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221 - The One Shot Myth (Q from Anonymous)
Do you only get one chance to network with someone… or is that just something we’ve told ourselves? In this episode, I answer a brilliant question from Anonymous about networking on Instagram,…
220 - The Myth of the Big Break (Q from Jon Raynor)
Most musicians grow up believing in the idea of a “big break.” That one moment where someone important discovers you… The audition that suddenly changes everything… The gig that launches your career…
219 - Heartbreak on the Setlist (Q from Anonymous)
You’re a professional. It’s just four minutes. So why does this song feel like a punch in the chest? In Episode 219 – A Drummer’s Guide To… Heartbreak on the Setlist (Q from Anonymous), I answer a…
218 - Starting the Year With No Gigs (Q from Anonymous)
Starting the year with no gigs? Feeling like everyone else is working except you? In Episode 218 of A Drummer’s Guide To… Starting the Year With No Gigs (Q from Anonymous), I break down what January…
217 - Grateful, Successful… Still Wanting More (Q from Dom Ritchie)
Grateful. Successful. Still restless? You’re not alone. In Episode 217 of A Drummer’s Guide To… Grateful, Successful… Still Wanting More (Q from Dom Ritchie), Emily answers a powerful question from…
216 - Underpaid, Overworked, Resentful Q from Anonymous
Ever turned up to a gig already annoyed… because you know the money isn’t worth the effort? 🚗💸 This anonymous question is painfully relatable: great band, great musical experience… but the gigs are…
215 - Women’s Health on Tour (Q from Suzy)
🩸 You’re not “too sensitive” - your body is giving you information 😌 🎧 Episode 215 - A Drummer’s Guide To… Women’s Health on Tour (Q from Suzy) 🥁 😅 Some weeks you feel unstoppable behind the kit… and…
214 - Recording Your In Ear Mix - Do You Need To? Q from Joe Threlfall mp3
Recording your in-ear mix sounds like a good idea… until you try it. This episode answers Joe Threlfall’s question about capturing IEM audio, explains why it’s so unreliable, and explores whether…
213 - Why Trust Gets You Hired (Q from Rob Quinn)
In music, talent might get you noticed — but trust is what keeps you working. This episode was sparked by a question from Rob Quinn about the role of trust in a music career, and it opens up one of…
212 - Tempo Wars (Q from Anon)
Ever been stuck in a band where tempos feel unpredictable… there’s no count-off… no click allowed… and the tension is rising? This week’s question comes from a drummer caught in exactly that…
211 - Breaking Out of the Pub Circuit (Q from Pete)
You know that feeling when you’re good — genuinely good — yet you’re still playing the same pubs, the same tiny rooms, and wondering why you can’t break into the gigs you know you’re ready for? This…
210 - Word of Mouth vs Social Media (Q from Charlie Purdie)
Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored? Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie. Is a session career…
209 - Get Fixers’ Attention Fast (Q from Joe Threlfall)
Today’s question comes from Joe Threlfall (@joe_threlfall_guitar) - a brilliant guitarist working in theatre pits who wants to break into touring productions. Joe asked: “What should I be posting to…
208 - Podcast Format Change
⚡ Big changes ahead for A Drummer’s Guide To... ⚡ 🎧 From now on, episodes will focus on your questions - real situations, real struggles, and real wins from musicians like you. 💭 If there’s…
207 - Confidence No-One Can Give You
💥 In Episode 207 of A Drummer’s Guide To... Confidence No One Can Give You, I’m diving into the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval, praise, or permission. 🎯 We all crave…
206 - The Dark Side of Being Easy to Work With
Being “easy to work with” is one of the biggest compliments a musician can get — but what happens when it goes too far? In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To…, Emily Dolan Davies explores the fine…
205 - The Fear Of Silence
What happens when the music stops? When the noise, the hustle, the scrolling… all fade — and you’re left with yourself? In this episode, Emily Dolan Davies opens up about her lifelong discomfort with…
204 - Social Media Balance
Feeling stretched thin trying to be everywhere online? You’re not alone. In this episode, Emily shares how to find balance between your live gigs, remote recording, teaching, and the endless scroll…
203 - Money, Music & Shame
Talking about money in music is awkward enough. But shame? That’s the hidden weight nearly every musician carries. In this episode, I open up about my own journey with money — the free gigs, the low…
202 - Courage Over Perfection
Are you waiting until you’re “perfect” before you go for it? In this episode, I dive into the real reason perfection holds musicians back — and why courage is the thing that moves your career…
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