I needed to hear this. I almost quit drumming last year. But I got myself back up and kept playing and practicing even harder everyday and a huge thanks to drumbeatsonline and it's awsome content for everyone who wants to become a better drummer and have fun drumming 🙂.
Everyone has a talent for something. Musical talent comes more naturally for some and others really have to work at it..... and some that work really hard at it still never get to be very good. That being said, you should follow your passion and know that no matter what level of expertise you achieve it is the journey you should enjoy. When I was very young (around 10 - 12) I started out banging on my parent's truck dashboard on long road trips that we went on nearly every weekend. My dad then asked an older sibling of mine to find a drum set for me for Christmas when I was around 12. I started banging on this basic 5 piece kit with no lessons. I listened to the radio and tried to mimic the stiongs. I am right-handed but started playing with a left lead on hi-hat because I never saw another drummer play before. One day one of my older brothers comes in my room, sits down, and does this odd thing where he crossed his hands to play a little beat. After that, I re-taught myself how to play in this "odd" new way where my right-hand was no lead. on the hat. I added some roto toms after a while. Then one day, I heard drums down the block. Huh, another drummer? I eventually ran into this older hippy looking guy who was renting the upstairs of a house at the end of the block. My buddy and I were invited in to see his drums set. Wow! It was huge. It was around 8 to 10 drums and about 4 cymbals. I was in love. As time went on, I continued to practice to the radio. Finally, in 11th grade I joined band for the first time. I couldn't read music, but I could play the set pretty good. My counterparts in the percussion section were no match for me on the kit but I had much to learn. I joined jazz band and pep band. 11th and 12th grade was awesome as I was "the drummer" in school. Well, in 11th grade I met a keyboard player in school and he was in a band with a fellow student bass player and guitar player. They had a lead singer several years older. Their drummer was going into the military so they asked me to join. Yes! It was an awesome ride. I played in this band for about 4-5 years even while I was in college. Great experience and taught me a lot. I was then out of band until I was in my late 20's. I joined another band and played with them for about 5-6 years. My skills as a drummer grew exponentially from my late teens to my late 20's and into my early 30s. After my 2nd band gig ended I felt that I hit a wall and reach the extent of my talent. I didn't play much for a while then started playing at home again. I was once again listening to music and watching some videos. I was a bit rusty but the rust came off quickly. Then something happened, I was finding that I was learning some crazy new things. I was playing some patterns that I never thought I could. I was going back to songs I learned decades earlier and finding that I never really played them right but now I could hear everything much clearer. I couldn't believe how much better I was sounding. My body wasn't as young or as strong as it was when I was 25 but my brain slowed everything down and allowed me to, almost magically, hear things I never heard before. I'm not a Benny Greb or Thomas Lang and probably never will be. I'm just me and I'm okay with that. My journey to where I'm at hasn't always been easy and I know I wouldn't be the musician I am today without experiencing everything along the way. I will say that it helps to play and be around other musicians. You don't have to be in a band but just immerse yourself with the talent of others and watch and listen. You might be surprised as to how much you can learn and improve without ever lifting a stick. I think this goes for all musicians, not just drummers. I also encourage you to indulge other music genres that you may not normally like or listen to. Feeding your mind with all types of music will help you incorporate bits and pieces into your playing style. Now, rock on and let's pray for a better 2021.......!
Damn man that was so inspiring! I’m 22yo studying music at uni and trying to make it as a drummer but I’ve always looked at my drumming as if I was an imposter, never good enough to ‘make it’. But screw that man you’ve just made me wanna work my butt off
Thank you Gabe, I needed to hear this right now, there's a couple of lessons I'm struggling with on DBO and it's got me really down in the last week and making me feel like I'm never going to be a good drummer and my progress is too slow.
Thanks Gabe! I have been playing for 47 years and I have experienced this very issue. For some reason, your open letter today was exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks again for your message and for being so awesome!
I've been playing for over 50 years. I'm stuck and this video hit me to the core. Yes, I cried because what he said is true. I will remember those words "KEEP PUSHING FORWARD". Thank you for the inspiration, it was truly needed.
Gabe, you couldn’t have released this video at a more vital time for me. I have been in a creative rut for a couple weeks now, with ideas to film, songs to cover, and just somehow the action of doing those things kept escaping me. This motivated me SO MUCH. Your videos are always filled with positivity, growth, and fantastic production quality. (Yeah, I saw that macro lens book shot, haha) All qualities I appreciate and try to achieve in my own videos, THIS VIDEO gave me the kick I needed. Thank you so much dude🙏🏻🥁
Wow man, you will give tons of young drummers truly new hope and the power to proceed. Fantastic video, brilliant motivational speach, you nailed it! It really touches me. By the way, thanks for reminding me on my very first kit. I got it on my 6th birthday in 1974. Surfin USA by the Beach Boys was my first "lesson". :))
That's true, I felt it too bro. Sometimes I want give up when got loss playing drums. But I thank you, and all the best metal drummers when I watch them they really inspired me, they encourage me. Thank you to you bro, it helps a lot when I watch your drum lessons.
