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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 May 01, 2020
Which DAW should you use?
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
★☆ Learn 4 foundation skills that are ESSENTIAL for any professional drummer ☺☞
https://www.adrummersguideto.com/foundations/
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The quick answer is... whatever works for you! Don't give in to peer pressure, or argue about why one is better than the other... they're all awesome for slightly different reasons, so base your decision on what you'll be using it for along with your intuition when using them... there really is no right or wrong answer on this as long as you do you :-)
If you have any questions or subjects you'd like me to cover, comment below :-) 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 :-)
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Friday Apr 24, 2020
Letting Go To Shine Bright
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
There's one thought process I really had to shake in order to allow myself to be the best I can be in this life - watch this vid to find out what it is!
Is there anything you've had to overcome anything to let yourself be successful? Let me know in the comments!
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 17, 2020
Shiny Object Syndrome
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
Goals vs Overwhelm
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
Imposter Syndrome
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
Procrastination
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
Performance
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! :-)
★☆ Learn 4 foundation skills that are ESSENTIAL for any professional drummer ☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/foundations/ ****************

Friday Mar 13, 2020
Social Media!
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!
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/ ****************

Friday Mar 06, 2020
My Real-Time Goal (and how I'm tackling it)
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!
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 28, 2020
Feeling Lost
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
★☆ Level up your drumming to a professional level in just 5 minutes a day:☺☞ https://www.adrummersguideto.com/workshop/ ****************