The Practical Pro Musician

Today 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: DanielHadaway.com/class See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since 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!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: DanielHadaway.com/class See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remember 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do 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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I give an important update about my immediate plans for the future, and maybe give you some plans for your future too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here'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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let'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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It'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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One 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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As 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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I 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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.