I Got A PRO Gig In 3 Weeks To Prove It’s Not Luck

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

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[@GryHen-pg9iy]

When I was in my band,I followed the vocals and bass more than anything lol! That is true! We often practiced without vocals too but, yeah it just hit harder with jimmy singing.

[@ericlucci2829]

would take me exactly where you are haha

[@Syrin23]

I am a manager for a band that had two US tours this past year and is about to play 16 shows in Europe. The most important thing you can do as a musician is NETWORK. The difference in talent between musicians is negligible. Once someone is good enough to be a sessionist, they are good enough to go on tour. Sure, if you have weaknesses, then you obviously have to fix them and work on them, but that is a given. But the reality is the talent level is a given for someone who can do session work. What matters WAY more is are you someone that the band wants to live with on the bus for 5-6 weeks. Are you likeable? Are you a slob? Are you late? Do you smoke? Those things are the FIRST things we would look for WAY before technical proficiency. Your technical ability gets you the interview. Anyone good enough to get an interview has the talent. What matters the most are the things previously mentioned. If we needed a new drummer for our European tour, and needed them to be ready in a week, I could find a dozen possible people in a matter of days. The human aspect cannot be over stated. And as with most things in life, NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK. I am friends with Scooter Braun's managerial team, with a top 50 on Spotify pop artist, but also a bunch of up and coming bands, producers, and so on. We wrote a song with 21 Pilots because our producer put us in contact as a favor to us, and he came to our house while ON TOUR on a day off to write a song (to be released in two weeks). That only happened because of our networking, and we wrote another song together this summer. Be friendly and available. It REALLY matters.

[@__michaelmarino__]

🔥🔥

[@chrisbaune9]

THANK YOU. This is excellent advice, and a REAL answer. I’ve always felt like I’ve worked hard, have the talent, and can play most of whatever it is I’m looking to play. Am I as good as Luke Holland or Chris Turner? No, not yet at least. More importantly, tho, is that I don’t need to be, and neither does any other solid musician. And I think more people need to hear things like this. So, again, thank you.

[@Syrin23]

@@chrisbaune9 Glad to help. Here's a story from the road from our last tour to highlight this. We were on tour with an artist with 40 million monthly Spotify listeners. Her manager is also Justin Bieber's manager. In other words, we were dealing with the top tier of the music industry. The other band on tour with us had a GREAT drummer. Jazz drummer, very talented. BUT, after their set, they would routinely leave the stage, rush to the merch booth then go to dinner. They NEVER broke down their gear. I told them they needed to break down their gear before heading out just as a favor as a fellow band on tour trying to help each other out. On the night of the third show of the tour, they did the same thing. Why this matters is ALL their gear was side stage, it was dark, and the path to the stage was narrow. The headliner was a very pampered artist and having an off night meaning her managerial team was tense. There was no room to maneuver to set the stage for the headliner due to all their gear, mostly drums. Her manager lost it, called them up and told them they need to get back to the venue immediately pack up all their gear or they would be removed from the tour that night. This was mostly the fault of the drummer. They made a terrible impression with some of the biggest names in the business because they wouldn't break down their gear, set it off to the side out of the way then go do their fun stuff. Stuff like this REALLLY matters. I have literally never seen someone get rid of a musician over their technical ability or performance. It's always been over the off stage stuff like this.

[@SoundAloneband]

Exactly what I was saying. Be a good hang. And don't be a prick.

[@mayesokazembe5880]

Bravo - @ Point…..!

[@irondrum]

Hey Gabe, been a while since I’ve commented. I graduated high school and am now in my third year of college leading my music club’s rock band for a year now! We had our first show of the semester after not playing together live for months and we killed it, thank you for offering your insight and lessons as they’ve helped shape my drumming career. Kind of crazy to see my progress from drumming at home to now doing performances in the campus pub every few weeks with other talented musicians, but thank you again

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That's so incredible!! Thanks so much for sharing. Keep Pushing Forward my friend.

