HOW TO PLAY BOP ON THE DRUMS | Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week

In this lesson, I talk about and demonstrate How To Bop on the Drums and How to play bebop jazz drums. I show you 8 killer bebop phrases with 3 BONUS bop phrases that will get you playing bebop jazz drums in no time. Bebop is the foundations of all modern day improvisation in jazz so it is imperative to know how to bop on the drums and be able to "speak the language". After working on these 8 killer bebop phrases, you will soon know how to bop on the drums and play bebop jazz drums like a pro!
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16X14 FT
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8X12 TT
6.5X14 Snare Drum (Starphonic Copper)
VIC FIRTH STICKS
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--Lesson Time Stamp---
00:00 - Playing and Talking Intro
00:46 - Explanation of the Lesson
01:01 - What is bebop and why is it important?
03:07 - Q vocalizes bebop
04:04 - 3 STARTER Bebop Phrases
07:48 - 8 Killer Bebop Phrases
08:30 - Killer Bebop Phrase #1
10:30 - Killer Bebop Phrase #2
14:06 - Killer Bebop Phrase # 3
15:33 - Killer Bebop Phrase #4
16:10 - Killer Bebop Phrase #5
17:25 - Killer Bebop Phrase #6
18:46 - Killer Bebop Phrase #7
20:25 - Killer Bebop Phrase #8
21:36 - Combing all of the phrases
23:00 - Closing Rembarks
23:51 - Playing Outro

[@darreywell4110]

When you said “ niban! “ I was very glad to hear that as a japanese jazz student I love your vids!

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Yup, Japanese is my second language:) Thanks for watching D!

[@tomcarr4630]

I hope people truly appreciate the fantastic information you share! (By the way... the other day on KZbin you got a nice shout out about your sticks from Joe Farnsworth).

[@drumqtips]

Oh that's cool. Joe's my main man, and a badass:) Thanks for letting me know, and thanks as always for watching Tommy!

[@jazzboy18]

Quincy, your content is superb! I love you that you are still preserving this great tradition. Your doing a great a service. Your videos continue to inspire me! Keep up the great work! Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoy my videos Jonah! Thanks for watching.

[@patxilebrancon5393]

I have found your channel today and it´s absolutely great. Thank you for sharing such amount of knowledge, THANK YOU!!!!

[@giuseppebuscemi179]

Quincy, you really are a great resource. Not only is it useful for me to follow you but it gives me comfort, given the strong bond you have maintained with the great fathers of drums and your ability to be both institutional and direct. The language of jazz drums (whose strong direct or indirect influence is however evident in many drummers who have made the history of rock, blues and R&B) benefits from an approach like yours: specific, precise, competent and yet open to everyone. Being able to convey not only "what" and "how" but also "why" is not easy and you do it, getting to give Music and musicality lessons even when they seem to be just lessons about technique.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate your words very much Giuseppe! Thanks for watching and for your words.

[@kotn2]

You are great teacher. You give real understanding!

[@sobolev1988]

What a happy new years surprise! I love part one and this one is a great continuation

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching. Glad you like both part I and II!

[@peterarenz4966]

Im digging your style quincy. Thank you for really expressing the language of bop. im learning alot. Really appreciate u..👍

[@JanHoving]

Your content is the best! Realy anjoy them! 🙏thank you so mutch

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Jan!

[@wordsmusicconcerts]

Thank you for these instructional videos, Quincy. Your narrative is as crisp & clear as your playing. I am just rediscovering jazz after a long layoff and your videos are an immense help in getting me back in the groove. I look forward to diving deeper in the weeks & months ahead. Thanks again, Alan

[@kuratajazz]

Hey Quincy! Sounds great ! Love to hear you always! Not only your phrases but your touch, vocalizing and swing!

[@drumqtips]

Arigatou my friend! I hope all is well with you and hope to see you in the new year in Japan! あけましておめでとう！

[@howardk4016]

Awesome as always - thank you!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Howie! I appreciate your support.

[@thibodaux3424]

Really great lesson Q! Those are true bebop ideas that everyone needs to know. There's a lot of stuff I heard when I was starting out that's based on more modern concepts that I got confused by like Bill Stewart playing groups of 5 and 7. I remember having to stop and really spend quality time listening to Philly Joe Jones, Max and Art Taylor to understand the foundation. I'm still going back in time learning about the greats!

