Mindset Archive - sHe druMs: Rock The Kit!

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.

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?

About Finding Musical Strength In Taking A Break

Taking a break drumming musical strength

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.

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.

Is Taking A Break From Drumming A Good Idea?

Taking a break from drumming experiences

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?

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.

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!

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.

My Opinion On What’s The Hardest Part Of Being A Drummer

What’s the hardest part of being a drummer?

That’s a fantastic question.

And that’s why I’m going to share my personal opinion today.

What do you think?

What’s the hardest part of being a drummer in your opinion?

Share your thoughts down in the comments as well.

We Need To Talk About Drumming Envy

Ever felt drumming envy?

You know the feeling:

Watching a video of a kid rocking the drums as many adults can’t.

Maybe you went to a mind-blowing jam lately.

Or you just got caught up in the fun and fancy world of social media.

Drumming envy is something most of us aren’t immune to.

Sooner or later, we’re likely to catch it.

That’s why we need to talk about drumming envy:

It’s nothing you need to be ashamed of.