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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 Nov 22, 2019
My Top 3 Ways To Learn Quickly and Effectively
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
This week's video is about the top 3 ways I learnt, and continue to learn, and excel at playing the drums. Hopefully, it can help you accelerate your learning an instrument too!
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming (info@adrummersguideto.com) and subscribe to the mailing list to not miss a subject! https://www.adrummersguideto.com/subscribe
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Getting The 'Big Gig'
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
This week I tackle the subject of getting the call for a 'big gig' or a named artist, and the reality of the journey I took to get there.
If you'd like to find out more about my Successful Musician Mindset Toolbox then you can sign up here:
https://www.adrummersguideto.com/toolbox/
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming (info@adrummersguideto.com) and subscribe to the mailing list to not miss a subject! https://www.adrummersguideto.com/subscribe

Friday Nov 08, 2019
Challenging yourself
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
This episode is about how I put myself in challenging situations to force myself to learn new skills, or up my existing skills in the quickest, and most high-risk situations. Always terrifying at the time, with a huge sense of relief and achievement by the end of it!
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 Nov 01, 2019
Feeling Down
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
This week's video covers a very sensitive subject of how I deal with feelings of depression I've had throughout my life, as I know that a lot of musicians also suffer with similar things. I'm no medical professional (obviously!) but I just thought I'd share what I do to help myself, and if you find yourself struggling too, hopefully, one of these will speak to you too.
Please feel free to add your coping mechanisms in the comments below, as I'd love to hear about them.
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 Oct 25, 2019
Failure!
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
This week I share one of the most heartbreaking (potentially career-ending) moments of my drumming life! I speak about how I chose to not only come back from it, but face my demons head-on, and I'm convinced it was the making of me, even though the path was long, treacherous, and painful!
Share with me your experiences of failing and getting back up to soldier on!
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 Oct 18, 2019
Groove!
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Welcome to this week's topic: Groove!
This was something that was always very elusive to me, and upon realising it was the kind of drummer I wanted to be, became my life's quest! Hear the things I learnt from other drummers and musicians, and the steps I took to help develop my own groove.
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming (info@adrummersguideto.com) and subscribe to the mailing list to not miss a subject! https://www.adrummersguideto.com/subscribe

Friday Oct 11, 2019
Websites
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
This week I talk about websites, why you should have one, the frustrations I have with people that don't, and what key things you should include on your own!
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming (info@adrummersguideto.com) and subscribe to the mailing list to not miss a subject! https://www.adrummersguideto.com/subscribe

Friday Oct 04, 2019
Auditioning
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
This is what to expect from an audition for an artist/band, and my checklist I go through to be as prepared as possible, along with dealing with the aftermath! Bonus stories of the stranger auditions I've done too! Let me know you auditioning experiences and processes in the comments below, and if you have any further questions 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
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Friday Sep 27, 2019
3 Questions To Ask Yourself
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
These are the 3 key questions I've always asked myself over the years which has led me to become a professional drummer. If you can get these 3 questions answered in your own mind and heart, then I think you will see that it can be done!
Once you've watched this video, please tell me your Whys, Whats, and Hows - I'd LOVE to hear them!
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming (info@adrummersguideto.com) and subscribe to the mailing list to not miss a subject! https://www.adrummersguideto.com/subscribe

Friday Sep 20, 2019
Ability vs The Song
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
This is the way I deal with approaching something that I can't technically play, but have to. It's how I tackle it, and what I prioritize to make sure that I get the job done in the best way possible :-)
Thanks to everyone for all your awesome feedback and questions! Keep 'em coming at info@adrummersguideto.com and see you next week for another topic :-)