One of the most frustrating things for a young drummer to hear is, “Kid, you have talent. Get some experience, and come back and see me,” or the equally discouraging, “You play well, but you lack experience.” I have seen ads that say, “Keyboard player and guitarist looking for experienced rock drummer to form new group.” There is that word “experience” again. Most young drummers would probably play for little or no money just to get some experience. Unfortunately, there are fewer places to play these days where young players can gain experience without being subjected to undue pressure. The music business has never been an easy one, and this is particularly true for drummers. The reason for this is that there are more drummers than there are jobs. Naturally, the better drummers usually get the jobs, which makes getting experience an even tougher task for young players. Where to […]

March 1986 Issue