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

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Come behind the scenes with me as I prepare to drum on tour for my metal band, I Prevail. In this vlog, I reflect on the steps I took to get here today, and it wasn't just pure luck! These are 8 skills that got me a pro gig in just 3 weeks, as someone who didn't even own a double bass pedal to someone with insane double kick speed. Join myself and Chris Turner, the drummer for Oceans Ate Alaska, in the new Drum Beats Online course coming soon- 30 Day Double Kick Mastery!
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[Syrin]

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.

[eloyglazer]

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

[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.

[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

[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❤️

[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🙏🏻

[ADTHYM]

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 .

[daynjirus]

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.

[RestaurantLifeBand]

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

[drummerbee]

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

[Nigel-nvlr]

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

[LPD]

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.

[rajdeepchakraverty]

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 ❤

[GrayGrayer]

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

[spoolindsm]

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

[yechielrosenberg]

The world needs these kind of videos for guitarists 🎸

[Ekamitislife]

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

[Bladest]

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