There is little doubt that 2020 will go down in history as an annus horribilis for live music - with far-reaching consequences for bands, musicians, bookers...
How can I earn money as a musician with streaming?
This post was inspired by a recent article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung about how streaming has fundamentally changed the music business. In...
7 reasons why musicians and bands might need a manager – and some why they might not
Do you manage a band, as well as being a musician and drummer? Have you ever wondered whether a manager could help you progress more quickly in...
I made it! What does it mean to succeed as a drummer in the music industry?
Recently, I was asked - for the first time in a long time - why I decided to become a musician. I didn’t have an immediate answer. Was it because I “loved” making...
GEMA, GVL and royalties: How you can earn money as a musician through collecting societies
Playing concerts as a sideman, working in studios, teaching… If you want to earn money as a drummer, there are plenty of ways to do so. However, one...
4 qualities without which you will not be successful in the music business
“Be professional as a musician and agreeable as a colleague”: if you’ve paid attention to my last few blog posts, you might have noticed this advice crop...
Your goals as a drummer – and how you can achieve them (spoiler alert: make a plan!)
You’re bound to know at least one person who is an undeniable natural talent: someone who learns easily, understands things quickly and whom every...
Networking: How to build long-term business relationships as a musician
When I decided to spend five years studying at a conservatory, it had nothing to do with getting a nice certificate. Of course, the institution’s international...
Drumming in the studio: Practical tips for your career
I worked in a recording studio for the first time at the age of 16. Looking back, it’s clear to me that this experience, which I shared with my band, was a...
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Endorsements: who gets them – and what to look out for when striking a deal
Endorsements... I still remember the hours I spent browsing my favorite manufacturers’ catalogs as a child. For me, the huge drums and amazingly shiny...