, 2017 18:15 - 9 minutesListener Samuele writes: "I've always dreamed to make my passion (playing drums) a job but I never understood how could I live from that, I mean what's the way to take to get money by playing the drums?"Great question and I've got a great answer. More info and AWESOME resources at DanielHadaway.com/143 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#142: It's Not Perfect But It Counts
July 26, 2017 17:44 - 8 minutesSometimes, when it comes to our drumming and practice, it's not going to be exactly "right" in every way. When we identify those moments as they happen, we can choose to just "show up" and do the work, knowing that it still counts as progress, or we can do nothing at all...Get the whole story and more at danielhadaway.com/142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#141: Do I Focus on Live Jam Sessions & Networking or Playing With a Click and Studio Work?
July 14, 2017 12:30 - 8 minutesIs going to open jam sessions at small clubs and bars a good way ro network/meet other musicians? Or should we focus on getting better in the studio? Today's excellent question comes from Nicholas: "My biggest question is about playing out in open jam situations or at smaller bars/clubs. Is this a good way to get your foot in the door and meet people in the industry or is it more important to work with backing/click tracks and be more studio focused? I've had opportunities to meet and play ...