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    1. Try to figure out exactly what someone else did on a performance but never play what they played outside of your practice studio.


    2. Don’t just plagiarize, after you’ve learned what someone has showed you, take it farther than they did.

    3. Never continue to play with another musician that is constantly dictating what you should play. (I have zero tolerance for this.)

    4.Always be an equal participant, if you’re not able to be then you need to work on your talent some more.

    5. If someone feels it’s necessary to scold you for any reason, always pack up and go home. (This is most effective when you don’t ever return.)

    6. Always show up about five minutes earlier than necessary. (This should include ample time for setting up.)

    7. Ask questions that challenge anyone you’re learning from.

    8. Never follow my rules or anyone else's rules to the letter.


    Nick Marcy sends me a lot of his "Musings"...thought you all might enjoy this latest......Frank
    Last edited by fiacovaz; 02-13-2009 at 11:17 AM.
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    Good Advice!!! I like the pack up and go home and never go back!!

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    Frank, have I mentioned that it's great to have you around here? Another excellent post!
    Quoting gonefishin: Just have some bacon with ya when you go pick her up..........youre an instant chick magnet.





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    Quote Originally Posted by fiacovaz View Post
    rummer

    2/7/09



    1. Try to figure out exactly what someone else did on a performance but never play what they played outside of your practice studio.


    2. Don’t just plagiarize, after you’ve learned what someone has showed you, take it farther than they did.

    3. Never continue to play with another musician that is constantly dictating what you should play. (I have zero tolerance for this.)

    4.Always be an equal participant, if you’re not able to be then you need to work on your talent some more.

    5. If someone feels it’s necessary to scold you for any reason, always pack up and go home. (This is most effective when you don’t ever return.)

    6. Always show up about five minutes earlier than necessary. (This should include ample time for setting up.)

    7. Ask questions that challenge anyone you’re learning from.

    8. Never follow my rules or anyone else's rules to the letter.


    Nick Marcy sends me a lot of his "Musings"...thought you all might enjoy this latest......Frank
    You forgot and dont use AOL sorry had to Nuff Said

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    Quote Originally Posted by bassist learning drums View Post
    Good Advice!!! I like the pack up and go home and never go back!!
    Hey Frank, I agree with PB, it is great to have you around here, always coming through with some great advice. I am in agreeance with BLD, I really like that piece of advice too!
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    is this for gigging drummers? or all of em?

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    Only exception to rule 3 is if they are handing you a sizeable paycheck for your playing; otherwise, ferget it!

    5 1/2: If you are scolded and take your stuff home, be big enough to evaluate yourself once you get gome to see if there is any truth in what they told you. You might have driven them to that point. Learn from it and go on.
    And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw. . .

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    And if all else fails.

    There's always guitar.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MortalDrumbat View Post
    is this for gigging drummers? or all of em?
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    There are only Drummers..... some of us have gigs and some of us don't.
    There's a lot to be said for Time Honored tradition and value.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bassist learning drums View Post
    Good Advice!!! I like the pack up and go home and never go back!!
    Great thread Frank!
    Been there and done THAT! -Les

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bish View Post
    And if all else fails.

    There's always guitar.
    nah i tried playing guitar, i'm more cut out to beat on things
    from jazz to metal, the broader your spectrum the better you are

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    What about rule #9- Never let a drunk set in on your kit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fiacovaz View Post
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    There are only Drummers..... some of us have gigs and some of us don't.
    Now there's a pearl of wisdom if ever I've heard one!
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    Following James' Rule 9, here's Rule 10.

    No-one touches your cymbals without a psychiatric profile and a criminal records check before hand. Also, photo ID helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bassist learning drums View Post
    Good Advice!!! I like the pack up and go home and never go back!!
    I've done that....

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