How do you stay motivated to practice drums?
That’s a fantastic question.
Let’s keep things real here:
Continue reading “How To Stay Motivated To Practice Drums”How To Stay Motivated To Practice Drums
Category: Mindset
What To Do When Drumming’s Getting Boring – Or Worse
Drumming’s getting boring for you?
You feel like you always play the same old stuff?
Maybe even … yeah, you even feel like it’s getting worse?
Most of us probably know this pain: stagnation.
I sure do!
(And it sucks, let’s be honest.)
For this reason, I’m going to share some practical tips that really help improve your drumming.
After all, some things seem more boring or worse than they actually are.
Continue reading “What To Do When Drumming’s Getting Boring – Or Worse”Fear Of Drumming Failure? How To Do It Anyway
Holy crap!
There’s this undeniable fear of drumming failure taking over your body and mind.
Can you feel it?
Maybe you’re going to jam with others for the first time.
Or there’s something totally different scaring the shit out of you.
You might feel paralyzed.
Like, you simply just can’t do it.
And yet, I need to scream it from the top of my lungs:
Do it anyway!
After all, the best way to overcome your fear of drumming failure is right through it.
Unsurprisingly, I’m writing from personal experiences.
Continue reading “Fear Of Drumming Failure? How To Do It Anyway”Why I Don’t Care About Talent (And You Shouldn’t Either)
How important is talent when it comes to drumming?
Honestly, I couldn’t care less about it.
And you shouldn’t either.
Am I just ignorant?
Maybe.
But I’m also perfectly honest:
Talent is a nice, but nothing to rely on for a whole creative life.
Real talk:
You can be the most talented drummer out there.
At some point, however, you have to do the “dirty work”.
Dirty work – also called practicing the drums.
Personally, I don’t care about talent.
But why?
Continue reading “Why I Don’t Care About Talent (And You Shouldn’t Either)”About Finding Musical Strength In Taking A Break
It’s been quite silent on this blog drumming lately.
I haven’t published a post in months.
No new tips or drums sheet music.
Obviously, FOMO is nothing I’m worried about.
But why the break?
Basically, I needed time to think.
It was time for me to get my shit together.
(Again.)
However, I don’t regret taking a break.
Simply because
Breaks can be outstandingly powerful.
The same applies to drumming.
Continue reading “About Finding Musical Strength In Taking A Break”Feeling Insecure When Drumming? Try This!
Have you ever felt insecure when drumming?
Hands down:
I have.
More than once.
Hey, we’re all human?
Still, I won’t lie to you:
Drumming insecurity sucks.
That’s why I wrote today’s article, sharing one of my best tips on the topic.
Continue reading “Feeling Insecure When Drumming? Try This!”Is Taking A Break From Drumming A Good Idea?
Is taking a break from drumming a good idea?
Will you miss out on something?
Or even worse:
Will you destroy the progress you’ve made so far?
These are highly important questions I’m going to answer today.
After all, it’s a common belief that you need to
- practice,
- practice more
- and practice even more
to become a skilled drummer.
But how true is this common belief really?
Can you take a break from drumming and still become a superb drummer?
Continue reading “Is Taking A Break From Drumming A Good Idea?”What’s The Best Part Of Playing The Drums?
What’s the best part of playing the drums?
That’s a question that literally popped up in my mind.
Some time ago, I wrote about the hardest part of being a drummer.
Today, it’s time to shift our focus.
That’s why I’m going to share my opinion on what’s the best part of drumming.
Continue reading “What’s The Best Part Of Playing The Drums?”How To Become The Confident Drummer You Aspire To Be
Being the confident drummer:
That’s when you know how to play, right?
Yes.
And no.
Being confident as a drummer is not necessarily bound to your drumming skills.
It’s more like a state of mind, an attitude, or a mindset.
Everybody can become a confident drummer.
But how?
Find out today!
Continue reading “How To Become The Confident Drummer You Aspire To Be”What It Takes To Be A Drummer – Do You Have It?
Being a drummer is awesome!
It’s great fun and a wonderful way to spend your time.
However, that’s just one side of the medal.
Let’s be honest:
Learning a musical instrument isn’t always cupcakes and rainbows.
That’s why people often ask me:
Do I have what it takes to be a drummer?
If this question applies to you as well, read on.
Continue reading “What It Takes To Be A Drummer – Do You Have It?”