Positive Attitude

I have heard from many musicians and producers that they would rather have a drummer with a positive attitude with limited chops, than to have a drummer with all the chops along with a huge ego. Creating music needs to be fun. I'm not saying you'll always get a long with everyone you play with and sometimes you may not agree on the way it sounds, but always be understanding. Having a bad attitude will only burn your bridges. If you're confident and fun to be around, the more opportunities you'll have. I've worked with some songwriters that thought they were the greatest thing ever, yet still trying to make it. Though I enjoyed playing the songs they wrote, I did not enjoy the process of making it happen. I had to have a positive attitude to stay focused and make the best of it. I will say that even through the bad times we had, I still learned a lot and took something good out of each situation. There is always going to be seasons in your playing, bands will come and go, but keep at it for the music's sake. If your not involved in a band for a season, use that time to practice and enhance your playing. Maybe find some guys that aren't too serious and set up jam nights to be creative. Making sure that you always have fun and giving it your all when you do. From personal experience I've learned that when your fun to be around and share your ideas, your ideas are thought out, not thrown out. I've had the privilege of playing with the most level headed musicians out there, they are fun to play with and they have been around for years. These are the kind of musicians that you should surround yourself with, they'll teach you more than you know. I've also noticed that the soft spoken and humble musicians are usually the ones that are the real deal, they don't have to sell themselves, they just do what they do. That's what makes them stand out. So remember have a positive attitude no matter what the situation is and it will turn around. "Now, go get your drum on."