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🔥 Think posting on Instagram is enough to grow your music career? Think again. In episode #197 — A Drummer’s Guide To... Posting Isn’t Enough, I’m breaking down the real reason musicians get stuck at “likes” and never land the gigs. You’ll learn: 🎯 The biggest Instagram mistakes that quietly cost you opportunities 🤝 How to turn followers into paying clients without feeling salesy 📲 My exact ne...

Ever found yourself stuck between your own career goals and commitments you've made to others? You're not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest parts of building a career in music: letting people down. Whether it’s leaving a band, turning down a gig, or backing out of a commitment that no longer serves you — this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through: • Why disappointing othe...

🎧 This one’s a wake-up call. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways we self-sabotage in our music careers — and how to stop. From fear disguised as logic to procrastination dressed up as “research,” this is a raw, real talk on the hard truths most musicians avoid. If you’ve ever said: 👉 “There’s no work out there” 👉 “I’m just not ready yet” 👉 “I’ll focus on this after [insert excus...

If you’ve ever looked at your age or your past and thought, “I’ve missed my chance,” this episode is for you. 👀 ⁠ I’m diving into one of the most common fears I hear from musicians: "Is it too late to make music my career?" ⁠ In this episode, I’m sharing: 🎵 Why your age isn’t a barrier — it's actually a superpower 💥 How life experience adds emotional depth to your playing 🧠 The subtle ways ste...

Let’s be honest: sometimes what’s holding us back isn’t lack of talent, it’s avoiding the truth. In this episode, I’m sharing the unfiltered advice I’d give you if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings — because sugar-coating doesn’t create progress. We’ll talk about: • Why talent doesn’t guarantee success • The difference between busy and effective • How avoiding discomfort is secretly costing...

😬 Got rehearsals coming up for a big gig… and no idea what to expect? You're not alone — no one teaches you what actually happens in pro rehearsals. That feeling of “I hope I’m doing this right”? I’ve been there — and this episode is here to help you ditch the panic and show up ready. In A Drummer’s Guide To... Rehearsal Rundown 101, I cover: 🥁 How to prep before you even walk in 🤐 What happens...

🐺 Think you have to go it alone in music to prove yourself? In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To... The Lone Wolf Trap, I’m breaking down the hidden cost of trying to build your career solo — and why real success is built with other people, not in isolation. 🎯 You’ll learn: • Why isolating yourself slows your progress • How to find your people (even if you’re shy) • The difference between usi...

🎯 Think you're either broke or famous if you want a career in music? Think again. In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To..., I’m sharing the truth about the bit in between — the one no one talks about, but where most of us actually live (and thrive). 🛠️ You’ll learn: • The real range of sustainable music careers • Why viral fame doesn’t equal happiness (or money) • How to define success for your...

Feeling overwhelmed by social media as a musician? This episode is your deep dive into crafting a clear, professional, and magnetic online presence. I share proven strategies for optimising your profiles, creating compelling content, and building real connections in the music world. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your social game, this episode is packed with actionable tips to hel...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to do as a musician? Between teaching, performing, creating content, and managing your actual life… it can feel like you’re constantly behind or burning out. In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To…, I’m sharing the systems and mindset shifts I’ve used to go from chaotic and overstretched, to focused and fulfilled in my creative work. In this video, y...

🔥 Feel like your creativity’s dried up? You’re not broken—this is part of the process. Whether you’re a drummer, musician, or creative of any kind, it’s normal to go through phases where inspiration feels completely out of reach. I’ve been there—burnt out, bored, and wondering if I’d lost my spark for good. In episode #187 of A Drummer’s Guide To... Reigniting Your Spark, I’m sharing: 🎯 Why peri...

💥 This is the real reason you’re feeling lost in your music career right now... 💔 Are you a musician who's been through big life or career changes—and suddenly feel like you don’t even know who you are anymore? 😔 I’ve been there. From leaving a high-profile gig, to divorce, to a total career and identity shake-up… I know what it’s like to feel completely untethered. 🙌 But here’s the good news:...

📌 The REAL reason you're not getting hired as a musician… isn’t your playing. 🎯 Are you a talented musician, putting in the hours, but still struggling to land gigs, connect with the right people, or build momentum in your career? 😬 I’ll be the first to admit — for years I thought my playing would speak for itself. But in this episode, I reveal why that mindset kept me invisible to the very peo...

