Brutally Honest Advice For Broke Musicians

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Want to go pro, but don't have the skills to get there? Apply to the Rockstar Drummer Mentorship 👉 bit.ly/10yearsofadvice

[@krioni86sa]

dapat din pogi ka at nasa 1st world country para mas maging succesful

[@Quasar126]

one of my favorite things is when someone actually gives advice without a care for what others think. Its not something that can satisfy everyone, but only for people who can get past being offended and actually listen. Thanks gabe ❤❤

[@bradekegren1723]

This channel is so underrated. I have no idea how you haven’t won Drumeo’s KZbin drummer of the year award…

[@MrGhostNote]

Facts

[@fastcs2]

maybe because they are a bit like rivals, i think the paid memberships of drumeo and dbo have a lot in common, no hate towards either tho

[@MapesStudios]

I mean its a competing online drum school I'd say

[@pacific570]

@@MapesStudioseven if they’re competing companies It would still benefit both channels with both channels subscribers/fans co-mingling

[@bearworm]

You’ve just changed the course of my life, I moved across the country to play drums. Wish me luck, and thank you.

[@pedroqueridomusic]

Good luck 🤞🏻!

[@eliboyd6551]

Good luck dude!

[@crispinmelons3649]

Good luck

[@DAnthony14]

Love it !! Good luck ! What’s meant for you will be 👏🏽

[@henryfelix-e9h]

Good luck man

[@henkemusic3674]

this is one of the best videos I've ever seen about musician career. You're amazing gabe, definitely you are one of my biggest inspirations for music.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I'm trying to bring this stuff into the light more because I wish someone had done that for me years ago. Musicians deserve so much more. So happy to hear that it's connecting with you.

[@JoeyRam.]

Watery eyes here at the job's break room; realizing about not being the only one trying to simply get out. Thanks again lil brother. 🤘🏻🥁🤘🏻

[@talonmatson8612]

There is hope in Jesus! More than any career in this life, he satisfies our soul!

[@JoeyRam.]

@@talonmatson8612 Your soul, I'm atheist 😁

[@talonmatson8612]

@@JoeyRam. What is your hope then in this world?

[@JoeyRam.]

@@talonmatson8612 Respect one another and the whole planet (all in it) not until then, there will be peace . 😃

[@jeltoninc.8542]

There will never be peace, this life is suffering.

[@calebflood2614]

We are so blessed to have you mate your advice is super helpful to the drumming community

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It's truly my pleasure!

[@Jonthanan]

As a pianist I can say that this video was hugely benefitial for me too!

[@ShiprockedDave]

Great show in Atlanta the other night. I was bummed that meet and greet got cancelled but the show was absolutely awesome. All 4 bands crushed it. Loved your drumming as always.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I appreciate it my friend! 🙏🏽

[@jamesmetal567]

was there too, AMAZING show

[@nikkihuffstutler5192]

I was there too! My first I Prevail concert. It was fricking amazing!! 😁🤘🏼🖤

[@thebeardedkozak]

ATL squad!! They kill it every time they are here 🤘🏼

[@ShiprockedDave]

@@thebeardedkozak hell yeah they did.

[@Mattseak]

Wow! I've seen quite a few "How to make living playing music" type of videos, but this one here is the most helpful and realistic I've ever seen! Great job dude!

[@DrProgNerd]

Great video. I'm 55. My gigging days are over now. It was fun (and sometimes a grind). The number one lesson I learned over the years is: *the value of practice* . It's what separates a decent band from a great band. For individual practice, it's not enough to just 'learn the song'. That's step one. You have to play every part over-and-over-and-over - to the point where you can play it in your sleep....perfectly. For band practice, you have to log the hours in going over your set *together* . That's where the cohesion is going to happen. That's what makes an audience feel that they are experiencing something special. In my last band, we were relentless when it came to practice. It was common for us to see other local bands coming out to watch our band. The difference between their shows and ours: *preparation* . I love this video because you're being brutally honest about the fact that you will have to *work* with intention - and that it won't be easy ....but worth it. Slow-and-steady wins the race. Great job.

[@lojadacris]

i had to print your comment buddy! Hope i succeed too!

[@deloystewart7782]

Brutally honest advice is what I needed. This video has inspired me so much and is genuinely some of the best advice I've ever received from anyone. Thank you Gabe!