thank you, before i found this video i thought my life was over i thought my struggle and my practice was just in vain i was frustrated and almost gave up, as if seeing a drummer i admire was very difficult for me to chase, but you gave me motivation and the spirit to keep going and don't give up, thank you
2010 I suffered my first fail back surgery my drumming started was suffering. I had 2 more failed back surgery. I quit my band of 9 years of very busy giving. It was the hardest thing I had to do, other than losing my job. I totally just gave up on life. Stacked my drums and forgot about them. Years later I got a small fire lit. I set up my kit. I would only play 5 min and throw my sticks. I had lost so much of my groove, feel, fills,etc. Jump ahead to 2022 and I saw that Todd Schuerman was doing a drumming Masterclass in my area in sept. That phone call to reserve my spot sparked that fire that had been burned out. As you said in this clip about rembering that first kit, that first beat. I feel that again. With out a band now I'm free to really dive into the deep drummer within without any rules, learning songs I disliked. My newly found passion is also helping me love life again. I'll never be able to play in a band with my back I'm limited now but my limitations will only make me a better drummer by over coming them. It also has giving me a new found love to play the kit again.. Thank you for this video. I found it at the perfect time to keep pushing forward, even if I throw the sticks from time to time. Troy
i watched it again because i struggle and unmotivated to cope with lesson and kit. I don't know if i am dumb or just a slow learner but i want to improve my skills because im feeling stuck. Dude, im literally crying on my kit. Thanks for sharing your inspirational and motivational letter to us. I hope all drummers who felt unmotivated will watch this. We can do it!
Been playing for 13 years and in the last few months I’ve been getting more and more frustrated and upset with drumming. It just didn’t seem to be going anywhere anymore, after years and years of progress and enjoyment. This video, THIS VIDEO, couldn’t have come at a better time. Honestly, thank you
You spoke to my heart! I’ve definitely been feeling like I’m in a rut right now even with DBO and it was really bumming me out. Thanks for the encouragement!
Being the best drummer you can be. That mindset is always pushing . Being happy with that result on that moment is enjoying the journey through (drumming) life.
Damn Gabe! Great video man. I was very fortunate to have made a career out of drumming! I've been playing in the pits on Broadway and session drumming for my whole adult life. I've faced "imposter syndrome" MANY times in my career. Especially when I don't get a gig. I work my butt off for the audition, learn the book, mentally prepare, and.......... nothing, not even a callback. But you know what I have learned? Would the feeling of success feel the way it does if everything went my way? Would I appreciate playing to sold-out theaters the way I do if I didn't know the feeling of wishing I had the chair? NO! I have learned that those lows are what make the highs so INCREDIBLE! You have to trust the process! Thanks for the reminder Gabe and best wishes in all your endeavors!
Couldn't have said it better myself. Great message Bro.🤘🥺 The video effects captured perfectly, the way I, as I'm sure we all, feel when the rut strikes. Thanks for the words of encouragement and for all that you do for the Drummer Community.
Best drummer motivation video👍 I almost give up 5 years ago , after 30plus years of playing, but i met a guitarist , now this guy is my best friend , he "force" me to play things i never play, lots of odd time beats, in just 5 years i am a much better drummer than my 30plus years of punkrock and rockabilly style beats, my point?! Never stop, always be open to new people , new styles, playing music is a connection between souls , NEVER GIVE UP *** **** sorry for my bad english*** ****
Welcome back! You are an excellent teacher, even being blind I am able to follow your instructions… These words are not just for drumming they are for everything in your life “Keep pushing forward“👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🦮
Year after year, from time to time I get the feeling that the playing is not going forward and I just stand still, but somehow, after each overcome obstacle, my self-confidence and determination have grown considerably. it's all been worth it and I wouldn't change it for anything. I Love music, write songs and specially love playing drums ❤️
Outstanding. Thank you for letting us know what was happening since we hadn’t heard from you in a while, I thought DBO was done. Imposter syndrome is legit! Been struggling with it for a while too, and it’s a process to purge. But things are good thanks to you & messages like this. Stay strong, brother! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Gabe, this hit me so hard. I’ll admit I got alil emotional from this. Thanks for making this video. I definitely needed this. Your truly inspirational. Thank you! 🙌
This is what some drummers let alone musicians already know but it is indeed something we tend to forget at times. The way you narrated that along with the visual aspect is well done. Sometimes we have to see something as well as hear someone break it down like this. Not only are you a great drummer/musician but the positivity that you bring is an inspiration to many... Keep up the good fight and continue to inspire.
It's so motivating that it makes me want to sit on my drum set even if it's midnight!! The neighbours will love me. Good job Gabe, one of the best in the business!
Thank you for this Gabe, a true gent and scholar! The drum community is a very tight, family based space; much love to you and all other drummers :) Be well
I have played drums since I was 8, so over 10 years now and I just feel like I should be so much better at this point than I am. This made me feel a little better. Thank you
Gabe, you are the most genuine and kind drum teacher on the internet and I just want to thank you. You are making a huge difference for a lot of drummers, myself included! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Thank you fot this inspiring letter, Gabe. I lost my motivation on drumming and all of the words you said is just hit my mind and it is all what I need. A push. Hope your inspiration brings back the good things to your passion as well. Good luck amd thank you!
Videos and messages like this are generally more important to me (and I'm sure plenty of other musicians) than lessons involving hands on playing. We all need to be reminded of this once in a while, and considering I've been in my own little mental rut recently, it's the exact reminder I needed at the moment. Thank you.
I feel very stuck. Drumming is the only thing I’ve ever stuck with. I started around 2012 and took maybe one several year break a few years in as I didn’t have a place to play or the money to upgrade anything. I have a home I rent now and have an acoustic kit waiting for me to buy tom mounts and cymbals. I just got full time at my job so I know I can save up and get the gear eventually. I am not a beginner, not advanced, I am plateaud somewhere in between. I struggle with sever adhd so have a hard time focusing on rudiments. Courses like Drumeo seem to help, but again, I struggle to focus. I desperately want to record from home and make a TH-cam channel, maybe even session work one day. I will get it done. Everyone keep your heads up. 🤘🏼
Thank you for this motivational video. It made me cry. It's been a year since I've been stuck at my drumming skills. Now it made me feel motivate to keep pushing forward.