[@TheDrummagurl]

Thank you for this advice

[@JasonMcLemore]

I think #8 is absolutely THE MOST crucial. You're going to have to make sacrifices in other facets of your life. I was in a semi-touring band in the early 2000's until I met my now ex wife. If you don't have a supportive partner / spouse / significant other who understands this, you're going to have a difficult time pursuing any goals that you have. Not just music. I love to see that you have a wife who supports what you were aiming for. I lived this and paid the price. I'm now 45 years old, divorced, and haven't played out other than in church for years and now making cover videos in my bedroom. I'm also in a career where I'm 7 years from retiring with a pension and would be dumb to leave unless an amazing opportunity some how materialized. At some point you have to make the decision; Do I really want to "make it" as a musician, or do I just like the idea of it.

[@Klarrrrrr]

Mr Gabe I’ve been following you since 2019 I just wanted to say you’re one of the biggest inspirations to me and my life as a church drummer Thank you for everything you do God bless your hands❤️

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Much appreciated my friend 🙏🏽❤️

[@bridgywidgy]

This sort of content is always helpful. I think a lot of us forget/don’t realize how much of this stuff is in our hands. Thanks for the reminder, you absolute badass🙏🏻

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hell yeah! Keep Pushing Forward!!🤘

[@VAIRA5]

As a musician myself you helped me a lot with self confidence and realized that I am not the only one who has dealt with insecurities and self doubt but even a professional drummer like you as well . I got more relived when you said to one of your guitar tech who was playing the show alongside that its ok to make mistake in middle of the show and that won't break my mindset down , those words must be quoted with gold . lots of love from India brother .

[@Max_v.E]

Air drumming is so underrated lmao Been learning songs like that ever since: listening to it, playing air drums to it, shifting it to the kit, getting better & better. Great way to learn imo, really improves the way you listen to songs (catching hidden details and stuff like that) Edit: Gabe it's really fun to hear, how you've developed your style over the last two albums. Totally love it

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

100%!

[@SteveBMarksJr]

Just realized that you started this channel WELL before you got the gig with I Prevail. This, literally, changes everything. I thought you started DBO AFTER you were hired; but, no -- you've been making videos since 2013. I'm duly impressed.

[@maddrummerhef]

Pretty sure he even had some I prevail covers if I remember right.

[@0Bladest0]

I love you!! You are the best drummer I know. You are my idol! Don't stop playing. ❤

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️

[@drummerbee8042]

Congratulations! Hard work pays off, you always had a great work ethic!

[@GrayGrayer]

It's always a good day when Gabe posts. Thank you for info and insporation

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

My pleasure!!

[@RestaurantLifeBand]

Proud as hell of your success brutha, glad to see life is treating you well! You’re a motivation, keep it up man!

[@LPD23]

This video is awesome! I’m in a very similar place as you were when you started out-I’m in a metal-y/indie band of my own and want to get gigs with them, yet I’ve never even touched a double bass pedal. I will definitely use your tips in the future, thanks!

[@IvanBuyavets]

This is so motivating! Thank you. Let's start with step one.

[@Nigel-nv3lr]

Been in kind of a rut with my practice and discipline lately, this is just what I needed to hear. Thank you Gabe!

[@yechielrosenberg]

The world needs these kind of videos for guitarists 🎸

[@rajdeepchakraverty6923]

I am in the same phase as you were at some time ...i am glad that you made this video and i just hope that maybe someday i will also play in a band and tour just like you ❤

[@Ekamitis4life]

Luck is when hard work meets opportunity. You deserve what you got brother! Keep grinding!💪💪🔥

[@spoolindsm119]

This is something musicians don't really share so thank you Gabe for this awesome video and amazing info

[@RC32Smiths01]

It definitely and certainly takes a strong sense of versatility, adaptation, and passion to take music as a huge career. It's not easy, but it certainly isn't impossible. Cheers

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It's much less impossible than people think!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@DrumBeatsOnline For sure!

[@georgekondylis6723]

Very helpful. As a gigging drummer, I sub for a few bands. Learning how to teach yourself is key. My weakness is charting. Never really took the time to learn how. But I will now make an effort.

[@denisantoso2799]

wow, you are different Gabe. You're not just a drummer but also a great content creator, smart and persistent person, love it!

