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’A Drummer’s Guide To...’ is the podcast that dives into everything it takes to thrive as a professional musician beyond the practice room. Hosted by Emily Dolan Davies, a drummer since 1999, pro since 2008, and a passionate mentor since 2018, this show unpacks the real-world challenges, triumphs, and strategies for building the career of your dreams. Whether you’re chasing gigs, navigating the music industry, or balancing passion with practicality, Emily’s got your back with honest insights and inspiring stories. Find out more about Emily at EmilyDrums.com
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Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Oh, there are just so many lovely things to buy in this world! ESPECIALLY the music world! Here's my thought process to keep me in check so I don't over-do it (I have in the past), and try to be practical about these things! Hope it helps you too :-) Hope you enjoy! Share with someone you think would like this, and shoot across any questions you have or topics you'd like me to cover at info@adrummersguideto.com or leave them in the comments below :-)
★☆ If you're interested in my Professional Foundations Course, then you can sign up for updates here ☺☞
https://www.adrummersguideto.com/course/
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Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
This week's A Drummer's Guide To... is about balancing focusing on, and achieving your goals, vs not getting overwhelmed! I am the queen of overwhelm, and these are some tactics I use to stop myself and get in control before it all gets a bit much! I hope it helps you too, and let me know any tools you use 🙃
★☆ If you're interested in my Professional Foundations Course, then you can sign up for updates here ☺☞
https://www.adrummersguideto.com/course/
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Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
This week I'm tackling a subject suggested by LM Read: Imposter Syndrome... they wanted to know if I had it (which I do A LOT), and how I handle it :-) If you're suffering, I hope this helps you, and let me know any other tactics you use to combat it, and let me know if you have any questions of your own in the comments below :-)
★☆ If you're interested in my Professional Foundations Course, then you can sign up for updates here ☺☞
https://www.adrummersguideto.com/course/
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Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
This week on A Drummer's Guide To... I'm talking about the most debilitating, uninspiring state: Procrastination! It suuuucks! However, this is how I've managed to overcome it in recent years... I used to suffer from it really badly, but I feel like I've really found my way around it, so I hope this helps you too! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
★☆ If you're interested in my Professional Foundations Course, then you can sign up for updates here ☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/course/ ****************
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
I was so reluctant to work on my performance side of playing when I was younger, I really didn't appreciate how important (AND FUN!!!) it would be! Here's how I did it, and man it's taken my playing, connection and enjoyment up a huuuuge level! :-)
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Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
This week's subject is talking about my approach to social media, why I post what I post, how often, and how I make it as easy as possible to save what valuable brain space I have left! :-D Hope you enjoy!
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Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
This week's episode I'm talking all about my current goal which is learning to read better for a gig happening in a couple of months! I'm literally taking you through my actual process, via my crazy mind, let's hope I get out the other side in one piece! Ha! Hope you enjoy!
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☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/workshop/
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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
This is what I come back to whenever I'm feeling lost (literally), and a heartfelt thank you, to all who watch these videos.... it means the world to me :-) Hope you enjoy!
Share with someone you think would like this, and shoot across any questions you have or topics you'd like me to cover at info@adrummersguideto.com
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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
This is how I deal with feeling judged (whether it's in my head of real life), and how I reframe it to be a positive thing for myself, and others. Also recognizing where the judgment may be coming from really helps me too :-) Hope you enjoy!
Share with someone you think would like this, and shoot across any questions you have or topics you'd like me to cover at info@adrummersguideto.com
★☆ Level up your drumming to a professional level in just 5 minutes a day:☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/workshop/
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Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
These are hands down the best way to invest in any musicians career, but ESPECIALLY drummers! If I could start again, I would have implemented these from day 1! Love 'em! Hope you enjoy!
Share with someone you think would like this, and shoot across any questions you have or topics you'd like me to cover at info@adrummersguideto.com
★☆ Level up your drumming to a professional level in just 5 minutes a day:☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/workshop/
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