BEYOND DRUM BEATS PODCAST! - Hosted by Von Baron

In this video podcast episode for the Beyond Drum Beats Podcast , I bust 5 myths and tell you the truth about being a successful working drummer.

Here is the link to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/DAbm9Utrp00

Here are the links to the two blog posts I share in this podcast episode:

25% Rule for Drumming: https://vonbarondrummer.com/the-25-percent-rule-to-get-more-drum-gigs/

5 Things to Become a Pro Drummer - Part 3: https://vonbarondrummer.com/become-a-pro-drummer-part-3/

IMPROVE YOUR DRUMMING TODAY! Download high-quality, effective DRUMLESS TRACKS at: https://vonbaronstore.com/ You'll be so glad you did!

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In this episode, I share my 25% rule that has helped me get so many more gigs in recent years. I know it can help you too. The links I mentioned in this episode are below. KEEP ON DRUMMIN'!

The blog post at vonbarondrummer.com that goes with this podcast episode is here: https://vonbarondrummer.com/the-25-percent-rule-to-get-more-drumming-work/

Here’s the other blog post I mentioned to make you a very successful drummer: https://vonbarondrummer.com/drumming-work-listen-to-get-more/

My YouTube drum lesson channel DRUMMING4LIFE.COM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbNEhazIibMgVlrsiRF_8Q

The drumless track I used in the 25% audio example is here: https://vonbaronstore.com/product/drumless-tracks-jazz-4-4-swing/

The Japanese sax player I mentioned, Mariko Endo's website: https://marikosax.com/2019/05/06/voice-to-sax-mariko-endo-sax-group/

In this episode of the Beyond Drum Beats Podcast, I talk about one thing that will help your band stay together longer. So many bands come and go and this one thing can seriously derail your band's rocks star dreams or keep you together for the long haul.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! $5 will help keep these episodes and this podcast going and growing! https://paypal.me/VonBaronMusic?locale.x=en_US

Mentioned in this podcast:

I have a new blog for drummers at vonbarondrummer.com https://vonbarondrummer.com/. Learn how to improve your drumming, make money playing drums and stay in shape for your gigs!

I also have a new store filled with digital products for drummers! Get professional quality drumless tracks, drum lesson PDF's and e-books and audio books to grow your drumming business! vonbaronstore.com https://vonbaronstore.com/

IMPROVE YOUR DRUMMING TODAY! Download high-quality, effective DRUMLESS TRACKS at: https://vonbaronstore.com/ You'll be so glad you did!

LEARN THE SECRETS TO BECOMING A VERY SUCCESSFUL DRUMMER! Check out my BLOG: https://www.vonbarondrummer.com/

For fun and free YouTube Jazz drum lessons, please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbNEhazIibMgVlrsiRF_8Q

On social media, performing is ALWAYS sexy and fun. This is simply not reality! We're going to have to have those not-so-good nights too. In this podcast episode, I share about a gig in which I performed with an amateur singer and how I made a difficult gig bearable.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! $5 will help keep these episodes and this podcast going and growing! https://paypal.me/VonBaronMusic?locale.x=en_US

IMPROVE YOUR DRUMMING TODAY! Download high-quality, effective DRUMLESS TRACKS at: https://vonbaronstore.com/ You'll be so glad you did!

LEARN THE SECRETS TO BECOMING A VERY SUCCESSFUL DRUMMER! Check out my BLOG: https://www.vonbarondrummer.com/

For fun and free YouTube Jazz drum lessons, please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbNEhazIibMgVlrsiRF_8Q

Here's the link for the episode about listening:

https://beyonddrumbeats.com/this-one-thing-will-get-you-more-gigs-2/

Here's the link for the episode about how to deliver feedback:

https://beyonddrumbeats.com/5-things-to-be-a-professional-drummer-part-3-2/

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