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Want to Get Paid for Drumming? Do this...
Drummer Daily - March 25, 2020 18:31 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIf you aren't approaching your drumming like a business (whether you want to make money from it or not)- you're missing out on TONS of opportunities that could be within your grasp. Today, we're going to talk about why you need to stop putting so much effort into developing your drumming- and sta...
One Difference Between "Making It" and Not
Drummer Daily - March 20, 2020 20:48 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI've noticed one key difference between the players that "make it" as drummers and those that don't... And it all can be figured out by looking at how each drummer approaches rudiments... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Use the Same Unfair Advantage as Me
Drummer Daily - March 17, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI bet you've been forced to work from home this week... So why not take advantage of this OPPORTUNITY to improve your drumming- and maybe even make some progress in your music career? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creating Your Own Drumming Opportunities
Drummer Daily - March 13, 2020 15:57 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI know it can be tough if you live in an area where there might be a huge market for paid professional drummers. So, what can you do in those situations to find new opportunities? You CREATE the market! We'll talk about how that's possible in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
The Right and Wrong Ways to Use Drum Tutorial Sites
Drummer Daily - March 10, 2020 09:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThere are tons of online drum lesson sites- full of amazing drummers doing things I could only dream of doing... They're all very entertaining to watch, but is there really any way to get something useful out of them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should I Quantize My Drum Recordings?
Drummer Daily - March 06, 2020 10:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsLet's dive into the somewhat-controversial subject of time-aligning or quantizing our recorded drum tracks- aka making our timing sound perfect. Should we do it in order to make the best possible recordings- or should we avoid it so that we don't use it as a crutch and to keep the recordings soun...
The Solution for Your Drumming Career
Drummer Daily - March 03, 2020 15:31 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsLiterally nothing should stop you from the musical success you're seeking- whether that's being a pro drummer, or just being the best musician you possibly can be. Today, we're talking about common hurdles to our music careers and the choices we have to make as a result. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Drummers Listen Up!
Drummer Daily - February 21, 2020 22:46 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI've come to a crossroads with this show, and we're going to go back to focusing on all you drummers out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broken Toilet Paper and Constantly Improving
Drummer Daily - January 31, 2020 21:07 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWe finally moved into our new house! Since moving, I've been constantly noticing little things that are broken- or at least not is as good shape as I would expect them to be- considering it's a brand-new house. Along the way, I've rediscovered an old concept in my music career that I think everyo...
What I Learned from Harry Styles
Drummer Daily - January 09, 2020 20:45 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI recently heard an interview with Harry Styles where he talked for a bit about the practice of songwriting, and how that relates to being prepared for inspiration. It was a perfect description of how I feel about the practice of being someone that calls themself a musician. Let's talk about it. ...
Buy the Right Gear for You!
Drummer Daily - December 13, 2019 17:42 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIt can be so so tempting to want that really cool, shiny new music toy... And if you're anything like me, the shinier the better. But sometimes, the best next piece of gear is something a little less sexy and a little more impactful on our music careers. Let's talk about it today... Hosted on A...
I Don't Get Paid Enough for This
Drummer Daily - December 06, 2019 21:42 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIs there something you wish you could change about the music scene you're trying to "make it" in? For many of us, it might be that our music scene doesn't value musicians the way we'd like to be valued... So we're being underpaid. If this sounds anything like a thought you've had, today's episode...
Networking the Right Way
Drummer Daily - November 22, 2019 20:48 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI talk about this topic a lot because I get the most questions about it from other musicians. Is there a right way and a wrong way to network? Is there a secret to networking so that it is actually effective, but also not extremely awkward and dishonest? You bet... Let's talk about it on today...
Dealing with Unsupportive Friends and Family
Drummer Daily - November 15, 2019 20:39 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIt's almost a guarantee that there will be someone in your life that either: Won't understand why you're trying to be a pro musician, Won't be supportive of your pursuit of a music career, Or both! So today, let's talk about the inevitable... What can you do to deal with an unsupportive frie...
