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Welcome to the blog of Emmanuel Jamer - drummer, musician and drum-preneur! Join me on my journey as I share my experiences and insights in the world of music and drumming. From unforgettable performances to the daily grind of being a musician, I'm excited to share my story and show you what it's like to be a drummer in today's world!

Making beats with my pen and wrist.

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- May 07, 2018

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MY TOP 10 CRAZY DRUM STICK IDEAS

- November 07, 2018

Today I am going to share with you my top 10 crazy drum stick ideas. And as we all know drum sticks are sticks specially made for drumming and without it there is no beat, no sound, no music, nothing. We are literally screwed without the drum sticks. So today I thought about tweaking the purpose of the drum stick a little bit and giving it a new one. Something simple, creative, related and non-related to the drums. This ideas might be good or bad but Hey! Who cares? This is just me trying to bring out the potentials hidden inside the drum stick. Lol. So here are my top 10 bad ass drum stick ideas. 1) A drum stick wall hanger: What if I needed a wall hanger in my room? All I need do is gather all the drum sticks I can find, nail them together forming a rectangular shape or any shape I want and nail them to the wall. Damn!!!! This is a bad ass idea. Lol 2) A drum stick screw: Just like the screw driver I should be able to use a specially made drum st...

From Beginner to Pro: The Journey to Becoming a Better Drummer

- March 21, 2023

Drumming is an exciting and thrilling experience. Whether you are just starting or have been playing for years, the journey to becoming a better drummer is an ongoing process. So, how did you become better on the drum? Here are some tips and insights that has helped me so far. 1. Practice Makes Perfect : The most important step in becoming a better drummer is to practice consistently. Set aside time each day or week to practice your drumming skills. Consistency is key, as the more you practice, the better you will become. Try different techniques and styles, and push yourself out of your comfort zone to learn new things. 2. Listen and Learn from Others As a drummer : it's important to listen to and learn from other drummers. Watch drumming videos online, attend live performances, and connect with other drummers in your community. Learn from their techniques and styles and apply them to your own drumming. 3. ...

HOW DO YOU GET THE GIGS

- July 17, 2018

I have read a lot of articles on getting Gigs and how "networking" should be the number one medium at which you get yourself the Gigs you want. Meeting new people, working with the big guys in the music industry, doing free stuff to get the attention and trust of this guys, playing free gigs and trying as much as possible to create different connections are some of the networking moves needed to get the Gigs. And as you all know there are two ways to market a product : (1) word of mouth (2) social media/online marketing. Same applies here in getting a Gig as a drummer. Networking like I listed above gets you the "word of mouth"(people connecting you and your brand with other people. People saying good stuff about you and how amazing you are on the drum kit etc) and when used by the right people (influencers) can get you the gigs you want. Also, thanks to "social media" you are also able to put yourself out there, build a tribe and get a lot of gigs dep...