Hey Gabe, I’ve been lucky enough to just have the mindset to push through, what we practise all the time is a hit and miss, sometimes it gets us to where we want to be other times we work on it for a while and it doesn’t envelope itself in our playing which is the worst feeling when you know you’ve been working on that for a long time. I teach drums part time and these students motivate me to be a better teacher and player, not to mention a better human being; thanks for the video mate, keep pushing, experimenting and putting in the time; you’ll find yourself where you want to be :)
Great video! I have felt this so many times. I will admit I always still feel great sitting down behind the kit and picking up those sticks. It truly brings that feeling back of doing it for the first time regardless if I feel stuck.
Well said...I've been playing for over 25 years and I had those moments of light where everything I played and tried seemed effortless and then times when I couldn't play songs I've played my whole life... Learning how to find sweet spots with my pedals, throne height, spring tension, then the licks I just can't figure out and some 6 year old Japanese kid plays it like John Bonham...oh yeah...I say WTF am I doing a lot...But the thing that gets me thru are the days when I'm making music with other players and you can feel the experience coming out...the skill evel and hours of commitment and frustration each one of my band mates had on their own journeys, and it feels amazing to think...these guys want to play with me...Just keep playing, if you love it, it will come thru to those in your audience...doesn't matter what you play...from the simplest beat to the most compilcated prog or fusion genres...everyone has a story to tell and nobody's story is less valuable than anyone elses.
Thanks for this. I got my kit when I was 13, about eight months ago. This year I’ll be playing in the band at school, and I can’t shake the feeling that I’m just not good enough to be in a band. I am pretty new, but I still know enough to play in it. I can drum, but sometimes I feel like it’s the bare minimum, and the rest of the band won’t want me playing. However, I’ve been practicing a lot more recently, and I’m working to build my confidence up. This video helped tons. :)
I also feel stuck because I can't afford to have a drum set to learn drumming.just swinging my hands in the air like a crazy person. I also almost gave up on learning drum. But after watching this video, I feel excited and will try to get my own electronic drum set even if it is just a cheap drum set as long as I can practice and learn more about drums.🤘🤘🤘🤘 Thank you sir🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great video Gabe and so on the nose for me. I set my sticks down in the beginning of October and decided to take a break for a while. I was talking to my bass player this past weekend and told him I was going to start practicing again. We hadn't talked to each other in three months and haven't jammed together since late February. It's amazing how inspiration can come to you in the simplest of ways and when you least expect it.
"Remember the first time you got your very first drum set" I don't remember it, because i don't have it. But my first time to ever have a "drum kit" was to have my Meinl china HCS 16'. But with my limited facilitation, i can improve my skills on the set. Maybe not as good as many drummer in this platform, but luckily i have my band to have time to learn on a drum set. I hope i can be a better drummer in the future, and fulfill my dream to have a band and tour around the world. :)
I guess I needed to hear this. Lately I’ve been struggling to play in time. I found videos of me from years ago in a hard drive and I used to be much better... I really feel like giving up sometimes. Hope we all improve and stop being depressed
I just cant tell you how happy i am to see you back Gabe, I don't have a drumset in my house because im living in an aparment, and i was just hiring a studio to practice drums and after this virus spreads, i don't have that option... And just about those time, you were quit from the youtube and you said you need a rest, and yet i was just accepted in a band, my twins were sucks i didnt had any chance to practice because all the studios are closed, i dont have enough equipment to practice it, there is a seriously big earthquake happened 2 weeks ago and its aftershocks are still going on and everything was just coming on top of eachother. I was just too depressed, i got a kick pad to practice in home but after that, those were not like an acoustic drums, so i struggeled a lot and i was just thinking like what you've said in this video. And.. This helped a lot, you really gave me the courage to go back on my practice kit and just try my best to not get rusty. And even improve myself without the set. Just you dont lose your hope and will too, those are hard times, but we are here to support you and you are also supporting us. I really appreciate you back. Don't give up.
Man this video hit so hard. I’ve been in one for over a year now and it sucks i still practice every day bc I just have to. But lately man the spark is going away worse by worse. This video gave me motivation like I’ve never had before. Thank you gabe.
WELL this killed me, i payed and studied drums for 5 years and one day after living what this video describes perfectly, i decided to quit, yesterday after another 5 years i decided to take the only thing left from my drum set: my pad and a pair of sticks, and i cant explain with words all the good and bad things that im feeling right now after so long. This video touched my heart so bad, i wish this video was uploded sooner hahahah but well thats life it wasnt uploaded before but now it will help me to make the impossible and improove my skills at least at the point they used to be. thanks so much!
Very well said and also fantastic video to go with it!! I am 53 Years old and i am playing since the Age of 14 evry day in my life cause Drums has and is the reason for my life. I have had my 15 or should i say 12 Minutes of Fame over here in Europe and still love to play evry day. Thank you for your effort to show us your knowledege. So glad i found Drum Beats Online !!!
@@DrumBeatsOnline hey I'm curious, have you ever done a walk through of your studio to show BTS of your TH-cam videos? I'm kinda struggling to figure out how to light my drum set for film, but I'm always impressed with the production quality of your videos
Thank you bro! I was very upset and sad with my performance not only in my drum but, with my other occupation, I am videographer and photographer too and sometimes os very difficult and stressful to keeping going ahead, thank you for your words bro!
Bro I needed this so much I have school and work and barely any time to practice, I started playing at church and I feel soo stuck man. Thanks for this
Great Vide Gabe. What you are saying applies to all parts of your life. I've had my ups and downs, but this quote is taped to my monitor and I read it every day. “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” ― Sylvester Stallone, Rocky Balboa
Thanks bro. This really helps. I enjoyed it. I know and see that I have come from so far in my playing and seeing progress each time. And then all of a sudden I get some bad experience or bad days, sometimes I feel like my playing not going anywhere. Sometimes feel discouraged but I still try to stay positive and forget what's behind me and just keep moving forward. I still ensure I still keep practicing and also keep praying. I trust God. Thanks I enjoyed this.