[@jacques_mw]

Excellent video with great value. I decided to go full time in drumming after seeing your first video on going pro a year or so back. Currently teaching, gigging and recording as a session player excatly how you started after quitting your dayjob. Working on future money is the toughest part for me. This video hit close to home, full of great advice. Thank you Gabe!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Dude no way! Good for you. I'm seriously honored that I could be a small part in your journey. Keep fighting the good fight! ✊

[@GabrielXDrums]

Lucky you. Wish I had that.

[@randymarsh6477]

Love your POV videos! Honestly the best videos showing the reality of being a musician

[@nikkihuffstutler5192]

Yesssss 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@davidlaverty2740]

This (and your video 'Brutally Honest Advice For Musicians Without A Band') feels like the exact info I've needed to really hear and get through to my head for a very long time. Thank you man.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Truly my pleasure

[@JohnBrown-ig5nc]

I'm appreciative of this video more than I can put in to words. This will be a video that I'll watch over and over to learn from.

[@SlipperySap]

You make the best drumming videos ever. Keep it up! ❤

[@malikadegaldoruwa4839]

I resigned from my job today. This was a great video to motivate me. Thanks man !

[@GrimRockandRoll]

This was recommended to me. I am glad it did. This was a great video.

[@dailydoseofdrumming]

Not gonna lie, that was the most inspiring Video, that I've ever seen in my entire Life... Gabe, I'm so glad and thankful for your youtube channel and your great advice. You really gave a lot of us the hope to achieve the dream of becoming a pro drummer. Thanks for this great channel, you're an absolute role model

[@3BlackStripes]

Sometimes the algorithm works. This is literally Exactly what I needed right now, thank you!

[@trevorsmusicvideos]

This is an amazing video for anyone - not just drummers or musicians. Inspirational, straight forward and authentic. I appreciate you!!

[@m0ren041]

thank you for uploading this. im a guitarist but this gives me fuel. i feel like a nobody but im in the process of learning everything i can to be a professional. and honestly i need to keep it mind to have fun with it.

[@gianniskemenidis1466]

fellow guitarist , keep going pal !

[@Lplovechisato]

I'm not as hardworking as you, but your life choices and your story about putting a lot of effort into drumming have become an inspiration for me. I'm trying new things to pursue freedom in my life, and I'll do my best. You are truly amazing. 🎉Thank you, Gabe!😊

[@ashleajaye]

The way that this is SOOO underrated. This is crazy important info/ advice. So on point!

[@BenOrtega-d6q]

You know the moment when you are looking for someone to tell you exactly what steps to take and you are willing to do it? Thanks :) I needed that.

[@mintberry6014]

Awesome show man, just finished in Dallas. Thanks for rocking our faces off!

[@jbjthehonorable5456]

Yo I’ve been watching your channel for a few years, I’ve always found that you had good content.. but this video really resonates with me. Like you’ve opened a door at a glimpse of my future I’ve got the will. I want this

[@xMattsamune]

This is probably hands down the best video I've ever seen for aspiring pro musicians. Thank you for sharing.

[@angelonofretti2977]

I stumbled upon this video and I'm not even a drummer but you don't know how much I was needing to hear this Thank you for opening my eyes

[@christianescobar2905]

Man, I literally cried watching this video. It hit me really hard. Guess there's a lot of work to do from now on.

[@pedrorochaguitar]

Thanks a lot for the information and advice. I've watched the video many times, and it makes total sense. It's very motivating. You're really brave and sincere for sharing this knowledge.

[@smellynelly1]

gabe, youre such a huge inspiration to me man, i genuinely love what youre doing with i prevail and the channel

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Means a lot, thank you!

[@arynpritchard4684]

You've gotta convince Dylan to make one of these accounts. I'm a guitarist and this is so enlightening, I can't imagine how much more helpful it will be with another guitarist doing it. (I also REALLY want those guitar POVs in yalls shows)

[@jamesdaviesguitar]

fantastic video and wonderful insight on the industry we are in! congratulations on all your success!

[@ChrisInmanDrums]

This is GOLD! Can't think of a more encouraging and motivating video I've seen on this topic...really amazing advice Gabe, excited to act on some of these points!

