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Drumming is an art form that requires skill, precision, and creativity. It's a discipline that's been around for centuries, with countless musicians dedicating their lives to perfecting the craft. But one thing that sets drumming apart from other instruments is that no two drummers can play the same.   Each drummer brings their own unique style and approach to the instrument. Some may focus on technical proficiency, while others may prioritize feel and groove. Some may prefer a certain type of drum kit or setup, while others may prefer a more minimalist approach.   One of the biggest reasons for this diversity in drumming is the fact that the drums are such a versatile instrument. They can be played in countless different ways, and each drummer has their own preferences and techniques. For example, a jazz drummer may have a completely different approach to the drums than a metal drummer.   Another reason for the uniqueness of drumming is the fact that the drum...

When it comes to drumming, it can be tempting to want to show off your skills and play as many flashy fills and solos as possible. However, as the saying goes, "less is more." In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of keeping it simple on the drums, and how it can actually make you a better and more versatile drummer in the long run. First, let's talk about what it means to keep it simple on the drums. It doesn't mean playing the same boring beat over and over again, or not using any dynamics or variation in your playing. Rather, it means being mindful of when and how you add complexity to your drumming, and knowing when to step back and let the music breathe. This can involve playing a basic, steady beat that propels the song forward, or simply leaving space for other instruments and singers to shine. One of the biggest benefits of keeping it simple on the drums is that it allows you to focus on the most important aspect of drumming: timing. When you...

One of the things we love to do as drummers or musical instrumentalist in general is showing the world through our videos how talented we are. And doing so has created opportunities/Gigs for some of us.   But apart from just sharing our videos online, we can also learn from them.     Learning from my own drum video performance has been a valuable tool for improving my drumming skills and becoming a better musician.   Here are some tips for how you can make the most of this opportunity:   1.        Watch the video with a critical eye: As you watch your performance, try to be objective and identify any mistakes or areas for improvement. This could include timing issues, incorrect stick technique, incorrect footwork, or unnecessary rolls.   2.       Take notes: As you watch the video, make a list of the specific areas you want to work on. This will help you to focus your practice sessions and tra...

Growing up we were told competition makes us stronger or competition brings out the best in us. In school we were encouraged to compete coz that was the only way we could be better. We focused more on ourselves than on others…… we did things, strived hard at our academics, careers and also in life just to get applauds from people. We get jealous when we see our peers doing better and then we swear to be better and greater than our peers by any means possible. What a miserable way to live. Lol.   We were never taught to be the best version of ourselves. And most importantly we were never told or taught that the things we learn from this world are not the standard on how best to live one’s life.   And so, what is the best standard? THE WORD OF GOD. Your shocked right?    Galatians 6:4 says: Let everyone be devoted to fulfill the work God has given them to do with excellence, and their joy will be in doing what’s right and being themselves, and not being affirm...

One of the things that scares us the most as a musician or an instrumentalist is our FUTURE. We ask ourselves questions like: What would the future be like for an instrumentalist? Am I still going to jam the drums in my 40’s and 50’s? Music is the only thing I know, if I am not playing what else can I do to earn a living as an instrumentalist? If you have not thought about questions like this, I have. And honestly it can be a vibe or even a dream killer. But like football, every industry has its branches. For example, if the dream was to become a professional footballer and you are not, due to injury and other life troubles, you can also be a football coach, writer, manager, anchor, referee or even a talent scout. All of this profession still revolves around football. You are still going to do the thing that you love but in a different way. Same goes for instrumentalist. There are other branches in this music or instrumentalist industry. You just got to settle and think about it. ...

We can’t do it all alone. I can’t do it all alone. And that’s why most times we (instrumentalist) need that push, support and encouragement from our friends and families to keep doing the things that we love. We’ve been told to get a real job coz playing an instrument is not a profession, it is something you do for fun. We hear things like “is this what you want to do your whole life”, “can you build a house or buy a car from playing an instrument”, “no one makes a living from their talent”, “forget about this and pursue a real career” etc.……… I am pretty sure some of us have heard things we like this. And due to societal pressure, lack of support and encouragement from the people that we love and serve, some who are making little to nothing from playing the drums, have made the decision to learn a skill, get a job or start a business. But the fact that we doing this other thing (job, hustle, business) doesn’t mean we want to stop playing or doesn’t mean we are just going to give...

Talking of the supernatural, I do not know if other instrumentalist has this unique ability or maybe it’s just the drummers alone. The ability to point out other drummers without having any knowledge of who they are. This is something I find myself (and I know other drummers do too) doing most times. It just happens. I can’t explain it. A drummer could be in the church or a show and looking around he sees a guy sited somewhere minding his business, and instantly this supernatural ability kicks in and he knows for sure that the guy sited over there is a drummer. I don’t know how we do it but 80% of the time we are always right. Is it the looks? The charisma? Or just instinct? I do not know for sure. But. I think there is one hack you can use to access this ability whether you are a drummer or not. If you see a guy who is more invested in the drummer playing than the praise and worship going on. He is a drummer. I can bet my sticks. That guy is a drummer. Lol. I do not know o...