What me helped immense was the founding or Integration into a Band. It gave me so much Motivation to go on and my discipline gone up Like a Rocket. So i can truely recommend getting in a Band and If you stuck in your current Band, try to do new Things in this Band or get a new Project for yourself, which interests you.
Wow God is good, I play drums at my church from time to time but I always practice on a electric kit at home just to stay fresh and this same feeling came over me I’m always comparing myself to others. I remember when I first started learning when I was 18 certain people that I use to look up too told me to just stay on bass that the drums wasn’t for me In my church we have a few drummers but I was the only bass player at the time to I never really had a chance but now those very same people tell me I’m their favorite drummer but what happened?? So some reason I started feeling negative and what they told me when I first started was in my mind playing with me it’s been over a month that I felt stuck and discouraged but now this video here is helping me just push forward no matter what thank you
I remember just last week I was playing at my church, wondering if I was really good enough to be on that stage with the musicians I was, and the thought haunted me all through rehearsal. To start the set, I had to play my first ever drum solo with no tracks, no nothing--just me. I nailed it, and when I looked up, I not only saw a hundreds of awe-struck faces, but I saw a reflection of myself in the acrylic shield I was in. I played my next few notes, then looked back at my reflection and saw just how professional I looked behind the kit, just how strong my technique and showmanship was, and how much I had improved since I first set myself the goal to make the band. After we finished, I went backstage and pulled up my audition videos--and while they certainly made me cringe, it was unbelievably inspiring just how far I had come in only a year's time. I would not have gotten to the place I am today without this channel--I owe a lot to you, Gabe. Thanks man, and #KeepPushingForward.
@@DrumBeatsOnline Of course man--and to add to it, last month we released both our first album and first live recording album. Didn't think I'd ever get to say that.
i needed this, especially since i’m struggling picking up double bass and practicing during my inconsistent schedule. It’s only been 3-4ish months of practice, but if it takes a year or more to play comfortably at/past 180bpm to 210 bpm (my high school goal) then so be it.
You are absolutly right seeing drummers play effortles is so frustrating. Maby you can make some vids about your struggles to encourage is to keep pushing forward.
Gracias por el vídeo, llevo 1 año intentando salir de un agujero profundo en el que he estado. Perdí mi autodisciplina y estoy buscando la de nuevo. Tu video me ayudó a aclarar muchas cosas. Te mando un brazo master. Saludos desde México
You know Gabe, I never said thank you. I wanted to be like my dad, I wanted to make him proud. I'm still in my journey. Sometimes I feel a little stuck. But I know its not supposed to be easy. I'm glad I had you to help me.
Hey... I know that now I can do better than I can before...... And now I will keep pushing myself forward... U are a real inspiration...... 😁😁😁😁 💯💯💯💯......... Love u bro ....... And keep making video...... And I would definitely stay tuined.....
Dude you made me play at like 2 am. I cried on my kit
❤️❤️
“One of the most important chair you can ever sit in”
Watta hell man 😢 that touched me really
Damn dude. It’s too early in the morning to have me crying.
Hahaha! 😂
Definitely cried
Ah Jason... We meet again 😂
Long time no see dude ❤️
@@mpk6664 I would tell you to come to Guitar Center and see me, but I haven’t worked there since August 😂
I needed to hear this. I almost quit drumming last year. But I got myself back up and kept playing and practicing even harder everyday and a huge thanks to drumbeatsonline and it's awsome content for everyone who wants to become a better drummer and have fun drumming 🙂.
Keep pushing forward my friend!
Everyone has a talent for something. Musical talent comes more naturally for some and others really have to work at it..... and some that work really hard at it still never get to be very good. That being said, you should follow your passion and know that no matter what level of expertise you achieve it is the journey you should enjoy. When I was very young (around 10 - 12) I started out banging on my parent's truck dashboard on long road trips that we went on nearly every weekend. My dad then asked an older sibling of mine to find a drum set for me for Christmas when I was around 12. I started banging on this basic 5 piece kit with no lessons. I listened to the radio and tried to mimic the stiongs. I am right-handed but started playing with a left lead on hi-hat because I never saw another drummer play before. One day one of my older brothers comes in my room, sits down, and does this odd thing where he crossed his hands to play a little beat. After that, I re-taught myself how to play in this "odd" new way where my right-hand was no lead. on the hat. I added some roto toms after a while. Then one day, I heard drums down the block. Huh, another drummer? I eventually ran into this older hippy looking guy who was renting the upstairs of a house at the end of the block. My buddy and I were invited in to see his drums set. Wow! It was huge. It was around 8 to 10 drums and about 4 cymbals. I was in love. As time went on, I continued to practice to the radio. Finally, in 11th grade I joined band for the first time. I couldn't read music, but I could play the set pretty good. My counterparts in the percussion section were no match for me on the kit but I had much to learn. I joined jazz band and pep band. 11th and 12th grade was awesome as I was "the drummer" in school. Well, in 11th grade I met a keyboard player in school and he was in a band with a fellow student bass player and guitar player. They had a lead singer several years older. Their drummer was going into the military so they asked me to join. Yes! It was an awesome ride. I played in this band for about 4-5 years even while I was in college. Great experience and taught me a lot. I was then out of band until I was in my late 20's. I joined another band and played with them for about 5-6 years. My skills as a drummer grew exponentially from my late teens to my late 20's and into my early 30s. After my 2nd band gig ended I felt that I hit a wall and reach the extent of my talent. I didn't play much for a while then started playing at home again. I was once again listening to music and watching some videos. I was a bit rusty but the rust came off quickly. Then something happened, I was finding that I was learning some crazy new things. I was playing some patterns that I never thought I could. I was going back to songs I learned decades earlier and finding that I never really played them right but now I could hear everything much clearer. I couldn't believe how much better I was sounding. My body wasn't as young or as strong as it was when I was 25 but my brain slowed everything down and allowed me to, almost magically, hear things I never heard before. I'm not a Benny Greb or Thomas Lang and probably never will be. I'm just me and I'm okay with that. My journey to where I'm at hasn't always been easy and I know I wouldn't be the musician I am today without experiencing everything along the way. I will say that it helps to play and be around other musicians. You don't have to be in a band but just immerse yourself with the talent of others and watch and listen. You might be surprised as to how much you can learn and improve without ever lifting a stick. I think this goes for all musicians, not just drummers. I also encourage you to indulge other music genres that you may not normally like or listen to. Feeding your mind with all types of music will help you incorporate bits and pieces into your playing style. Now, rock on and let's pray for a better 2021.......!