[@marioguarini]

this video should be shown mandatory in every collage of music, really good work man, this is the way to do things , it worked for me many years ago when the reels were vhs tape. Ad maiora semper

[@lithia481]

i watch a lot of vids on this topic and usually i am annoyed and bored by their samey advice, this video is refreshing and motivating with a lot of info i've never heard. thank you!

[@evetui]

I have to deeply thank you Dave for being the one who finally make a video about how complicated Is this topic, most musicians who have the blessing of making a decent living (not even a millionare living) out of only music don't take the time of sharing their journey in a methodical way, most of the time Is just a story about holding in line and having a lucky strike, and your video shows that Is a journey that needs time and hardwork to grow and strengthen your mindset, the mindset that will help you solve the complicated but common problems of a person that Is willing to achive a dream. And by now, your personal testimony might not strengthen peoples mindset, but strengthen their hope. Great video.

[@robertjones2282]

When I was gigging hard I always put My union trade job #1. Music came and went and it was a blast ! I fully retired at 55 years old from My construction trade. A lot of My fellow musicians are in their late 50s without a pot to piss in. To the young musicians have fun out there and have a career to fall back on.

[@jeltoninc.8542]

I never liked traveling to play the same songs over and over. Rather run a business with my wife and make my own music in my home studio with my dogs 😆

[@robertjones2282]

@jeltoninc.8542 I was never in a cover band, Played originals only.

[@Hazybunk]

Thank you very much this video really opened my eyes 👀 on how any musician can survive without doing day jobs and work their dream job by playing music. again Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@matthorndrums]

99% of the time it's a skill issue, folks.

[@matthewstewart5008]

I agree, being able to lay solid recording track i believe is litmus test for this

[@joaniepeters2565]

This is true.. you will get calls for gigs, you will be in demand. But regardless nowadays I’m seeing dudes that got gigs just because they show up on time and they can play the songs in the pocket but on a very basic level. Theres a lack of working musicians in general compared to 10, 15 Years ago everywhere aside from music capitols

[@tylerschafer319]

@@joaniepeters2565being reliable is really hard for a lot of people these days lol

[@FourEyedTiger]

Head to the wood shed Clock those hours

[@TheAxeification]

Wish I would have had this knowledge/mentorship when playing guitar in a band for 13 years in the 90's and early 2000's.

[@JoshuaMRichard]

Thank you for this video man, I really needed the encouragement right now. I've been in kind of a low place and seeing how my dreams are actually possible is very reassuring. It's going to be a lot of hard work I know but if you want something bad enough you will do it!!!

[@bhedantsinghsorisori149]

The biggest problem for me right now is that I can't even afford a drum kit .its too expensive for me to purchase that I can't even afford a cheap or a second hand kit. I have been learning drums for three years now with just a practice pad a pair of sticks and some pillow's.every single thing that I have learnt about drumming is by watching KZbin videos.

[@noahplaysdrums5212]

Keep grinding man. Go mow some lawns. Keep up the good work

[@bhedantsinghsorisori149]

@@noahplaysdrums5212 thanks man.and yes I am not going to quit drumming instead I keep going to keep pushing myself. To be honest whenever I look at my past I feel so proud of my self by how far I have come with just a practice pad and sticks I even learned three metalcore songs.

[@getmeoffthisplanet4357]

Practice pad is how you get good at the drums. The kit is like 10%

[@danielgarcia3889]

cheap electronic kits are always an option if you are really wanting to get behind a kit.

[@LukeTang-t8l]

There’s a course on dbo academy called No drum set, No problem if you can afford dbo academy 😊

[@BrianTCarter]

Big CONGRATS on your achieving your goals!!! The persistence and focus you developed are amazing!

[@Drumgangster]

Thanks brother! I could not do all this without you. I follow all the steps and bow i earn much more,i hope u post more and do not give up!

[@Kepitsecret]

you are my favorite youtube drummer hands down. always good advice and the presentation is just on point

[@DevinCooneyDrums]

This was easily one of the best, if not the best advice videos for musicians I’ve ever watched. It’s not just about your skill on your instrument although that is absolutely crucial. You have to have other soft skills as well like networking and branding. Great job covering everything and laying out an actual roadmap that can work if you just put in the time and don’t give. Believe in yourself and don’t stop grinding we can all do this. ❤

[@DrumMenace]

Gabe, totally appreciate what you do here. Your brutal honesty about your income levels from DBO through the years is commendable. You have worked your a$$ off and now you are reaping the rewards. Work ethic is something that many people either never learned or don't grasp. You kill it!

