The short answer is NO. The slightly longer answer is HELL NO. The proof is here ====> In my 5 year teaching career, I have worked with over 100 aspiring musicians, almost half of which were above the age of 30. About 10% were over 40. And one was 72. I would be more focusedContinue reading “Am I too old for drum lessons???”
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Tips for the working drummer (part 2 – action)
So we worked on your attitude in Tips for the Working Drummer (part 1 – attitude) but now you have to do something about it. Face it, you’re a salesman! You have a service. You want other people to use it. Don’t start thinking quotas and nagging bosses. However, the sooner you accept your mission, theContinue reading “Tips for the working drummer (part 2 – action)”
Tips for the working drummer (part 1 – attitude)
I played my first gig in 2003 at a crummy bar outside of Philadelphia. About 20 people were in the room, maybe 3 of them danced, many weren’t listening, and the bar made us pay for our drinks. We played classic rock and didn’t care about the crappy paycheck. We yelled at each other aboutContinue reading “Tips for the working drummer (part 1 – attitude)”
Great Modern Drummer Article on Feel
Great Modern Drummer Article on Feel
Can feel be taught? Do some just have it while others don’t? My personal opinion is that it takes a lot of development to bring unnatural instincts out of a person. While not everyone is born with certain emotions and feelings, they can be improved on with practice. Listen to others, listen to yourself, and take in as much advice from credible drummers as possible. Start with the ones on the link provided.
Jon Ardito 