[@Cyber_Chriis]

What a great cut - never heard a card sound like „metal vocals“ before 11:34 😂

[@kdub4728]

I just seen you guys the other day for the 1st time with godsmack... I've gotta say I was shocked at ur drum set up just plain in simple and sounded good 👍 I've always liked the drums but 4 yrs ago I seen GS do the drum battle and was hooked and to see it a 2nd time was awesome. I'm 4 months in with a 5 peice playing too songs and having a blast😅.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That's awesome! So glad you had a good time at the show!

[@Azzthedrummer]

Proof that hardworking always works I’m going to be a Touring drummer going on keep working on keep practicing and networking and uploading

[@coopernicholsRLRR]

Thanks for the video Gabe!! I'm feeling that jealousy currently, but am trying to be grateful for the opportunities I've had/have and identify what I need to work on.

[@cristianho777]

this video is golden, you are a quality content creator !!! congrats on the gig !!!!

[@Devilish26]

I prevail. One of my top listened to bands. Rock on my man.

[@chelseymorrow5632]

These tips are extremely eye opening! I’m also curious if you have any advice as far as finding an opportunity? Or is it best to wait til an opportunity finds you?

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

So glad it was helpful! I go into more depth on that in the video I suggest at the end!

[@SethDrums]

You’re a legend.

[@Joe-gl8sr]

Number 8 IS the MOST important!! I cant tell you many people with talent i have seen it squandered because they just cant prioritize-- aka commit!! When you prioritize, you are making a commitment.

[@Lexi_Chi_5]

I'm so pumped to see you guys playing Good Things. I'd love to meet you (if that's even remotely possible)

[@jeremysoled8891]

I’m also a drummer I’ve been playing since I was 3 now I’m 23 it’s always been a dream of mine to be in a rock hard rock band I’ve been playing for 20 years

[@Cichlids23]

Amazing video, super happy for you!! I'm old now so I have no aspirations of doing anything but slowly getting better in my basement! lol. I took drums in HS but I never practiced because sports were more important at that time..I Enjoyed the journey with you, hope your happy on the inside now as well..Look forward to more videos,

[@doubts]

Great video. I would add that once you achieve a skill, keep practicing it even if you are no longer in a professional setting. There was a time when my reading was really good for cruise/theatre gigs. I then neglected it a few years playing in bars/weddings etc .. Next time I had to read a fairly simple chart I was in trouble.

[@EmilioRGh]

Man said "it's not luck!" but then literally got lucky with an audition and proceeded to yap and promote his drum lessons for 10 minutes straight

[@danielkinney3286]

Hate to be THAT GUY in the comments… but weren’t you already established online before you got this gig?? That’s a huge factor man.

[@MellowGhetto]

I was JUST thinking the same thing. He also didn't mention you have to be a Freemason to get these gigs. Mason's ALWAYS get bumped up to the top of the hiring list. I'd bet the farm this dude's a Mason.

[@metalflameful]

​@@MellowGhettolooks more like a Blake to me

[@CharlesIanChun]

This is a really great video! I love your journey and your thought process. Thanks for making this!

[@Gooden_Eye]

nice road-warrior video...the studio shoots are fine, but it's cool to see behind the scenes too

[@dustybaterista]

Great video with so much wisdom!! Amazing tips for ANY drummer at all levels!! Thanks!! 😎😎

[@felipebrognoli]

Air drums to learn a song is very useful. I always did thid cause i had no choice, but when i had contact w my drums and tried to learn a song, i realized i couldn't understand sht of what was going on and got back to air drums anyway 😅

[@1419_P]

learn, grind, grind, grind and grind

[@eemoahh]

Your video’s help me so much

[@Paythepipertoplay]

Nice to catch up with you again Gabe.

[@JoeyRam.]

This hit me in the back of my head...again. 😅 Meaning: You are so damn right.!🤘🏻🥁🤘🏻

[@JustK4Y1512]

2:40 **Rocky Balboa theme song plays** Jokes aside, your story to go from the bottom to the absolute top really motivates me (all though I’m not a drummer, but it still gives me confidence to still have hopes for my future even though I had a few knock-backs), just want to thank you for that!!! 😊

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It's my pleasure! The set-backs are always the beginning of the story, not the end!