🎯 Is this the REAL reason you’re not landing the gigs you want? ✨ It’s not just about chops—it’s about how you show up. 🎸 Are you a musician who’s “good enough” but still struggling to get hired – especially when it really counts? 😬 I’ll be the first to admit, for years I unknowingly gave off “don’t trust me” energy. I was insecure, doubting myself, and wondering why the opportunities weren’t...

📣 Are you a musician playing with mates, but don’t know how to pivot into the pro world? 👀 If you’re a musician who is confident in their skills and playing with friends but want to take the leap into the professional world without knowing where to start, then you might like my podcast episode #183 - A Drummer's Guide To... From Hobbyist To Hired 🤯 For me there is definitely a mind-shift that h...

🚨 If you are a musician wanting to level up your socials video game, then my podcast episode #182 - A Drummer's Guide To... Gig Vid Glow-Ups could be for you! 👀 Are you a musician who is trying to post videos to showcase yourself, but… 😫 you feel you’re not getting any traction 😖 you feel that the quality is too low 😤 you just have no idea what to post! 🙈 Let me tell you, I’ve been there, tr...

🚨 If you’re a musician and thinking about quitting, STOP, and listen to this!   👀 If you’re a musician that has been grinding away doing, or trying to do the pro thing, but feel like the only thing you're getting closer to is throwing in the towel, then my podcast episode #181 - A Drummer's Guide To... Before You Quit… is for you!   🏳️ I’ll admit, there have been many times I’ve come so close to...

🚨 Do you feel there is a gap between your goals and where you are right now, but you don’t know what the in-between contains? 😩 Are you a musician who doesn’t know the components that need to be in place to obtain your goals? 🧐 Or maybe you know the skills needed but are waiting to ‘get the call’ before you get good at those skills? 😖 Or maybe you’re working on the skills, but you don’t know w...

🚨 Are you a musician who is becoming burnt out from your hyper-focus sessions? 😩 Do you wear your hyper-focus sessions and work yourself to exhaustion as a badge of honour? I know I absolutely did! I only ever felt like I had done something productive if I had driven myself to the point of exhaustion through hyper-focusing on tasks? 🎙 If you can relate to this, then check out my podcast episode...

💰 If you’re a musician who is struggling to know what to charge, then my new episode #178 A Drummer's Guide To... Pricing Your Passion could be for you! 💸 Are you a musician who is playing with artists but finding you’re doing it for little or no money, or maybe don’t know how to even approach a conversation about money. 💵 I’ll be the first to say, I find conversations about money HAAAARDDDD!!!...

😬 Are you a musician that has dealt with unsolicited criticism? 👀 If the answer is yes, then you are not alone, and the lovely Greg shared with us his exact experience of getting criticism during a gig, how they dealt with it, and my own experiences of similar situations (of which there have been many!) 🎙 If you’re part of this club too, then come join me in my podcast episode #177 - A Drummer's...

🚨 Are a musician who is wanting to transition from a ‘stable’ job to following your passion and making music your career? ☺️ Well, if it is, you’re in luck because the awesome @zachondrums asked me a question on this very subject and so I gave him some steps to make this scary step more manageable, and you can hear all about it on my podcast episode 176, A Drummer's Guide To... Teaching, Touring...

🧐 Are you wondering the level of commitment needed to pursue a career as a session musician? 🎙️ If you’re wanting to make music your career then my podcast episode #175 - A Drummer's Guide To... Sacrifice is for you 🏞️ In my experience I feel sacrifice is necessary if you’re looking to excel into spaces that are off the beaten path, however, too much sacrifice in the name of music can make you fa...

😱 So you get the call for the big gig, but then what?! 🤔 Are you a musician, aiming for a professional career, but maybe you don’t actually know what is expected from you, and are too embarrassed to ask, because you’re meant to be acting like a professional after all! 😳 That was me, embarrassed to ask what the job actually meant, and kind of guessed a lot of it, and when I say I took a path SO...

😩 Are you struggling to find other musicians to play with? 🎧 If you’re a musician wanting to play with more people and expand your network and grow your career, then my podcast, and episode #173 - A Drummer's Guide To... Where Are All The Musicians?! could be for you! 👀 In this episode I cover how important other musicians are to our careers (sometimes even those playing the same instrument!)...