[@g0stkid8_3]

Thank you so much for this video Gabe 🙏🏻 I’ve still got about four minutes left but so far everything you are suggesting is what I have been doing for the last year. This lets me know I’ve been on the right course and I’m not wasting my time with what I’ve been doing. I just started shooting videos for my other YT channel for my music. I’m about to drop a ton of vocal covers and then finish working on two different demos I’ve been writing. It feels amazing to get back to a dream I gave up on twenty years ago. Thanks again for giving us a look into your life and helping us navigate the industry. Yah bless!

[@TristanWadeDoughty]

You got another musician in tears right now😂 I’m a guitarist though quit my day job and I busk my ass off. This video is so motivating thank you ❤️

[@yoponono]

Dude, my band and I are trying to figure out ways to get started gigging and gaining a following. This video is super helpful and we are 100% going to follow this roadmap! I'll let you know a few years from now how it's going and hopefully say that we're fulfilling our dreams!! You're the best Gabe!

[@p_touch6403]

Thanks man for the words of wisdom!

[@CharlieViking95]

Excellent stuff as always, Gabe!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️

[@kevinstobbe]

From a kid from Romulus to a kid from Rochester Hills: thank you for making this. I needed that inspiration today ❤️

[@marlonvieira8300]

How far you came my friend. I remember to see this channel first time and just to say proud of you.

[@enriquerodriguez5450]

bro! this video has helped me a lot! seriously i wrote down all your advices, thank you! what a great way to explain every single toppic, you deserve all the success you are recieving!

[@kasenlehenbauer4855]

i love these types of videos, just kinda feels like i’m sitting down with you talking, can’t wait for more

[@Zhach21]

This is epic Gabe! So incredibly well done 🔥👏

[@SatyamKumar-jq6iz]

This is GOLD!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@giganadiradze]

I think you are one of the best drummers I've ever listened!

[@itoshisae9323]

I’m so glad & lucky that you are my drum teacher

[@nnoxx_PK]

my bandmates just moved away for college and this vid gave me inspiration to keep searching for a new band

[@Upytech]

Thanks, this year I'm going to apply those precious advices!

[@Nssiinotfound__]

this is the best advice i ever heard about Drumming, Thank you gabe❤

[@jamesfisk2758]

This is a good thing your doing here Gabe. I saw I Prevail for the first time a few weeks ago. I'm 57 years old and have been to a few shows, I can honestly say I Prevail is one of the best shows I've ever seen. Listened to all the records on the road trip from western NY. Wore an i Prevail shirt to Metallica show yesterday in Boston, I got lots of thumbs up.

[@yeserguitar]

Huge respect, I can't even imagine the challenges in this journey!

[@joymondejar8421]

Love this! Can you do a video showing us how you map out a song for max efficiency

[@joshwilson6473]

This is great advice and also up to date on today’s world.

[@paturbino7587]

Wow thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️ Appreciated it so much.

[@tylerparker3024]

20k a year working construction is not crushing it bro lmao thats terrible

[@akshayde]

I think the context may be that he was a teen perhaps. I think in his mind he was crushing it.

[@micahpediford]

It’s a joke that went over your head

[@brandonflores5638]

prolly many years ago when 20k a year was reasonable idk

[@tylerparker3024]

It definitely was not lol

[@tylerparker3024]

A joke that went over my head that is

[@metaldrummer1977]

Thank you very much for sharing such valuable information and offering such opportunity to the drumming community sir! 🤟😘❤️

[@julianhemken6300]

Thanks for the Video! Im sure i will come Back to it! ❤🥁

[@proellondrums511]

Absolutely love the video! Its so motivating and inspiring to watch your content!

[@JacobPetrossian]

Solid advice! Thanks for sharing wisdom from your journey.

[@dreyablume]

I really appreciate you laying it all out like this and sharing your knowledge, very helpful!!