[@drumqtips]

All this "modern" language is absolutely rooted in bop drumming so good on you for going back to the roots. Cheers Neal!

[@JanHoving]

Your content is the best. Just enjoy it so mutch. Thank you🙏

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@cfoldesh]

Another great video 🎯

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much Charles!

[@gonzalezbucareli3606]

another good one mrQ .thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@drumqtips]

Much appreciated Gonz!

[@billwhitlatch961]

Thanks!

[@DrJoshGuitar]

Great video. love the fills.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you!

[@handyboen]

Thank you so much professor, so many great nice licks you shared us, & I'll make sure it's gonna be my homework these days 👍👍🙏🙏😊

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Handy! Have fun:)

[@JMcNultyDrums]

Wow, this great! Quality content indeed. Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

You're very welcome Jonathan!

[@robertfreese]

This video and first one on killer phrases are like silver bullets! Exactly what I need to round out the trinity of keeping time, comping and soloing. Thank you!!

[@drumqtips]

Love to hear that!

[@jasonreddish6125]

Great lesson as always. Great approach, great breakdown and a shout out to Wilcoxson. Love it. Respect Professor.

[@drumqtips]

Much appreciated JR!

[@kozomatsuda244]

Hi Quincy it is the first time to send you a message. I am so excited to get to know your killer phrases.it is not complicated but needs repeated practice to get the proper time, articulation and above all Jazz groove.I am Japanese drummer and been playing drums more than 40years but it is always getting happy to learn new phrases/grooves. Keep upload. Thanks and Cheers

[@Olliemets]

Great presentation Quincy. Thank you. You have succeeded in demystifying the Be Bop Concept to this old Blues/ Rock Drummer.

[@drumqtips]

Awesome to hear Chris!

[@JanHoving]

Wonderfull lesson

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Jan🙏🏾

[@joewar-booker5485]

Magnificent video ... Thank you very much once again for these great steps into the beloved universe of drums. Any jazz glory would be proud of this. A very cordial greeting ... thank you 👌🏼

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate your words very much Joey!

[@Joethedrummer]

Another gem. Thanks so much.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching as always Joey!

[@gitarrlicks]

Wow! Week after week you keep sharing these amazing videos, thank you! Would love to see a video regarding your thoughts on how to mark different transitions within songs. 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that and and I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

[@normanteeling7298]

Hi Quincy. Great lessons about that magic time in jazz drumming. Golden age ! Keeping it alive..magic! I'm over 80 now and have seen most of the greats over the years. Wonderful to see you keeping it going.love your playing .your the man! Now! Norman .

[@msnbmnt]

Thanks for keeping bop alive. I'm just starting out learning on guitar but I always love paying attention to what's going on rhythmically...I've heard horn players got a lot of their ideas from the melodic nature of African drumming.

[@mikeanscombe9883]

Always an inspiration! Beautifully played and intelligently presented…

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Mike!

[@zanedavis1036]

I am just getting back into the drum game, you are a great teacher! INSPIRATION!

[@drumqtips]

From one Davis, to another, thank you👊🏾

[@janivelic2316]

I'm always humbled when I listen to your content... It's very similar feeling like listening to Mr. John Riley. Makes me wanna practice instantly. Thank you Sir! 🙏

[@kozomatsuda244]

ありがとうございます！

[@legrandscal]

Merci 🙏 beaucoup Davis

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Pascal!

[@vovkin1001]

Thank you, Quincy! You are so special, man.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that!

[@isaacleedrums]

Thank you Quincy!!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@papadukes44]

Great stuff!!!!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it Dukes!

[@Odthean]

I'm a rock/funk drummer who came into Jazz later in life. Most of my technique has come from books like John Riley's "The Art of Bebop." I want to say that your video lessons have truly inspired me to begin speaking these phrases on the drum kit. Thank you so much!

[@drumqtips]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@Robert-pe3zy]

The intro alone is worth a LIKE.