It's great to see you back man. Truly inspirational and so motivating! Cheers!
Thanks friend! I'm so glad it spoke to you!
@@DrumBeatsOnline Absolutely man! You are one of the best Drumming content creators!
Damn man that was so inspiring! I’m 22yo studying music at uni and trying to make it as a drummer but I’ve always looked at my drumming as if I was an imposter, never good enough to ‘make it’. But screw that man you’ve just made me wanna work my butt off
That's what I'm talking about Jonny! Don't listen too the lies!
Thank you Gabe, I needed to hear this right now, there's a couple of lessons I'm struggling with on DBO and it's got me really down in the last week and making me feel like I'm never going to be a good drummer and my progress is too slow.
You've got this Rozie! Progress is slow sometimes and that's ok. Keep pushing forward and it will come with time!
Thanks Gabe! I have been playing for 47 years and I have experienced this very issue. For some reason, your open letter today was exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks again for your message and for being so awesome!
Wow, you made me cry!! I'm sure I'll never become a good drummer, but I'll keep pushing forward to be the best version of myself
You've got this Luca!
I've been playing for over 50 years. I'm stuck and this video hit me to the core. Yes, I cried because what he said is true. I will remember those words "KEEP PUSHING FORWARD".
Thank you for the inspiration, it was truly needed.
Dude.. GABE. THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! THE EDITING. THE MESSAGE. 10/10 BRO. Bravo with the cinematography.
Ha thanks Brandon! That always means a lot coming from you because I really admire your editing style as well! I appreciate the love dude! 🙏🏽
Gabe, you couldn’t have released this video at a more vital time for me. I have been in a creative rut for a couple weeks now, with ideas to film, songs to cover, and just somehow the action of doing those things kept escaping me. This motivated me SO MUCH. Your videos are always filled with positivity, growth, and fantastic production quality. (Yeah, I saw that macro lens book shot, haha) All qualities I appreciate and try to achieve in my own videos, THIS VIDEO gave me the kick I needed. Thank you so much dude🙏🏻🥁
It's truly my pleasure! I'm so happy to hear that this video helped!
The guy is literally a sack of positivity! Best of luck SRD!
Wow man, you will give tons of young drummers truly new hope and the power to proceed. Fantastic video, brilliant motivational speach, you nailed it! It really touches me. By the way, thanks for reminding me on my very first kit. I got it on my 6th birthday in 1974. Surfin USA by the Beach Boys was my first "lesson". :))
Thanks for the kind words my friend!
I'm 67 yo and this realy got me I'm in this place and can't get out it has me.just got double Kiks and there killing me...STUCK
That's true, I felt it too bro. Sometimes I want give up when got loss playing drums. But I thank you, and all the best metal drummers when I watch them they really inspired me, they encourage me. Thank you to you bro, it helps a lot when I watch your drum lessons.
thank you, before i found this video i thought my life was over i thought my struggle and my practice was just in vain i was frustrated and almost gave up, as if seeing a drummer i admire was very difficult for me to chase, but you gave me motivation and the spirit to keep going and don't give up, thank you
Keep pushing forward my friend
2010 I suffered my first fail back surgery my drumming started was suffering. I had 2 more failed back surgery. I quit my band of 9 years of very busy giving. It was the hardest thing I had to do, other than losing my job. I totally just gave up on life. Stacked my drums and forgot about them. Years later I got a small fire lit. I set up my kit. I would only play 5 min and throw my sticks. I had lost so much of my groove, feel, fills,etc. Jump ahead to 2022 and I saw that Todd Schuerman was doing a drumming Masterclass in my area in sept. That phone call to reserve my spot sparked that fire that had been burned out. As you said in this clip about rembering that first kit, that first beat. I feel that again. With out a band now I'm free to really dive into the deep drummer within without any rules, learning songs I disliked. My newly found passion is also helping me love life again. I'll never be able to play in a band with my back I'm limited now but my limitations will only make me a better drummer by over coming them. It also has giving me a new found love to play the kit again.. Thank you for this video. I found it at the perfect time to keep pushing forward, even if I throw the sticks from time to time. Troy
Dude this video should #1 trending on TH-cam I mean this should be #1 trending in the world
Feel free to share it! So glad you liked it!
i watched it again because i struggle and unmotivated to cope with lesson and kit. I don't know if i am dumb or just a slow learner but i want to improve my skills because im feeling stuck. Dude, im literally crying on my kit. Thanks for sharing your inspirational and motivational letter to us. I hope all drummers who felt unmotivated will watch this. We can do it!
