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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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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.
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You Are What You Eat: Hydration Equation
Learn how to combat dehydration and remain healthy throughout your day-to-day life, including hard-drumming or any other sweat-inducing activity.
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Samantha Maloney: 3 Career Strategies For Drummers
Former Hole and Motley Crue drummer Samatha Maloney offers her best tips for building a career as a professional drummer in the competitive music biz.
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Matt Abts: My 5 Soundcheck Rituals
The soundcheck is your one and only chance to tweak your stage mix. Gov't Mule drummer Matt Abts shares fives ways to make the most of your next one.
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Prepared Percussion: Recording Tricks
Find out how to spice up your tracks by adding objects to your drums and cymbals, including tips on how to record these novel sounds.
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Road Worrier: Survival Tips For Motel Overnights
You look forward to every little creature comfort on the road. Here are some time-tested ideas to help your brief motel stay a little more tolerable.
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How To Combat Sweat And Fatigue
Start thinking of yourself as an athlete — when you play you lose fluid, burn calories and experience increased heart rates.
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Eight Easy Ways To Improve Your Drum Sound
You don’t necessarily need to buy a new kit if your drums begin to lose tone. Here are eight easy (and cheap) ways to give your kit a sonic facelift.
