“If I have to play so and so song I’m going to die.” The burnout factor can be a very tough thing to go through when you are a working musician. Especially a musician that performs cover gigs. You’ve played Jesse’s Girl 50,000 times. You’ve played Bon Jovi 10,000 tim...
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How To Deal With Burnout As A Working Musician
Posted on August 19, 2009 – Tags: burnout, Drummer Lifestyle, playing drum covers
Healthy Living Means Healthy Drumming
Posted on July 22, 2009 – Tags: Drummer Lifestyle, Drumming, Health, Musicianship
I’ve been there. I’ve had the shot of Jaeger before the gig. I’ve smoked cigarettes during my breaks.  I’ve drank a good 6-7 beers in a night. I’ve eaten the bar’s supreme nacho special before the gig. I’ve eaten the value meal after the gig on the ride home.Â...
