The Practical Pro Musician

Is becoming a pro drummer simple and easy? Today I'll make the case for why I think it is.Get more Drummer Daily episodes at DanielHadaway.com/170 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've discovered an epidemic amongst us drummers... It's an addiction to learning ABOUT drumming and searching for some magical tip or trick that will change our drumming, without actually TRYING or DOING anything. Let's talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I'll do my best to describe the technique that I use to play the kick drum... It may or may not be unique to me, but I think it's a great way to get more control and power out of my right foot.Get the whole story at DanielHadaway.com/168 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm not super-dogmatic about HOW you should play the drums. I'm all about personal creativity and finding something that works for you. However- there are a couple of aspects of playing the drums that I feel should be non-negotiable... And I want to talk about one of those today.Check out tons of free resources for drummers at DanielHadaway.com/167 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I recently got roped into another Facebook thread where I witnessed a ton of other drummers giving someone TERRIBLE advice- and it all relates to how we look at our "drum diet". I'll explain in today's episode.Take 5 minutes to fill out my survey- it REALLY helps! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=vdG8CEDb3RO9&ver=shortGet the full story and tons of great, free drumming resources at DanielHadaway.com/166 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've made a career out of NOT giving producers and artists what they're asking for. In fact, I think this one aspect of my approach is probably the most responsible for my music career. So how can you make a career out of giving people something different than what they ask for? Listen to find out...Help me out by filling out a super-short survey here: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=vdG8CEDb3RO9&ver=short See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A lot of things in music might be considered "impossible" until they aren't impossible anymore. Whether it's a specific technique or lick in your drumming, or your overall pursuit of becoming a paid professional, diligently pursuing your own "4-minute mile" is the only you'll find true success as a musician.Get the full story at DanielHadaway.com/164 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I get a lot of questions about meeting the right people, and once we meet them- how to "work" the relationship in order to advance our pro drumming careers. Here's my advice about how to approach those situations, and some tips for promoting yourself as a pro drummer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'll share how I've become aware of some of my own "weaknesses" and how I take advantage of those weaknesses to develop my own drumming, my music career, and achieve goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all have days (maybe even weeks or months) where it doesn't feel like we have much time to practice drums. So I've got some advice for you- mainly what the ONE THING you should do in your practice time if you don't have much time for practice...Get tons of free resources for drumming at DanielHadaway.com/161 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many of us overcomplicate how we go about creating, memorizing or even thinking about drum parts in songs that we play. In this episode I'll offer you a (possibly) new way to think about how you structure drum parts in songs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are two different scenarios in which we can get caught up asking questions of ourselves that use the word "can" instead of "how". One involves our drumming at a very practical level, and the other involves our overall outlook on meeting our goals in music, or even just in life.Check out more awesome resources for becoming a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com/159 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can we get our name out there and get recognized as a drummer, and hopefully start getting called for gigs and recording sessions?Get tons of resources - all about becoming a pro drummer - for FREE at DanielHadaway.com/158 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're ready to jump into recording your own drums- either for social media videos or for remote session work- this episode will give you a good place to start if you don't have any hear (and not much of a budget). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So you want to get hired for more gigs... You probably need a website, a super-cool bio, maybe some press photos, and an online calendar that shows how busy you are and a way for people to book your time, right? WRONG!!!Get the whole story at DanielHadaway.com/156 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a great question that I received in an email from a listener: How can I pursue drumming without it taking away from time with my family and other responsibilities- it's starting to feel like a second full-time job!Listen to over 150 other episodes of Drummer Daily at DanielHadaway.com/155 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it typical of bands, artists or producers to hire multiple drummers on an album? Why, and who makes that call?... The artist, the producer?… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes we pursue success as a drummer (or in life) so relentlessly that we miss out on a much simpler path: rather than pursuing that success, what if we focused on being the kind of musician that others find value in?Learn more about how to become a pro drummer at DanielHadaway.com/153 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk about something a little less serious and a little more fun today: GEAR! Specifically, I'm going to share my approach to using ride cymbals in different contexts... And even using crash cymbals as rides in some situations. This one should be fun!More fun talk about drum gear can be found at DanielHadaway.com/152 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk about something really practical today: what signs can we look for that will show us it's time to replace a drum head?Get the full story at DanielHadaway.com/151 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.