Stop giving your bosses what they want
Drummer Daily - November 07, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsNo joke: if you can master what we're talking about this week, you'll have the single greatest weapon in your arsenal that any pro musician could dream of having! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making the Most of Practice Time
Drummer Daily - November 01, 2019 17:24 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThere are times when warming up, running through some scales or rudiments, and mentally preparing for a practice session before beginning that session is called for... But what about when you've got 30 minutes of practice time and you've got 4 new songs to learn? Let's talk about it... Hosted o...
Put on Your Practice Pants!
Drummer Daily - October 25, 2019 20:24 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsA couple of practical tips (and maybe one not-so-practical tip) for finding time in life to do things you enjoy, simply because you enjoy them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't Create the Perfect Plan!
Drummer Daily - October 17, 2019 19:36 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThe fastest way to torpedo your music career before it even starts is by having a plan that is too detailed. Let's talk about why, and what you should do instead of over-planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Afford That New Piece of Gear
Drummer Daily - October 11, 2019 17:33 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsLet's talk about money. Specifically, a fun concept that I've used to afford (or at least justify purchasing) tons of awesome gear for many years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let Your Playing Do the Talking
Drummer Daily - October 04, 2019 19:48 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsTales and tips of what not to do from your local name-dropping musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Touring Messed Up My Brain!
Drummer Daily - September 26, 2019 17:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsToday, let's take a fun look at some of the ways that touring can change aspects of our personalities, and the real-world consequences that can have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Simplest Way to Figure Out Where to Start
Drummer Daily - September 21, 2019 15:52 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWhat can you actually do right now that will start you down the path of becoming a pro musician? What about if you've already tried to start, but feel stuck? Today's episode is for you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Weird Story I've Never Shared
Drummer Daily - September 12, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIt hit me the other day that I've never shared this story with you. 12 years ago, immediately after getting fired from my dream gig I was offered a job as a real estate agent, even though I've never worked in real estate before, and I was in my early 20's. So today, I'm going to share my story of...
2 Secrets from the Very Top of the Music Business
Drummer Daily - August 31, 2019 13:52 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI recently sat down with a friend who plays for one of the biggest artists in the world. He let me in on something that (to me at least) was too cool not to share... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If I Had to Start Over
Drummer Daily - August 22, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI recently got to play a show with an old friend and we did things just like the "good ole days"... No tour bus, tour manager, or our own sound guy- or anything else that I got used to having as a professional musician. We just jumped in the car and drove 5 hours to play a show for a few hundred...
Getting Gigs Isn't Hard
Drummer Daily - August 16, 2019 19:44 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsI'm going to tell you something today that might sting a little. And it probably will make some pro musicians out there kinda mad... But it's ok. This episode will help demystify some of the process of getting gigs as an aspiring pro musician. And if you're a pro musician and are feeling angry ab...
Take a Shortcut in Your Music Career
Drummer Daily - August 10, 2019 13:23 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThere are many things in our music careers that can take time and effort in order to achieve or address. But today, we're going to talk about something you can do that is the opposite. Let's talk about how to find more time to focus on music today. And what's great about this exercise is that i...
Getting Paid in a Scene Full of Freebies
Drummer Daily - August 02, 2019 13:49 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsOne VERY common challenge that most of us have faced, or will face at some point is this: How can I start charging people for my musicianship when there are tons of other musicians in my scene willing to do it for free? Today we'll discuss 3 principles that will help you move from playing for...
It Only Takes One Connection
Drummer Daily - July 26, 2019 15:40 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsToday we'll discuss 3 different seemingly-unrelated happenings in my life, that all point to the same concept that will help YOU continue forward in your music career. Plus: what does chugging coleslaw in a high school cafeteria have to do with getting gigs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
How to Get Past Being Shy So You Can Network
Drummer Daily - July 18, 2019 11:03 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsDoes becoming a professional musician change our behavior- specifically in musical/professional situations? Or do we have to change our behavior in order to become pro musicians? Kind of a chicken or the egg type of question, I know. Well, I actually think we change our behavior first. The rea...
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