Been playing for 13 years and in the last few months I’ve been getting more and more frustrated and upset with drumming. It just didn’t seem to be going anywhere anymore, after years and years of progress and enjoyment. This video, THIS VIDEO, couldn’t have come at a better time. Honestly, thank you
You spoke to my heart! I’ve definitely been feeling like I’m in a rut right now even with DBO and it was really bumming me out. Thanks for the encouragement!
Being the best drummer you can be. That mindset is always pushing . Being happy with that result on that moment is enjoying the journey through (drumming) life.
Damn Gabe! Great video man. I was very fortunate to have made a career out of drumming! I've been playing in the pits on Broadway and session drumming for my whole adult life. I've faced "imposter syndrome" MANY times in my career. Especially when I don't get a gig. I work my butt off for the audition, learn the book, mentally prepare, and.......... nothing, not even a callback. But you know what I have learned? Would the feeling of success feel the way it does if everything went my way? Would I appreciate playing to sold-out theaters the way I do if I didn't know the feeling of wishing I had the chair? NO! I have learned that those lows are what make the highs so INCREDIBLE! You have to trust the process! Thanks for the reminder Gabe and best wishes in all your endeavors!
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Great message Bro.🤘🥺
The video effects captured perfectly, the way I, as I'm sure we all, feel when the rut strikes.
Thanks for the words of encouragement and for all that you do for the Drummer Community.
Best drummer motivation video👍
I almost give up 5 years ago , after 30plus years of playing, but i met a guitarist , now this guy is my best friend , he "force" me to play things i never play, lots of odd time beats, in just 5 years i am a much better drummer than my 30plus years of punkrock and rockabilly style beats, my point?! Never stop, always be open to new people , new styles, playing music is a connection between souls , NEVER GIVE UP
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It's real. I've gone through it many times. Damn it sucks. When you stop having fun it damn near makes you want to cry.
Welcome back! You are an excellent teacher, even being blind I am able to follow your instructions… These words are not just for drumming they are for everything in your life “Keep pushing forward“👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🦮
That's so amazing Michelle, thank you for sharing!! You are an inspiration to me!
Year after year, from time to time I get the feeling that the playing is not going forward and I just stand still, but somehow, after each overcome obstacle, my self-confidence and determination have grown considerably. it's all been worth it and I wouldn't change it for anything. I Love music, write songs and specially love playing drums ❤️
Outstanding.
Thank you for letting us know what was happening since we hadn’t heard from you in a while, I thought DBO was done.
Imposter syndrome is legit! Been struggling with it for a while too, and it’s a process to purge.
But things are good thanks to you & messages like this.
Stay strong, brother! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Gabe, this hit me so hard. I’ll admit I got alil emotional from this. Thanks for making this video. I definitely needed this. Your truly inspirational. Thank you! 🙌
That's amazing Shawn, thanks for sharing! I'm honored that I could help inspire you in any way!
This is what some drummers let alone musicians already know but it is indeed something we tend to forget at times. The way you narrated that along with the visual aspect is well done. Sometimes we have to see something as well as hear someone break it down like this. Not only are you a great drummer/musician but the positivity that you bring is an inspiration to many... Keep up the good fight and continue to inspire.
It's so motivating that it makes me want to sit on my drum set even if it's midnight!! The neighbours will love me. Good job Gabe, one of the best in the business!
Thank you for this Gabe, a true gent and scholar! The drum community is a very tight, family based space; much love to you and all other drummers :) Be well
I have played drums since I was 8, so over 10 years now and I just feel like I should be so much better at this point than I am. This made me feel a little better. Thank you
Gabe, you are the most genuine and kind drum teacher on the internet and I just want to thank you. You are making a huge difference for a lot of drummers, myself included! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
#KeepPushingForward. You've got this.
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whoa...is this guy or a drummer or a film maker?
Thank you fot this inspiring letter, Gabe. I lost my motivation on drumming and all of the words you said is just hit my mind and it is all what I need. A push. Hope your inspiration brings back the good things to your passion as well. Good luck amd thank you!
Why does that behind the kit shot of Gabe sitting down at the throne always look so epic?
This video opened my heart
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Literally had to hold back tears watching this.... needless to say this really hit home. Thanks man.
i was in a drumming rut before i went to dbo academy
also looking forward to seeing many videos from you
So glad to have you in the #DBOFamily Jake!
Videos and messages like this are generally more important to me (and I'm sure plenty of other musicians) than lessons involving hands on playing. We all need to be reminded of this once in a while, and considering I've been in my own little mental rut recently, it's the exact reminder I needed at the moment. Thank you.
I feel very stuck. Drumming is the only thing I’ve ever stuck with. I started around 2012 and took maybe one several year break a few years in as I didn’t have a place to play or the money to upgrade anything. I have a home I rent now and have an acoustic kit waiting for me to buy tom mounts and cymbals. I just got full time at my job so I know I can save up and get the gear eventually. I am not a beginner, not advanced, I am plateaud somewhere in between. I struggle with sever adhd so have a hard time focusing on rudiments. Courses like Drumeo seem to help, but again, I struggle to focus. I desperately want to record from home and make a TH-cam channel, maybe even session work one day. I will get it done. Everyone keep your heads up. 🤘🏼
Awesome brother, Im just a 12year old drummer Its just emotional.. Love from INDIA...
Godamn, your video editing skills are getting out of this world. Superb editing!
this is not only for drummers, im a pianist and Keyboardist and im happy for the TH-cam algorithm TOT
Thank you for this motivational video. It made me cry.
It's been a year since I've been stuck at my drumming skills.
Now it made me feel motivate to keep pushing forward.
