💥 In Episode 207 of A Drummer’s Guide To... Confidence No One Can Give You, I’m diving into the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval, praise, or permission.

🎯 We all crave validation — but what happens when you stop chasing it and start building confidence from within?

Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or just figuring things out — this is about claiming your confidence as yours, not something to be given or taken away.

👇 Watch A Drummer’s Guide To... Confidence No One Can Give You now, and let’s start redefining what real self-belief feels like.

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Being “easy to work with” is one of the biggest compliments a musician can get — but what happens when it goes too far?

In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To…, Emily Dolan Davies explores the fine line between being kind, professional, and adaptable… and losing yourself in the process.

She shares personal stories of times she over-accommodated others — saying yes when she meant no, taking on too much to avoid rocking the boat, and confusing silence for professionalism.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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What happens when the music stops?

When the noise, the hustle, the scrolling… all fade — and you’re left with yourself?

🎧 Why silence feels so uncomfortable — psychologically and emotionally

🥁 How busyness and distraction keep us from processing feelings

💭 The link between silence, self-worth, and creativity

❤️ How learning to sit with discomfort can build emotional resilience

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Feeling stretched thin trying to be everywhere online? You’re not alone.

🥁 How to balance live and studio content authentically

💬 When (and when not) to split your accounts

⚙️ The psychology of online identity for musicians

❤️ How to show your versatility without confusing your audience

💡 Why people follow connection, not categories

Thanks to Jake P for this question too!

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Talking about money in music is awkward enough. But shame? That’s the hidden weight nearly every musician carries.

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Are you waiting until you’re “perfect” before you go for it? In this episode, I dive into the real reason perfection holds musicians back — and why courage is the thing that moves your career forward.

We’ve all heard it: “If you just put yourself out there, people will find you.”

Here’s the truth: posting alone doesn’t build a career.

👉 Why “build it and wait” leaves musicians stuck

👉 The missing ingredient between a polished feed and real gigs

👉 How to connect with the right people online without being spammy

👉 Daily outreach habits that actually lead to opportunities

This isn’t your usual polished podcast… In this special live episode, I opened the floor to YOUR questions, shared behind-the-scenes stories, and let the conversation flow completely unfiltered. We dug into everything from:

👉 Gigging (even if music isn’t your full-time job)

👉 Pre-show rituals and post-show habits (the good AND the bad)

👉 Rejection, resilience, and staying confident on stage

👉 Touring, West End pit work, and building a sustainable music career

👉 Silly hypotheticals (yes, including unicorns 🦄 vs dragons 🐉)

This is raw, honest, and totally in the moment — the kind of episode you can’t script.

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🎧 Listen. Laugh. Learn. Feel seen. This is what “Live & Unfiltered” is all about.

Welcome to Episode 199 of A Drummer’s Guide To… Getting Called Out!

😳 What happened when I was exposed for fake followers and automated comments

💡 Why accountability creates deeper trust than perfection ever could

🎶 How mistakes on stage (yes, I’ve made plenty!) actually brought me closer to bandmates

🤝 Why vulnerability is the bridge to stronger relationships in music and beyond

🎧 Plus: if you’re ready to get personal guidance on your music career, book a free discovery call with me at emilydrums.com.

Rejection stings. It’s personal, it’s painful, and it can leave you questioning whether you’re good enough. But here’s the truth: rejection isn’t a dead end — it’s data.

✅ The hidden reasons you might get turned down (that no one tells you)

✅ How to turn setbacks into setups for future success

✅ Practical steps to reframe rejection as feedback, not failure