[@drumqtips]

Too kind of you Roberto:)

[@sebastianlafarga6345]

Tremendas frases boperas en los tambores tocadas con lenguaje y sentimiento de jazzman , seguimos aprendiendo con su docencia Quincy muchas gracias

[@drumqtips]

You are very welcome Sebastian!

[@JORODU]

Quincy thanks so much for this video Superb as usual. I am currently studying the “Philly Joe Jones drum solos” book all transcriptions of his solos Never ending source of material Again thank you for all you do

[@drumqtips]

Philly Joe Jones is the man! Thanks for watching as always Jorodu🙏🏾

[@christophbrylka6256]

The six stroke roll is one of my favorites. I use it all the time, maybe even too much. 😂

[@drumqtips]

Yes indeed. It's a great rudiment for sure Christoph!

[@marciongibson]

Thank you Quincy.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Marcio!

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

Amazing video as always ! It was nice to watch the video after working on those phrases! I think i missed the crescendo on n°6 and definitely had the sticking wrong on n°8, I was doing a plain 5stroke roll! Btw I bought the 10 pages vocab pdf and working on it! Amazing content!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks as always brother Joel! Glad you're getting good mileage out of the phrases:)

[@smagherini]

you are a MASTER of drumming. Awesome lesson

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that though I am FAR from a master of drumming. Thanks for watching II!

[@smagherini]

@@drumqtips I truly mean it Sir! I enjoy your videos on multiple levels: you are really good at teaching, I like how you have seem to have so much fun while you play and I simply love listening to your drumming. If at any point in time in the future you decide to restart individual lessons, I would like to take the opportunity.

[@pcbw75]

Love it!!! Need the slipper cam too 😁

[@drumqtips]

Coming back soon Petey!

[@lethargy4098]

SICK

[@drumqtips]

Thanks!

[@barrrometr]

Wow! mind blowing)

[@drumqtips]

Easy stuff. You can do it:)

[@davidarielmendozavaldivia]

Great ! Thank you so much !

[@drumqtips]

You are welcome Nevo!

[@davidarielmendozavaldivia]

@@drumqtips and suscribed ! Jejeje

[@FrankParente]

Thank you thank you thank you! I’ve been working part 1 of killer bebop phrases and they are definitely opening up my vocabulary. Can’t wait to get into part 2…and parts 3,4,&5?

[@drumqtips]

Great to hear Frankie!

[@radoslavradosevic4586]

i will come to America to live and learn all this tons of knowledges from you...thnx you!!

[@drumqtips]

We're waiting for your arrival Rado!

[@nadir6661]

Thanx u so much

[@drumqtips]

Most welcome!

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

An upside of Covid, lessons with an amazing teacher, Thank You Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

That's very nice of you Divad...upside down David:)

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

@@drumqtips No worries, I can go by Divad for me web name!

[@julesdrums6167]

Dude this is a wiiicked cool lesson. This is like the Easter Egg I’ve been looking for.

[@drumqtips]

Glad it was helpful Jules!

[@julesdrums6167]

@@drumqtips Yeah man! Keep em coming. Having that mic on while you play so you can walk us through what you're doing is a game-changer.

[@chuckc7375]

Quincy, in the opening of your video you sounded similar to what Philly Joe would play. Philly Joe and the klook were great bebop drummers. Miles said in his biography that Philly Joe was one of his most favorite drummers of all time, then along came Tony who really blew his mind. To me Philly used the drum rudiments probably more than any other drummer that I can think of. He was something else.

[@drumqtips]

Philly is easily one of my greatest influences, so that's no coincidence Chuck. He was a genius with many talents including playing piano, tap dancing, acting and composing. Thanks for your words Chucky!

[@ivanbamford]

Love those 7s at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1010">16:50</a>!🙂🤘

[@drumqtips]

Me too:)

[@victormarshall9765]

Excellent presentation Quincy. If you can sing it play it.

[@drumqtips]

That's it Vic!

[@garyguthrie1507]

Hi Mr Davis, Thanks for the great informative videos and teaching. Question about the sticking from bebop #2. I’m working on phrase 2 . Bar 3, beat 2 and 3: is this the correct notation? Also in the fourth bar, Beats 1 and 2. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

[@drumqtips]

Hey Gary. Glad you're working on the phrases! I'm not sure I understand your question unfortunately.

