| There are many ways to increase the quality of | | | | Love is an action word. It means to adore, care |
| your drumming and they can all be summarized | | | | for, learn about, edify, be loyal to, be devoted to, |
| into these 3 vital keys... | | | | be committed to, support, protect, and promote. |
| 1. Develop Confidence | | | | When you do these things the feeling of love |
| Many wanna-be musicians will choose the drums | | | | automatically comes. |
| because they are shy and want to remain in the | | | | So, how can you tell if you really love your |
| background (that's where I was when I started | | | | drums? You can tell if you love your drums by |
| drumming back in 1976). | | | | the priority you put on them. They must have |
| The truth is your body may be in the | | | | some priority in your life, otherwise your drums |
| background, but your musical presence will | | | | are just a little hobby that you will only be |
| definitely be noticed! | | | | mediocre at. |
| If you are going to be the drummer in a band, | | | | 3. Remain Humble |
| then you will be the anchor of the band. The | | | | To become successful in anything, you must |
| other musicians will be relying on you to provide | | | | absolutely be confident in what you're doing, and |
| strong beats that will keep everything together. | | | | knowledge can make you confident. But, be |
| Everything you do behind your drum set will not | | | | careful, knowledge can also make you think more |
| only be heard, but felt, simply because you will be | | | | highly of yourself than you should. |
| the all-important time keeper. | | | | If you really want to increase your level of |
| This notion of wanting to be a drummer so you | | | | drumming it is critical to always see yourself as a |
| can hide behind a drum set is ridiculous. You're | | | | student and remain open minded. |
| gonna hide from no one! That's why it is | | | | The mind is like a parachute, it only functions |
| imperative to develop confidence in your | | | | when it is open. That's why it is so important to |
| drumming, and the first way to do that is to | | | | remain humble. Arrogant drummers never grow |
| forget about the notion that you are hidden. Your | | | | beyond their current level of drumming because |
| mind set should be to establish your place in the | | | | they don't think there is any more they can learn. |
| band. Know who you are and why you're there. | | | | How foolish! There is always more to learn... and |
| The rest will then fall into place. | | | | any advanced drummer can learn from an |
| Please don't mistake confidence for arrogance. | | | | intermediate, or even a beginner! |
| Confidence is what makes a good drummer a | | | | It's critical to want to learn if you are going to |
| great drummer. Arrogance is what makes a good | | | | increase your level of drumming, and remaining |
| drummer a lonely drummer! I don't know about | | | | humble is the only avenue through which you can |
| you, but I certainly don't want to play music with | | | | do this. |
| some cocky jerk who thinks he or she is better | | | | If you continue to learn you will then be able to |
| than everyone else. | | | | teach. When you begin teaching, you will be |
| 2. Love Your Instrument | | | | amazed at the additional things you will learn (if |
| If any musician really wants to master their | | | | you are currently teaching you will understand). |
| instrument they must absolutely love it. What do I | | | | Conclusion |
| mean "love it?" The best way to understand this | | | | When you develop confidence in your purpose as |
| is to relate loving your drums to loving a person. | | | | a drummer, learn to love your drums by giving |
| Many people think "love" is a feeling, but it's not a | | | | them some priority in your life, altogether with |
| feeling. For example; I love my wife, but I don't | | | | remaining humble, your level of drumming will |
| always like her (I suppose she can probably say | | | | increase considerably. |
| the same thing about me). | | | | |