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Wuv Of P.O.D. – 4 Ways To Prepare For A Show

The drummer for P.O.D. has done his share of gigs, both big and small, and in this article shares four routines that can be vital to a good show.

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Why Can’t I Feel My Fingers?

Luga Podesta shows us a few different ways to avoid common hand and wrist injuries in drummers, and how to relieve any discomfort.

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5 Tips For Building A Drumming Career

This column is an attempt to answer some burning questions while highlighting what is required of you to get work as a gigging drummer.

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Don’t Forget To Warm Up And Cool Down

It’s too easy to forget to warm up before gigs and cool down afterward. But if you plan to have a long drumming career, you should listen to the doc.

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Kenny Aronoff: The Art Of The Deal

Learning to negotiate a price for your services is as important as knowing how to play in time. Kenny Aronoff shares his secrets to cutting a deal.

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Five Ways To Ruin Your Feel

Tony Braunagel explains five common ways that you can ruin your feel when playing a groove beat (like not listening) and how to avoid them.

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Numbness Doesn’t Always = Carpal Tunnel

Pain, numbness, and weakness in the drummer’s hand are most commonly due to carpal tunnel syndrome. However, CTS isn’t the only possible culprit.

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Turn Your Next Gig Into A Cash Cow

Want to learn how to revamp your live act into a DIY profit machine? Look no further with Jake Wood's list of strategies to turning gigs into cash cows.

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Tips Of The Trade: The Brand Called “You”

John Wicks explains that as a musician, be sure that the image you are selling of yourself is the one you want to live out and ultimately become.

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Tips Of The Trade: Be Chart Smart

John Wicks advises us on how to write charts or cheat sheets, and learn ten to twelve songs overnight — a great skill to have as a working drummer.