This happens to me from time to time!! I eventually find something to inspire me. Great message Gabe!! And keep pushing forward brother!!🤘🤘
Don't know if it'll be read but that doesn't matter "Thank you so much for this"
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This video almost made me cry. Truly inspiring video. Thanks for sharing. Glad to have you back 🤧🙂
it's good to be back my friend!
Hey Gabe, I’ve been lucky enough to just have the mindset to push through, what we practise all the time is a hit and miss, sometimes it gets us to where we want to be other times we work on it for a while and it doesn’t envelope itself in our playing which is the worst feeling when you know you’ve been working on that for a long time. I teach drums part time and these students motivate me to be a better teacher and player, not to mention a better human being; thanks for the video mate, keep pushing, experimenting and putting in the time; you’ll find yourself where you want to be :)
Great video! I have felt this so many times. I will admit I always still feel great sitting down behind the kit and picking up those sticks. It truly brings that feeling back of doing it for the first time regardless if I feel stuck.
Thank you Gabe for this video. I’m gonna be crying on my Kit tomorrow morning at my church’s Sunday service. This hit home.!
Well said...I've been playing for over 25 years and I had those moments of light where everything I played and tried seemed effortless and then times when I couldn't play songs I've played my whole life... Learning how to find sweet spots with my pedals, throne height, spring tension, then the licks I just can't figure out and some 6 year old Japanese kid plays it like John Bonham...oh yeah...I say WTF am I doing a lot...But the thing that gets me thru are the days when I'm making music with other players and you can feel the experience coming out...the skill evel and hours of commitment and frustration each one of my band mates had on their own journeys, and it feels amazing to think...these guys want to play with me...Just keep playing, if you love it, it will come thru to those in your audience...doesn't matter what you play...from the simplest beat to the most compilcated prog or fusion genres...everyone has a story to tell and nobody's story is less valuable than anyone elses.
Thanks for this. I got my kit when I was 13, about eight months ago. This year I’ll be playing in the band at school, and I can’t shake the feeling that I’m just not good enough to be in a band. I am pretty new, but I still know enough to play in it. I can drum, but sometimes I feel like it’s the bare minimum, and the rest of the band won’t want me playing. However, I’ve been practicing a lot more recently, and I’m working to build my confidence up. This video helped tons. :)
I’m going to watch this video whenever I’m struggling a lot on drums. I love this video so much.
this is what`s important about Life, Love, Drums and all that stuff....THANKS
I also feel stuck because I can't afford to have a drum set to learn drumming.just swinging my hands in the air like a crazy person. I also almost gave up on learning drum. But after watching this video, I feel excited and will try to get my own electronic drum set even if it is just a cheap drum set as long as I can practice and learn more about drums.🤘🤘🤘🤘 Thank you sir🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great video Gabe and so on the nose for me. I set my sticks down in the beginning of October and decided to take a break for a while. I was talking to my bass player this past weekend and told him I was going to start practicing again. We hadn't talked to each other in three months and haven't jammed together since late February. It's amazing how inspiration can come to you in the simplest of ways and when you least expect it.
Wow. This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you, Gabe. Drumming is forever. #KeepPushingForward
"Remember the first time you got your very first drum set" I don't remember it, because i don't have it. But my first time to ever have a "drum kit" was to have my Meinl china HCS 16'. But with my limited facilitation, i can improve my skills on the set. Maybe not as good as many drummer in this platform, but luckily i have my band to have time to learn on a drum set. I hope i can be a better drummer in the future, and fulfill my dream to have a band and tour around the world. :)
Gabe... I can't even begin to tell you how much I needed this video. Thank you man.
I'm so happy to hear that Kyle!
I guess I needed to hear this. Lately I’ve been struggling to play in time. I found videos of me from years ago in a hard drive and I used to be much better... I really feel like giving up sometimes. Hope we all improve and stop being depressed
dude i am sobbing im in this rut right now and i thought i was the only one this video really helped me thanks dude keep doing what you do
As a drum teacher been echoing this for years. Thanks for the confirmation!!!
I just cant tell you how happy i am to see you back Gabe, I don't have a drumset in my house because im living in an aparment, and i was just hiring a studio to practice drums and after this virus spreads, i don't have that option... And just about those time, you were quit from the youtube and you said you need a rest, and yet i was just accepted in a band, my twins were sucks i didnt had any chance to practice because all the studios are closed, i dont have enough equipment to practice it, there is a seriously big earthquake happened 2 weeks ago and its aftershocks are still going on and everything was just coming on top of eachother. I was just too depressed, i got a kick pad to practice in home but after that, those were not like an acoustic drums, so i struggeled a lot and i was just thinking like what you've said in this video. And.. This helped a lot, you really gave me the courage to go back on my practice kit and just try my best to not get rusty. And even improve myself without the set. Just you dont lose your hope and will too, those are hard times, but we are here to support you and you are also supporting us. I really appreciate you back. Don't give up.
So inspiring, so touching. Thank you behalf of all of the drummer wanna be out there for making this🥺
Man this video hit so hard. I’ve been in one for over a year now and it sucks i still practice every day bc I just have to. But lately man the spark is going away worse by worse. This video gave me motivation like I’ve never had before. Thank you gabe.
WELL this killed me, i payed and studied drums for 5 years and one day after living what this video describes perfectly, i decided to quit, yesterday after another 5 years i decided to take the only thing left from my drum set: my pad and a pair of sticks, and i cant explain with words all the good and bad things that im feeling right now after so long. This video touched my heart so bad, i wish this video was uploded sooner hahahah but well thats life it wasnt uploaded before but now it will help me to make the impossible and improove my skills at least at the point they used to be. thanks so much!
Very well said and also fantastic video to go with it!! I am 53 Years old and i am playing since the Age of 14 evry day in my life cause Drums has and is the reason for my life. I have had my 15 or should i say 12 Minutes of Fame over here in Europe and still love to play evry day. Thank you for your effort to show us your knowledege. So glad i found Drum Beats Online !!!
