I am a product of music education, and I tell parents if their kids show any interest in an instrument at all to support them 150 percent in their music endeavors.
I am a product of music education, and I tell parents if their kids show any interest in an instrument at all to support them 150 percent in their music endeavors.
I created “Drumming In The Modern World” to teach ALL aspects of pursuing a career in the music business. This online tool kit covers not just the necessary music chops, but also the mental and business skills you will need as you rise in the industry.
To re-inspire yourself, maybe take a break from the drums and learn to play another instrument. For me, I worked on tympani. I worked on marimba. I can play xylophone. I can play some jazz vibraphone. I taught myself how to play congas. That led to studying djembe and Cajon. Just get out and play some different music and get some different skill sets together. Maybe just play with some different musicians and shake things up that way. I promise you, you’ll come back rejuvenated.
Don’t take suggestions and criticisms personally. Taking direction and criticism without being offended or becoming angry is a skill. It’s the one of the many skills that will make people remember you and recommend you to their friends.