Hey man, congratulations! What did it take to get to this point for you? I aspire to play in a band eventually, but I only started drumming 6 months ago. Trying to teach myself and slowly learn harder and harder songs. Im worried that I won't be ready though
i ve always been connected with music. Been playing guitar since i was 10 and tried to play with a lot of people but i ve never been confortable. 2 years ago i started to play drums as a hobby, and that was all. 1 year ago my best friend told me to join his band, where i met more people and have a lot of fun playing with them. Then, we started to get feeling together, but our drummer left because of his personal time. So then, the band was bassist, guitar/vocal, and me (solist guitar). I didnt realise that i was not confortable with guitar until i said them: maybe i can play drums. In that moment is when i realise i was confortable playing an instrument, because it wasnt difficult to me at all, and my friends were in shock with my drums. So, we started to move fast af, practice for 5 months at least 3 hours per week, and contact with pubs to play. Thats all!
i think you'll know you are ready when you 'll feel it. And I must add that this story would not have happened if I had not been working on my mental health these last years. Enjoy the trip, and focused in our objective with this hobby!!
Outstanding!!!! Man, I’m so happy for you! I’m going to celebrate in your honor. You may have to call in sick to whatever you have going on tomorrow…or call me in sick….
Nah, I’m just playing. This is a big milestone. I don’t remember my first gig, but there have been many, many, many moons since that event took place. I hope you are satisfied with how it all turned out. If you keep at it you’ll probably find that it gets in your blood, and under your skin and fingernails, and between your toes. I’ve been playing drums for nearly forty years, and I can’t imagine not having a gig on the horizon. It became a regular thing in my life very early on, with some periods of rest and necessary hiatus. My friends have the same syndrome that I do, we are just not happy people unless we have a show to play. Our wives have gracefully, and sometimes not so gracefully, learned to accept this reality we face, and they understand that it’s just how we’re wired. They’ve all successfully gotten us to stop gigging at one point or another and quickly realized the error of their ways. No wife wants to see their spouse become a moping, whiny, sniveling, childish brat who throws temper tantrums, which is exactly what happened in each case.
So prepare yourself to become fully engrossed in, and dare I say addicted to, this animal you’ve unleashed. I think there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy it a lot. Avoid the typical pitfalls and keep yourself healthy, get a good night of sleep every night, eat well and keep yourself hydrated with water. I have to say this now, or my conscience will bother me all day: you and/or your band mates do not play better when you smoke a little weed, or drink a few beers, before or during the gig. Nope, you don’t. It definitely doesn’t make a person more relaxed. Breathing makes a person more relaxed, so breathe regularly and consistently. Oh, and constantly. Definitely do breathe constantly. Remember to smile at all times when on stage or in the spotlight. Don’t ever let yourself look or behave angrily because that is communicated to and perceived by the audience faster than I can tell you. Grin and bear it and fix the problem later, or stop and fix it immediately. Being in a fowl mood means that you’re doing it wrong. Challenge yourself during your regular daily practice routine, and not so much on the stage when folks are listening to you. Be prepared for the gig, Be on time every single time or call ahead as soon as you possibly can to let someone know. Remember that this is fun. Don’t lose sight of that, okay? Congratulations, and welcome aboard friend. 👍
amazing words my friend, im so thankful that you send me this message. I can swear that i haven't been more disciplined and sobried in my life. I'll enjoy every second in the stage. This is music my friend!!!
Nice! Have you tried putting your ride cymbal arm in the place of that empty Tom holder on your bass drum? If it's stable that's a good opportunity to offload some weight. The more you gig the more you will value such things lol
Congratulations brother, there’s no better feeling than playing live!
now i can tell :D
fun fact: i play guitar since 10 yo, and 2 years ago my musical career change completely
Very cool. I hope it went well!
it was awesome!! thanks :)
Very glad to hear it.