Gabe. Damn, man. That was so thoughtful and well-articulated. Thank you for this.
It’s truly my pleasure
@@DrumBeatsOnline hey I'm curious, have you ever done a walk through of your studio to show BTS of your TH-cam videos? I'm kinda struggling to figure out how to light my drum set for film, but I'm always impressed with the production quality of your videos
I loved your video. I'm stuck, want to give up the drums, yet I can't bring myself to do it. I can relate to everything you say. Thanks!
Thank you bro! I was very upset and sad with my performance not only in my drum but, with my other occupation, I am videographer and photographer too and sometimes os very difficult and stressful to keeping going ahead, thank you for your words bro!
Even bad experience like this helps me to practice harder
Bro I needed this so much I have school and work and barely any time to practice, I started playing at church and I feel soo stuck man. Thanks for this
Thank you so much for this video it was beautiful!
I'm so glad you liked it!!
Great Vide Gabe.
What you are saying applies to all parts of your life. I've had my ups and downs, but this quote is taped to my monitor and I read it every day.
“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!”
― Sylvester Stallone, Rocky Balboa
this was truly inspiring. thank you for putting the time into making this video for all of us!
DAMN! This video hit HARD!!! Thank you Gabe for everything you do!
It's my pleasure! So glad you liked it!
This definitely runs deeper than drumming. I needed this today. Thank you☮️☯️❤️
Thanks bro. This really helps. I enjoyed it. I know and see that I have come from so far in my playing and seeing progress each time. And then all of a sudden I get some bad experience or bad days, sometimes I feel like my playing not going anywhere. Sometimes feel discouraged but I still try to stay positive and forget what's behind me and just keep moving forward. I still ensure I still keep practicing and also keep praying. I trust God. Thanks I enjoyed this.
seriously dude! where do your editing skills come from? :D
Goosebumps for the entire video. Thank you Gabe
Wow, thank you!
Dude!!! I really needed this... Not only for drums, but it applies to... well, my whole life. Thank you so much for this. You're amazing.
Happy to help!
Gabe where have you been broo ,honestly missed your videos...this video was such a motivation.KEEP PUSHING FORWARD 💪
You brought me to tears
What me helped immense was the founding or Integration into a Band. It gave me so much Motivation to go on and my discipline gone up Like a Rocket. So i can truely recommend getting in a Band and If you stuck in your current Band, try to do new Things in this Band or get a new Project for yourself, which interests you.
Wow God is good, I play drums at my church from time to time but I always practice on a electric kit at home just to stay fresh and this same feeling came over me I’m always comparing myself to others. I remember when I first started learning when I was 18 certain people that I use to look up too told me to just stay on bass that the drums wasn’t for me In my church we have a few drummers but I was the only bass player at the time to I never really had a chance but now those very same people tell me I’m their favorite drummer but what happened?? So some reason I started feeling negative and what they told me when I first started was in my mind playing with me it’s been over a month that I felt stuck and discouraged but now this video here is helping me just push forward no matter what thank you
I'm in a rut I'm an in
Intermediate drummer but when I saw this video I was inspired thank you this helped me I'll keep pushing forward...:
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I remember just last week I was playing at my church, wondering if I was really good enough to be on that stage with the musicians I was, and the thought haunted me all through rehearsal. To start the set, I had to play my first ever drum solo with no tracks, no nothing--just me. I nailed it, and when I looked up, I not only saw a hundreds of awe-struck faces, but I saw a reflection of myself in the acrylic shield I was in. I played my next few notes, then looked back at my reflection and saw just how professional I looked behind the kit, just how strong my technique and showmanship was, and how much I had improved since I first set myself the goal to make the band. After we finished, I went backstage and pulled up my audition videos--and while they certainly made me cringe, it was unbelievably inspiring just how far I had come in only a year's time. I would not have gotten to the place I am today without this channel--I owe a lot to you, Gabe. Thanks man, and #KeepPushingForward.
Wow this is such an awesome story. Thank you for sharing!
@@DrumBeatsOnline Of course man--and to add to it, last month we released both our first album and first live recording album. Didn't think I'd ever get to say that.
Thank you for this. I have been feeling stuck myself lately and I signed up for the DBO academy. I do hope to start soon and find my path.
i needed this, especially since i’m struggling picking up double bass and practicing during my inconsistent schedule. It’s only been 3-4ish months of practice, but if it takes a year or more to play comfortably at/past 180bpm to 210 bpm (my high school goal) then so be it.
You are absolutly right seeing drummers play effortles is so frustrating. Maby you can make some vids about your struggles to encourage is to keep pushing forward.
Gracias por el vídeo, llevo 1 año intentando salir de un agujero profundo en el que he estado. Perdí mi autodisciplina y estoy buscando la de nuevo. Tu video me ayudó a aclarar muchas cosas. Te mando un brazo master.
Saludos desde México
It's my pleasure. Keep pushing forward my friend. You've got this!
You know Gabe, I never said thank you. I wanted to be like my dad, I wanted to make him proud. I'm still in my journey. Sometimes I feel a little stuck. But I know its not supposed to be easy. I'm glad I had you to help me.
This just made me cry.
THANK YOU❤️🤟🏼
Hey...
I know that now I can do better than I can before......
And now I will keep pushing myself forward...
U are a real inspiration......
😁😁😁😁
💯💯💯💯.........
Love u bro .......
And keep making video......
And I would definitely stay tuined.....
Thank you.. thank you because cuz im experiencing it now, it really helps me a lot.. keep safe always, God bless
I needed this, thank you man! 🐐
You are very welcome Jack!