[@udipeled2103]

I love your stuff! Thank you 🙏🏼 what drum mic do you use when fillming these videos? Thanks

[@drumqtips]

I use Rode M5 overhead mics and a Shure Beta 52a on the bass drum. Cheers!

[@erwinballings9155]

Hello, I have been following your vlog for a while now and wanted to write something. First of all I would like to thank you for the time and energy you put into posting these beautiful and informative videos. I am a drummer of almost 62 years of age and have played pop music for most of the years, but have always been a fan of jazz music. Lately I started doing some jazz exercises for fun. I still had some exercises from carrier days when I went to class but these have been narrowed down to some jazz swing exercises. And the history of jazz music is so big that you lose your way. That's why your videos are so vital for me to find the right direction. Greetings from Belgium, Erwin

[@drumqtips]

That's awesome Erwin. I'm glad you're getting so much out of my videos. That's exactly why I do them:) Cheers!

[@erwinballings9155]

@@drumqtips ❤🥁

[@IsmiseEireannach]

I really enjoy your lessons. Thank you for posting such valuable information 😊. When soloing do you recommend keeping time with your hats always?

[@drumqtips]

Depends. Have the skill to keep time in your hats but it's not always necessary.

[@IsmiseEireannach]

Thanks for your time in answering. Keep up the great lessons 👍🏾

[@ritabrooks9059]

Thank You Quincy! The best videos! When time allows I would so enjoy hearing about your writing process for "Q" Vision. Did you learn piano too growing up? I think we need someone to do an in depth interview of you! It would be fun to learn about all you do in your position as well. I can imagine there must be a ton of varied things you have to do. Rita

[@drumqtips]

Ha! I'm too shy to be interviewed Rita:) I play piano and started from an early age learning from my mother. My brother is a great jazz pianist and my father a great jazz and classical educator. So music was in the household from an early age and I started composing in college. I actually have a masters in composition. But enough about me:)

[@tysmith_6844]

Right? ha..that's all it is. Great stuff!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Ty!

[@chrisd.8453]

Hi Quincy - love your jazz videos! Can you please tell me where I can find the sheet music link on your website? Thanks for all you do.

[@allarounddrummer6129]

Hi Quincy, loved the video! Is there any other way of learning the language (besides listening)? I mean, is there a book you would recommend. I love books as much as i love listening. Keep swinging! ❤

[@drumqtips]

Check out my PDF’s of drum set vocabulary. They will help you guaranteed.

[@harpo9279]

Wow! A lot of great stuff in this video. Do you teach an online jazz/ jazz drumming course?

[@drumqtips]

I do teach but I am currently not taking any students. That may change in the spring time.

[@cleitevieira]

I'd love having you analizing Paul Motian's style. Best from Buenos Aires.

[@drumqtips]

I’ll keep that in mind for sure. I love Paul Motian!

[@12Ytse]

Great video! Btw, what mic are you using for speaking? Sounds really good :)

[@drumqtips]

It's a Shure SM35 mic. I love it! Thanks for watching Karol:)

[@roberto3582]

cool, man

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Roberto!

[@johndiraimo1444]

Another fabulous lesson Quincy. Chalk filled with great information. Quick unrelated question: what are the speakers that are just behind you in your room. Are they strictly for computer audio or are they also used for a piano/ keyboard audio setup? I'm looking to upgrade my existing piano/keyboard set up... I am a drummer but play piano as well.

[@drumqtips]

Hey John. I use those speakers for computer audio including using Logic or Finale to compose. I also use them for playing along with albums. My piano is just to the right of my computer so that's what I use for all of my piano needs. Cheers!

[@johndiraimo1444]

@@drumqtips Thanks Quincy.... what brand of speakers are they? Like you, I use my keyboard, laptop and Sibelius for writing and also for playback... however I'm looking to upgrade my present speakers... and doing some research before purchasing my upgrade. Thanks Quincy... love your channel!!

[@williamkleitsch1153]

I just realized the opening to Beethoven’s fourth symphony is the basis of bebop. WOW

[@drumqtips]

There it 'tis:) He was waaaay ahead of his time!