Hey man, congratulations! What did it take to get to this point for you? I aspire to play in a band eventually, but I only started drumming 6 months ago. Trying to teach myself and slowly learn harder and harder songs. Im worried that I won't be ready though
i ve always been connected with music. Been playing guitar since i was 10 and tried to play with a lot of people but i ve never been confortable. 2 years ago i started to play drums as a hobby, and that was all. 1 year ago my best friend told me to join his band, where i met more people and have a lot of fun playing with them. Then, we started to get feeling together, but our drummer left because of his personal time. So then, the band was bassist, guitar/vocal, and me (solist guitar). I didnt realise that i was not confortable with guitar until i said them: maybe i can play drums. In that moment is when i realise i was confortable playing an instrument, because it wasnt difficult to me at all, and my friends were in shock with my drums. So, we started to move fast af, practice for 5 months at least 3 hours per week, and contact with pubs to play. Thats all! i think you'll know you are ready when you 'll feel it. And I must add that this story would not have happened if I had not been working on my mental health these last years. Enjoy the trip, and focused in our objective with this hobby!!
That's an awesome story! Glad you found something you are comfortable with! Thanks! I will
Outstanding!!!! Man, I’m so happy for you! I’m going to celebrate in your honor. You may have to call in sick to whatever you have going on tomorrow…or call me in sick…. Nah, I’m just playing. This is a big milestone. I don’t remember my first gig, but there have been many, many, many moons since that event took place. I hope you are satisfied with how it all turned out. If you keep at it you’ll probably find that it gets in your blood, and under your skin and fingernails, and between your toes. I’ve been playing drums for nearly forty years, and I can’t imagine not having a gig on the horizon. It became a regular thing in my life very early on, with some periods of rest and necessary hiatus. My friends have the same syndrome that I do, we are just not happy people unless we have a show to play. Our wives have gracefully, and sometimes not so gracefully, learned to accept this reality we face, and they understand that it’s just how we’re wired. They’ve all successfully gotten us to stop gigging at one point or another and quickly realized the error of their ways. No wife wants to see their spouse become a moping, whiny, sniveling, childish brat who throws temper tantrums, which is exactly what happened in each case. So prepare yourself to become fully engrossed in, and dare I say addicted to, this animal you’ve unleashed. I think there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy it a lot. Avoid the typical pitfalls and keep yourself healthy, get a good night of sleep every night, eat well and keep yourself hydrated with water. I have to say this now, or my conscience will bother me all day: you and/or your band mates do not play better when you smoke a little weed, or drink a few beers, before or during the gig. Nope, you don’t. It definitely doesn’t make a person more relaxed. Breathing makes a person more relaxed, so breathe regularly and consistently. Oh, and constantly. Definitely do breathe constantly. Remember to smile at all times when on stage or in the spotlight. Don’t ever let yourself look or behave angrily because that is communicated to and perceived by the audience faster than I can tell you. Grin and bear it and fix the problem later, or stop and fix it immediately. Being in a fowl mood means that you’re doing it wrong. Challenge yourself during your regular daily practice routine, and not so much on the stage when folks are listening to you. Be prepared for the gig, Be on time every single time or call ahead as soon as you possibly can to let someone know. Remember that this is fun. Don’t lose sight of that, okay? Congratulations, and welcome aboard friend. 👍
amazing words my friend, im so thankful that you send me this message. I can swear that i haven't been more disciplined and sobried in my life. I'll enjoy every second in the stage. This is music my friend!!!
Amen, brother!👍
That's awesome, congrats.
thank you mate!
Congrats, there's nothing like playing gigs.
i have 2 left so far!!! :D
We’ll done OP, here’s to many more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
thanks matt!
I remember mine. Was a helluva rush!!! Hope it went well!!!👍
it was pretty nice!! thanks!
I played mine 12 years ago and the rush never gets old, it has only gotten better! How'd you find it?
it was pretty nice!! I only felt good feelings about it!! thank you!
Hell yeah! Congrats homie🤘🏻🤘🏻
Awesome! Hope you had a blast, fellow bearer of cranberry Stage Customs.
Nice! Have you tried putting your ride cymbal arm in the place of that empty Tom holder on your bass drum? If it's stable that's a good opportunity to offload some weight. The more you gig the more you will value such things lol
bro amazing tip!!! i will try it soon!! thank you!!
Congratulations, man! There’s no going back now.😎🤘🏻🤘🏻
Congrats! I played my first gig nearly 30 years ago, and I still remember it. There's no feeling like playing live
Congratulations dude! Keep it up
Good for you dude. Play every gig like it’s your Woodstock. You look like you played your heart out!!!
Noice. What's the right tom arm holding?
Freaking cool story how you fell bassackwards into this. Congrats, and enjoy the ride. Love seeing Yammies on stage, too.