[@JustK4Y1512]

@@DrumBeatsOnline 🙏🙏🙏

[@Quetzalko]

CONGRATS!!!! It's great!

[@MrTravisAl]

Curious. What was your communication with the band like after the approval of audition and while learning? what was your correspondence like, between getting the gig and performing? I’m nervous about social awkwardness in written form and blabbering while on the phone.

[@horrourstories]

Survivorship bias for the win!

[@lionzcamp]

Awesome tips. Maximum Respect 🤜🏾💯

[@draildiagnostics]

You use a double bass practice pad? Suggestions? The drumeo one kinda sucks for double kick

[@drewgithinji]

Hello Gabe.. this is truly inspirational. Props🎉. A Question: what software do you use for notation? It has great visual impression.

[@JeffeyInfinity]

Amazing you did this in 3 weeks 👏👏

[@JasonRidesmoto]

I bet KZbin pays him more than the band gig! Awesome story and work ethic!

[@saturnwalker6516]

Nice video Gabe, greetings from Spain. My only problem is that I priorized other thing in the 8th skill😂😂😂 But you mencioned very helpful things that are really obvious and important that people don't really think about but they should 🤘

[@Samridgelldrums]

Gabe!! This so good!!!

[@sitzkrieg2322]

Words of wisdom!!!

[@thatryananthony]

Hey Gabe! Quick Question, what is the app your using on your Ipad during shows?

[@kelly2631]

One of my professors put it really well: "You can't keep living the same life if you want a different life."

[@niteshades_promise]

Dont need a manager. Takes 1 email to book a show. I opened up for mushroom head many times, otep, and many others. Its not about talent, just money. Sell tix or pay to play. Not rocket surgery.🍻

[@EverestAbblitt-xx5of]

Hey Gabe! I'm really wanting to become better at playing fast rock/metal music (like you🤠😅). I have a brass 14×8 snare. Would you say a metal 14×6.5 makes a big difference for recording?

[@acdbrnout5101]

The realest part about being on tour is the beginning of the video. Get used to hotel rooms 🤣

[@thedannygarciashow4756]

Shout out to Caribou coffee. Nice taste, Gabe!

[@haarlembrando]

what kind of mic is that from your hotel room? the cool chrome one?

[@shashankmongrel]

oHH, this dude is from I Prevail.. cool !

[@billmint8122]

"I got a gig in three weeks" Says "after years of hard work I got a call" lololol

[@dkerwood1]

I'm super confused. The title indicates that this video should be about getting a gig in three weeks. Instead, it's a video about having three weeks to prepare for a gig that you got on reputation alone, a reputation which took an entire professional lifetime to build. Cool video, just not the one I thought I was getting.

[@Anonymous-ve4qj]

It’s funny because I’m not a drummer at all but I air drum to every song I like and I’ve come to learn every song because of air drumming

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Ha that's awesome!

[@RealisticRick27]

Heres something nobody in the music industry discusses.... money. How much do you make a gig? A tour? A month? A year? How do you get paid? Written check? Direct deposit? Whats the money like? Youre 0.01% that made it.

[@thatbeardedguy87]

You lost me at “I called a famous drummer for help” lol

[@nuberiffic]

...so you were offered a gig with a world touring, grammy nominated bad despite not being able to play that genre? That sure is lucky.

[@bulleykhofi3292]

Can you do a video on how to create simple but amazing fills really quick......

[@mihajlojovicic3751]

Im new here and i watched this video is there any way for me to visit double pedal course or not

[@ScoochScooch13]

Hope you locked that bus after you cut the video….. 😂😂😂❤

[@IrishGirlBragh]

This will probably get missed, but I really want to play bass for a tribute band, but my biggest road block is myself, my motivation. I've have no money for a few months and I struggle for any sort of motivation, even with the bass sitting mere feet from me. I don't know how to find motivation or where to find it. I don't know what to do.