[@Prodby3128]

Wow this is an amazing channel idea, definitely got a sub from both of my channels!

[@drumqtips]

Awesome, thank you!

[@congamonty]

Would be nice to have PDF of the beginner phrases as well.

[@drumqtips]

That's a good ideas but those beginner phrases are built into many of the 8 phrases actually. Thanks for watching Steve!

[@jazzdrummer19]

Eight Killer BeBop Phrases part III - please! Thanks 🙏

[@drumqtips]

Really?! I thought everyone had enough of this. LOL! I'll think about it. I will definitely be making a 10 page electronic PDF book with tons of bop vocabulary available soon:)

[@marcoF123]

Great video! Quick question, is the "Be bop" phrase two 1/8 notes with a swing feel? or a doted 1/8 followed by a 1/16(basically the " a")? Thanks!

[@unityquartet3297]

Both! Or even first and third notes of 8th-note triplet! Each has a slightly different feel, or “accent/dialect” (this is a language, right?!). Dotted 8th 16th “a” might be considered more old-school/trad swing; can sound a little stiff or corny? All subjective of course! Learn them all and find what sounds good to you...? I nearly forgot - straight 8ths too - you’ll be surprised how straight some horn players play their 8th note phrases. The accents/weights they give certain notes in the phrase make it swing. OK, enough already! Thanks for the great video Q!

[@marcoF123]

@@unityquartet3297 Thanks for the explanation! Greetings! 🤘🏼

[@drumqtips]

Unity is right on the money! Thanks to both of you for watching:)

[@mzambo666]

Hi, outside question from the lesson, is that a 16 inch High-Hat or 14 inches?

[@drumqtips]

14” 🎩’s

[@elgrupocachedallas9685]

Hi Quincy, thank you for this great lesson. BTW, I transcribed your solos from last week’s video and sent them to your email but I didn’t hear back from you. Did you get them? Paul Blood from Dallas.

[@drumqtips]

Hey Paul. I'm not sure I got your email. What's the address you sent them from?

[@elgrupocachedallas9685]

@@drumqtips Hi Quincy, I sent the transcriptions last Tuesday and again on Friday to [e-mail]

[@drumqtips]

@@elgrupocachedallas9685 That's why I didn't get it. No "s" on drum: [e-mail].

[@rexremmer1509]

What sticks are you using????

[@drumqtips]

Check the description box Rex:)

[@tasmanager3530]

With the third phrase, I noticed that sometimes you transitioned a little from swing to straight feel and then back to swing. I do that sometimes, but I want to know- is that a viable way to play while you solo? I know that swingin it hard is the move when you play medium tempo swing and that there are different levels to it, but sometimes (especially in a jam setting) switching up the feel has it’s positives and negatives. Just want to hear a pro’s opinion on switchin it up because sometimes it works and sometimes it throws off the band 😂

[@drumqtips]

Awesome question Theo! It's all subjective and super personal. So as long as it feels good and appropriate to the idea that you're trying to play, it's all fair game:)

[@christianwagenseil9621]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="240">4:00</a> man, that accented paradiddle pattern R l r r l R l l at that speed…how long does it take to get it there? unreal 😮 I believe that‘s a Philly Joe phrase…he plays it on Dr. Jackle

[@drumqtips]

Don’t worry about the speed. Just play it clean at a slow tempo and nudge it up slowly. Of course I would first just isolate playing paradiddle on the snare and focus on getting the speed up there first. Have fun!

[@kinkajou3168]

What drummer do you think has changed the instrument the most?

[@drumqtips]

Baby Dodds or Kenny Clarke

[@scottwrona5598]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1156">19:16</a>

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Scott!

[@scottwrona5598]

@@drumqtips you're very welcome. Your content and your presentation are a great combination.

[@isaiahthomas127]

Bebop is Hip Hop Big Brother

[@TheTwistWood]

“Thank you Bebop… Hello!”

[@nadir6661]

Are you related in any way with the Quincy jones?

[@drumqtips]

I wish!

[@insanedrummer89]

Here way before Drumeo slow ass

[@drumqtips]

I don't understand, but thanks for watching Barret!

