If you are planning to teach: 1.) prepare to be used as a babysitter. There will be lots of young kids. 2.) Have a documented program of instruction (whatever you feel is best) for students of all levels. 3.) Find out what each student wants to achieve. Some people want to play in a rock band, some want to play at home, etc. Tailor your program to each student.
Hey just wanted to say you're a huge inspiration. I watched one of your older videos and you said you started playing drums as late as 17. That's the age I started, and you just gave me a whole new mindset. Your channel is gold.
I was 21! Taught myself mainly, apart from three lessons to get started in the beginning from a friend who was a session drummer and a boys brigade champion snare drummer, that he didn’t ask any money for, God bless him! also learned tips from reading drum magazines, and watching technique of drummers on TH-cam too. Also learned from my main inspirations, John bonham, buddy rich, billy cobham, Ian paice.... although I would consider myself a natural drummer, I did not get to the level I have without some perseverance and time, of course, but as they say, if you have to work too hard for too many years on anything, it wasn’t for you... Thanks to Rob who gave some good ideas in this video.
This was ahead of his time when he said you may go 6 months without a gig. 2020 lol, but overall such excellent and practical ways to make money off music, thanks Rob.
Thanks for this video rob,great advice. I’ve been teaching for almost 10 years full time(privately and in schools)..I love it and its improved my playing and general attitude to life. I also gig at the weekends with various bands👍
"side hustle" ... "clean up" .... awesome! oh, and #5 is the reason we do this ... ain't nothing like the stage ... and nuttin' like Rob 'Beatdown' Brown!!!! Another great video! Thanks for spreading the news!
Great insight. Thank you for the information and encouragement. I really like the idea of doing a clinic at my local community center. You present a lot of pragmatic solutions here.
Hey Rob, awesome video with some great ideas. When you write backing tracks and music, how do you typically promote it/sell it/get it out there. Where are some good places to start with trying to distribute music if you dont have a large audience? I know you have your youtube channel, but are there any other tools or platforms in promoting your own music that have been helpful? Thanks again and great video!🤙🏽
What's up man? I just wanted to say I've been playing around with your two albums and having a lot of fun! Just wanted to say thanks again for the great content man!
I for myself can say this online session thing REALLY helps when not gigging :)! Good, and easy job if you know how to, and got the chops, time, and feel
Mr.Viking yes. Well, it’s all about building a network of musicians. I started building my network with touring in different bands. Meeting new people, and new musicians. The other way is the hard “hustle” way, which actually also gets me quite some work: get on twitter, and instagram, and DM/PM 50-100 different people a day. Go search for hashtags where people could need a drummer, like “singer”, “bassist” etc. And get in contact with people. It’s all about networking.
floopstuh online “session” is basically if an artist need you to record some drums. They contact you online, send you the files for the song, you record the drums, ans send it back.
Rob, I'm only 13 years old and I know I'm starting at an early age, yet I feel confident that I can be like you, a very good drummer. I have a temporary crappy drumset with Evans g2's on them, I got one cymbal cuz the set was drums only, the snare needs a bottom head, and I'm missing a claw for the resin side of the bass drum. but I can get by with it. it's my first drum set and possibly my only one I want. you're the inspiration I needed to get started on drums. of course, you gotta have some Vic's they are nylon tips and I got another pair for rehearsal. they are Vic's too just all wooden sincerely, Barker
Yooo bro thank you alot man i appreciate it ama try out one of these ideas cause i was one who was wavering in my mind about just being here as a drummer not getting any call etc ...So ama jump right ahead and see what works for me man
He's such a beautitul drummer who deserves a major gig. I'd love to see Rob in a top situation. No one inspires me like this man
If you are planning to teach: 1.) prepare to be used as a babysitter. There will be lots of young kids. 2.) Have a documented program of instruction (whatever you feel is best) for students of all levels. 3.) Find out what each student wants to achieve. Some people want to play in a rock band, some want to play at home, etc. Tailor your program to each student.
+shir itzhaki He ain’t lyin’ about the kids part. 😐
%100 agree.
So true...I'm going through that now.
mw13068 aww
Thans Rob Greet tips you help me a lot! Tumbs up👍 you are a true “master”
Hey just wanted to say you're a huge inspiration. I watched one of your older videos and you said you started playing drums as late as 17. That's the age I started, and you just gave me a whole new mindset. Your channel is gold.
I was 21! Taught myself mainly, apart from three lessons to get started in the beginning from a friend who was a session drummer and a boys brigade champion snare drummer, that he didn’t ask any money for, God bless him! also learned tips from reading drum magazines, and watching technique of drummers on TH-cam too. Also learned from my main inspirations, John bonham, buddy rich, billy cobham, Ian paice.... although I would consider myself a natural drummer, I did not get to the level I have without some perseverance and time, of course, but as they say, if you have to work too hard for too many years on anything, it wasn’t for you... Thanks to Rob who gave some good ideas in this video.
