How To BREAK Into Professional Drumming (Do These 3 Things!)

This is how I quit my day job to become a pro musician/drummer. Here's the full breakdown!

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Today I'm talking about the topic I wanted to know about my whole life as an aspiring drummer. How to quit your day job to become a professional musician! The road from drumming in your basement to becoming a pro musician/youtuber is a very uncertain path, BUT there are practical steps you can take to get there! So I'll be walking you through my revenue streams (and how much money I made) for how I became a professional drummer and youtuber. Let's get into it!

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Drum Beats Online is a website where beginner - advanced rock drummers learn to improve their skill and creativity on the drum set so they can have the confidence to play drums with others! The way I do this is through DBO Academy. Where drummers are put on a success path of transformation that takes them from beginner - to a master drummer. All in a community of positivity, support, and inspiration! If you want to reach your full potential on the drum set, I would HIGHLY recommend joining DBO Academy!

[DrumBeatsOnline]

If nothing else, I hope this video inspires you to go after what you really want in life!

[RCSmiths]

Fully committing to a musical career is definitely not easy, especially at the beginning. Really appreciate the knowledge and advice!

[BrandonScottDrums]

Dammit Gabe I’m legit editing a video talking about my entire drumming journey...😂 🤦🏻‍♂️ Not really about finances but the life side of it. HEYYYY THAT CELL PHONE EFFECT JUSY POPPED UP I LIKE IT... ❤️

[SimonRileyDrums]

MAN!! This is SO DAMN RELATABLE to me and made me feel so much better! I just got out of the military 10 months ago after serving 8 whole years just to pursue my dream of becoming a professional drummer. YouTube has been my main focus and although I’m not at the point I want to be yet, I’m getting closer and closer everyday and it’s videos like this that motivate me even more! Thanks Gabe for sharing your story and here’s to continuing the grind🥁

[joelwallace]

Thanks for the advice bro
Within the past 2 years I took music way more seriously and I would love to do it full time but I keep doubting if it will actually work. You've encouraged me to believe that I can do this.

[theunbanned]

For me it's planning things out. I'm a very chaotic person and planning things helps me improve to focus better on the drumming and the things I need to get done.

Thanks for telling your story, it inspires me even more. For real thanks!

[rghelguera]

You are the picture of success: Making a living doing what you like best! I may do that someday....hopefully soon...

[brianquiles]

You are an example of never giving up, it amazes me how humble you are no matter how much you have accomplished. You always have your feet on the ground. God bless you always and go ahead brother. Greetings from Puerto Rico

[JoeyRam.]

You give me more reasons to keep looking for that moment in life to jump on stage and play. I'm so so proud of you 👏🏻 and feel lucky that I found one of your videos in YouTube.
🤘🏻🥁🤘🏻

[cuzwell]

I'm under two years into drumming and I already have most of my gear. I'm trying to decide if part-time work is better than full-time so I can spend more time drumming and improving. Great to see a fellow Michigander having success. I may start streaming here and there just to get out of my comfort zone and possibly watch back later to see where I can is everything lol.

[Strider]

Very Harry Miree-esque man, I like it!

[thejohnnydavidson]

Gabe! You offer so much more than just "how to play drums"! I appreciate how open and willing you are to help the drumming community. Thanks so much! I wish I had time to join DBO...

[MehulShaRma]

THIS US WHAT MY DREAM IS, and also want to be a great Drummer and Youtuber too

[abhishekaby]

Thank you Gabe for sharing your journey please put more playthroughs

[brettclurdrums]

That's awesome, Gabe! I'm so stoked to see all the growth. I was watching your videos since before you had the dedicated drum space/studio :D I'm on a similar journey. One thing that I've found that has really unlocked earning potential has been writing articles for drum gear websites. It's become my main source of income. I hope to grow that so that I can eventually quit my full-time teaching job and then create a website with some courses as well as grow the YouTube channel. Thanks for all the inspiration, man!

[donfisherjr.]

Very good advice from a young man who was focused on his career goals that provided fulfillment rather than just a steady paycheck at a boring job. Great video!

[DrumsWithTaylor]

I'm in that working full time and playing Friday and Saturday stage right now. All kinds of gigs, just making it work. Making videos when I can, and just trying to enjoy music! This was very insightful.

[oretokin]

The most important drum video for me 😀 thank you so much . I got great feedback from this video that I am on the right path 😀

[willdrum]

Gabe I have followed your videos and your career for some time. This is really pulling at my heart. I’m currently 27 years old and I have been drumming for 15 years. I have felt so lost and like nothing wants to happen for my drumming career but I couldn’t feel more sure that I have to pursue what I love and this video definitely put it out there for me. Thank you so much ! I love everything that you have done and what you share with the community 🙏🏽-Will R

[pravinjogdand]

I've been watching this 3 times, and whenever I feel I'm struggling in my musical journey I watch This video and it helps me to be energized.❤❤