[@JERM-85]

Gabe, hace unos dias el algoritmo de KZbin me puso tu canal en mi camino, es muy inspirador todo lo que haz hecho, felicidades por eso, tus videos son tan increíbles, desde la iluminación, tu forma de enseñar, la edición, la calidad, todo ...saludos desde México! Y a seguir adelante con esta experiencia que nos has dado! 🙌🤘

[@franciskoh295]

Hi Gabe, thank you for so freely sharing your mind on this and alot of other deeper topics, that i would other wise have never thought about so deeply, hence having myself feeling stuck or like giving up. amazing video.

[@DylanTheCDAndVinylCollector]

Seeing you and the guys again in 8 days! Can’t wait! 🤘🏻😃

[@ruimsilva95]

This video should be renamed "Brutally Honest Advice for broke Musicians in America that have an environment where they can work without limitations and a solid enough network of musicians with whom they can form tribute or cover bands with" but I know it wouldn't be as catchy and I also know that making money through KZbin is a big part of your game. You need the clicks, I get that. Just try not to feed on the desperate. This is not "easy I promise you". This varies insanely on where you live, who you know, what's your skill level and what kind of house do you have. Normal people live on 10k a year already and have bills to pay and mouths to feed monthly non stop. It's not like they can just quit and take a leap of faith. 3 students per week is as unrealistic for most people as gigging 3 times a month. You're not guaranteed those opportunities if you just put more time and effort into drumming. Also where I'm from, you can't make a normal living on 10k and there's no way you make 10k on that alone. Keep in mind that you're reality as true as it is to you it's just a drop in an ocean filled with a lot of other people's cultural, educational and economical status around the world.

[@dacosnguyen]

The advices in the video I believe are genuine and can help people to get higher chances of getting a successful musician's career. However, I agree with you. I see a bit of survivorship bias here.

[@saulhudson302]

It's no secret yeah it's hard money. Some people get picked up , lucky people.....the right place at the right time .

[@MultiSkateChannel]

I'd love to hear your take on drum techs. How is it having your own tech? Making a living from music without being the musician on stage kinda thing. Love all the great advice though Gabe!

[@xile_hc]

Congrats on the grind bro! Well deserved!

[@TensyCL]

Wow, this is the best video I have ever seen on the reality of being a musician. Had I seen this 20 years ago when I was 16. I might have been a musician by now. Thank you so much for sharing honestly.

[@manulopezgtr]

This is just what I needed to hear

[@LowKey_Loki89]

Gabe I'm watching you RIGHT NOW live in Rogers Arkansas! Y'all are killing it brother! Just got one question. Where's my waffles?

[@noahplaysdrums5212]

This is a gold mine. Thank you so much for you advice Gabe!

[@mxsesbeats]

Inspired 🤘

[@doneone6988]

I love the Band and i love your whole personality Gabe. I cant wait to see you at the reload festival 2025. You will see me in the pit thats for sure. Big love from germany to one of the best.

[@postal774]

I wish you all the best man, you're awesome ☺️

[@Destinydividedband]

Wow. Powerful video. And so well said. When you put it like that, it sounds so simple. Not easy just simple. Life has a way of making a lot of noise so you can’t see the clarity of what it is you actually need to do. That’s my issue anyway. I’m a very skilled and experienced drummer. But I find myself jaded by the lack of quality musicians to play with. Making videos is all well and good, but I need something to chew on to keep the fire alive. And for me that’s playing live. But without quality musicians to play with that doesn’t happen often enough. Any way thank you for your wonderful insight and congratulations on a well earned career.

[@TJ4A9]

Yet another example of hard work pays off

[@unsecuredpassword7696]

dude if i could afford your course on how to become a pro drummer I would in a heartbeat, youre such an inspiration to me and i wish i could learn from you :(

[@simonchouinard3379]

I never thought of reaching out to a lot of people at the same time but when i now think about it, it does make sense. I'll try it and if it works i'll tell you about it

[@SlackLink]

I think the musician reels part is pretty fun because you get to decide what music your doing

[@drummer_alex_martin]

Gabe, thank you so much for the information!

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

man, really great video Gabe. exactly what I needed to hear right now. gotta keep pushing!

[@david_labarca]

Thanks a lot for th video ! needed to hear this . Hello from Antofagasta, Chile :)

[@lordmarco]

Great video! I hope we share the stage sometime man 🙏🏻

[@yamraaj4529]

This feels relatable Congratulations to you man, you made it