[@willmurray222]

Buddy was a swing drummer . Art Blakley , be- bop. Big differnce

[@drumqtips]

Buddy played every style INCLUDING bebop with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. But most drummers only no him as a swing big band drummer. He was so much more than that.

[@willmurray222]

Your right. But when young people youtube Buddy they will get big band swing. Buddy played bebop not sure he loved it.

[@bigfatpaul1759]

What is that nasty good cymbal that you're crashing on out to your right? That's the 18 Constantinople?

[@drumqtips]

Check the description box.

[@cyberceil]

Expound on this. Be different than the other guys. Open this up for discussion or take it down. You do play well.

[@drumqtips]

Your threat is not appreciated sir.

[@cyberceil]

Hi Quincy. I will speak for myself. We all can,t or did not go to a top music school. I have young guys tell me all the time that they watch you and others and become fine Jazz players. Most will never play in a real pro jazz ensemble that only exists at the top schools. Maybe 10 guys got the best gigs on the road or the studio. To what end is all this for. We are mostly stuck in the basement. I have said it before to young guys. If you want to at least be around Jazz or music in general then just become a music teacher. I watched a JAZZ!!! lesson the other day and the guy went straight to that hell place for a drummer. He said before I deleted his page that today we will be learning some useless stuff. 6/67 1/76 how about on your next gig you could impress everyone in the jazz trio with compounded 32nd notes as fast as you can. Practice and enjoy. There are no gigs. No one has found that sweet spot for drummers to learn Jazz. Listen to albums and learn from the greats respectfully but do not use much of it today because some square jazz guy will say just playtime??? BUT!! I went to Texas A&M. I studied for 6 tears in school and the guy says playtime. Is that all we are good for?? . I have polished up on so much of your stuff and have nowhere to go. Your jazz future guys will be at PS 40 in any city. You will not make any money either way. BUT it is fun. Why compounded rhythms? Life is compounded enough. What a joke, just playtime. You're wasting your time with 5 hrs a day practicing 32nd notes. I am not sorry for talking real honest drumming with you. learning inverted this and that and 45 ways to play a paradiddle. Most big band leaders have no clue what a paradiddle is. Big bands with no drums for the most part come with CD and music charts that you can,t interpret. Anyway, have fun and get a teaching degree. $. P/S nothing I said here is new. Wedding gigs do not pay the bills and you will never get to play Bebop. All those guys are gone. We can never sound like Philly Joe but you can mimic it for fun. Turning in My Round Badge kit to the anals of the basement. Yes, I am one of you a drummer and I have been around and use to watch these Vids. Do not forget the club dates. You may get a free beer (TAP) of course and $33.00. The steak house gigs do not feed you. Most of us just go to a cheap buffet after a night of playing time. How fast can you play Hava Nagila It will be required in the real world of gigs. NOTE. Do not put laundry or pillows inside of your exotic wood drums. I rely on hope you let the students read this. It is not taught at SCHOOL. No offense meant. Just been there and done that. Do not forget your 100 miles an hour hand speed it will come in handy at an audition.? Usually will get you canned.

[@drumqtips]

I will just say this. I'm sorry you're jaded. I'm sorry music hasn't worked out for you. I'm sorry that you feel the need to TRY and tear down the hopes of others who watch this and actually feel inspired, motivated and excited to LEARN. Most people who watch my videos are not pros, nor are they striving to be pros. Many play as a hobby, just like I play tennis as a hobby, knowing I will NEVER make a full living as a tennis pro. But maybe I can win a amateur tennis tournament and win 50 bucks. Cool and healthy goals that keeps me motivated to learn and get better. Many of my subscribers are players who play because they simply LOVE IT and want to improve at it playing the occasional gig here and there. I strive to spread light, not darkness. I hope whatever you're going through gets better and I would encourage you to keep such negative and jaded comments to yourself because most drummers who watch my videos do not feel the same as you, nor do they care to hear from someone like you who is just a frustrated person who could not live their dreams through music. Music is beautiful thing. We need more beauty and love in the world, not ugliness, bitterness and anger. I wish you all the best and hope that more love will start to seep into your world that you won't feel the need to share such negative energy with others.