[@Syrin23]

That's something you have to have. It sounds like you really don't have a passion for it. Practice is boring, live shows are not, but you need one to get the other.

[@IrishGirlBragh]

Well, guess I dont have a passion for anything @@Syrin23

[@eXlTy]

play in a band and tour around the world

[@SoundAloneband]

One thing I've learned touringnin bands on a professional level. The most important skill of all. Be easy to hang out with. Don't be a weirdo or a pre Madonna and whine etc etc. yea of course you have to play good but there are ALOT of good players now. More than ever. But honestly most the gigs I got were just being able to hang. After all you are living with other people in a bus or van for weeks at a time and the last thing everyone wants is to babysit or have some sing song hanging around. That's really it. Also learn how to be good with $. Metal bands don't make $ anyway so be careful

[@McDoinky]

That's a misleading title. While this is a helpful video on how to PREPARE for a gig you already got, it's presented as a video on how to actually GET auditions and gigs. Only the last tip is relevant and that is to improve musically in order to better ourselves for any opportunity that may come.

[@curtpriestley2107]

I agree. Welcome to the internet, where getting clicks is #1 priority

[@McDoinky]

@@curtpriestley2107 I’m aware of the phenomenon, I’m just trying to be respectful about it. What’s confusing is that a more appropriate title would still seem appealing, to me at last, so why mislead everyone?

[@niklask7635]

Well you kinda proved it IS luck. There's a lot of drummers out there doing what you did but they are just not LUCKY enough to get that text message.

[@mattadey4220]

Being in a band now days just isn't feesable. This video is a lie. It is luck. If you don't have a maliable mind that can be used and abused by a label you're not going to get anywhere.

[@thetroll8655]

But, the txt message was the luck…..

[@wreckbot4278]

What’s your name

[@Postcards]

3 weeks to learn double bass. I'm here taking my sweet time and I'm only at 105 bpm.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Seems like 30 Day Double Kick Mastery will be a perfect fit for you! 😉

[@Postcards]

@@DrumBeatsOnline I will ask Shaya about the class tomorrow.

[@harperbros.4355]

what is your most famous drum beat that you love to play

[@Audiofondue06]

Whats the name of the band ? Huhu

[@Talonmurray]

I Prevail

[@yamraaj4529]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrisvanek7877]

Sorry. 1 min in and I’m like “awww poor you, you’ve had to play ‘dozens’ of small venue gigs and haven’t made it big yet.” 😂 (This isn’t to say you didn’t later put in the work. I’m just laughing at the beginner naïveté)

[@corknakovastein]

Killer Drummer in a Killer Metal band........not Luck

[@Jazzfestn]

Yah, rite! You are the next Ringo and Buddy Rich! Just because you once caught a ride on the LUCKY bus, doesnt mean its gonna drop by your house every week to pick you up.

[@jaytorrs]

Can anybody become a drummer though?

[@Loucfr]

"I dont have a drum set so I cant actually practice and get better" FALSE. I have NEVER owned a drum set and ive sat maybe 3 minutes behind a real drum set when I was 12 and im 30 now. I can play stuff like AC/DC, Green Day, and even some Avenged Sevenfold songs too. The point is you dont need a drum set to practice drums. The most critical part of playing drums is making sure your tempo is consistent and notes are evenly spaced apart and you DO NOT need a drum set for that. Hell, you can even buy one of those drum pads off of Amazon for $40 and itll get you tremendously far so that when you learn to play a real drum set, youll already have the hardest part down.

[@DistTheBand]

Will I be famous like Metallica, Gabe?

[@groovalist]

Sure dude, you learned double bass in three weeks 😅

[@gummybrad]

it absolutely is luck unforunately. please don't push this narrative.

[@Mike_Webb78]

Someone please let him know they aren’t a metal band🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bulleykhofi3292]

Hello ...Gabe It been a while 😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

We're back baby!

[@TomaszZachara]

Overthinking level hard in my opinion. I Am not a pro Drummer, but half of the steps are total crap

[@shackanory]

“To prove it’s not luck”. No. It was just playing for your friends famous band…🙄

[@jtn81x]

Other people are overrated, and seeing them is even more overrated.