This was ahead of his time when he said you may go 6 months without a gig. 2020 lol, but overall such excellent and practical ways to make money off music, thanks Rob.
Man you are an all around good person thank you
Your videos are always inspirational, love you man!
Thanks for this video rob,great advice.
I’ve been teaching for almost 10 years full time(privately and in schools)..I love it and its improved my playing and general attitude to life.
I also gig at the weekends with various bands👍
Heck yeah. More videos. such an inspiration man and completely down to earth
"side hustle" ... "clean up" .... awesome! oh, and #5 is the reason we do this ... ain't nothing like the stage ... and nuttin' like Rob 'Beatdown' Brown!!!! Another great video! Thanks for spreading the news!
Great insight. Thank you for the information and encouragement. I really like the idea of doing a clinic at my local community center. You present a lot of pragmatic solutions here.
Hey Rob, awesome video with some great ideas. When you write backing tracks and music, how do you typically promote it/sell it/get it out there. Where are some good places to start with trying to distribute music if you dont have a large audience? I know you have your youtube channel, but are there any other tools or platforms in promoting your own music that have been helpful? Thanks again and great video!🤙🏽
Great options besides gigging. I'm hoping you'll do a review of the new Yamaha EAD 10, I'm very curious to what you think of it .
+Kemet First Definitely on the way. I was just talking with my Yamaha guys tonight and I spent a few minutes with one. Spoiler alert. It’s VERY cool!
Thanks for the reply, can't wait to see it. Greetings from Brampton.
What's up man? I just wanted to say I've been playing around with your two albums and having a lot of fun! Just wanted to say thanks again for the great content man!
+Daniel Brazil That’s awesome, dude. Thanks for supporting! 🙂👊🏽
MAN, these are really valuable tips. Thank you so much
Great video man! Thanks for the insight!
I for myself can say this online session thing REALLY helps when not gigging :)! Good, and easy job if you know how to, and got the chops, time, and feel
Sigurd Music session as in recording drumparta for artists? How do you get it set up/get business
Mr.Viking yes. Well, it’s all about building a network of musicians. I started building my network with touring in different bands. Meeting new people, and new musicians. The other way is the hard “hustle” way, which actually also gets me quite some work: get on twitter, and instagram, and DM/PM 50-100 different people a day. Go search for hashtags where people could need a drummer, like “singer”, “bassist” etc. And get in contact with people. It’s all about networking.
floopstuh online “session” is basically if an artist need you to record some drums. They contact you online, send you the files for the song, you record the drums, ans send it back.
Yo, your vids have helped me alot. Keep up the good work!
Great video, Rob! Thanks for the advices! Greetings from Brazil!
+André Moura Brazil in the house! 🇧🇷 Shout out from Canada 🇨🇦, man. Thanks for watchin 🙂
Rob, I'm only 13 years old and I know I'm starting at an early age, yet I feel confident that I can be like you, a very good drummer. I have a temporary crappy drumset with Evans g2's on them, I got one cymbal cuz the set was drums only, the snare needs a bottom head, and I'm missing a claw for the resin side of the bass drum. but I can get by with it. it's my first drum set and possibly my only one I want. you're the inspiration I needed to get started on drums. of course, you gotta have some Vic's they are nylon tips and I got another pair for rehearsal. they are Vic's too just all wooden
sincerely, Barker
so how’s that going
Thanks for the great info Rob. Great content ....
Awesome inspiration thx
Great Video Man , thank you . Lots of insights there.
Nice video!
I am Self-taught never had lessons so what would be the best way for me
Yooo bro thank you alot man i appreciate it ama try out one of these ideas cause i was one who was wavering in my mind about just being here as a drummer not getting any call etc ...So ama jump right ahead and see what works for me man
that floor tom? Is it a kick bass looks real big.
+zim1966 It’s actually a 16. The woods hoops are deceiving 🙂
Great advice
Great video!
Great videos rob
+Jamie Craig Thanks, man 🙂👊🏽🇨🇦
That's exactly how I do it! Great video Rob! Where are you from btw?
Hello sir my child 8 year he learn play drum .pls give idea to earn money platform for playing drum
Thanks Rob!!🎼🎵🎵🤟🙏💯
Recording drums for artists?
Thank's Rob !
Yamaha 👊💥🤟🏽
The 3 people who disliked is must be Lars Ulrich, Chad Smith and Travis Barker who CAN gig all the time...
Work at the facility, and give em a deal at your own facility (says the sociopath) jk!!!!
Spike Lee?!