“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...
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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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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Don’t panic: Dealing with the mental demands of live concerts as a drummer
The third song sends the pedals splintering into bits, your setlist has sailed away on the breeze, you’re still feeling yesterday night’s party and you didn’t have...
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Facing rejection (or: how to deal with the outcome of auditions)
The last note has faded away and the audition is over. Now, you now face two potential outcomes: if you’re lucky enough to get the job, you’ll have to work hard...
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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...
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5 myths about becoming a musician – and why you shouldn’t believe them
I was just nine when I made my plan to become a drummer. I practised a lot, watched endless tutorial videos and drew inspiration from interviews with...
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Questions to ask yourself as an aspiring musician
Even as a child, I was certain that I would become a professional drummer. I hadn’t given any consideration to the various benefits and pitfalls of...