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...
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...
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...
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Sideman and studio drummer: How to survive as a freelance musician
All the musicians I know began their careers in cover bands. During my studies, I, too, spent a lot of time in wedding and event ensembles. I also invested...
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How can I find live gigging opportunities as a professional drummer?
Whenever I asked this question of colleagues with more experience, I always got the same answer: “Word-of-mouth recommendations.” Right from...
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Earning money as a drummer: 5 tips for earning a living through music
If your ambition is to become a drummer, you’ll almost certainly have spent time thinking about how, exactly, you’re going to earn a living through music...
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Determining your daily rates as a drummer and professional musician
In this post, I want to address the topic of how we make money. It’s a topic that doesn’t just affect drummers, but creative professionals in all fields...