samplers , and headphone systems has become almost as valuable as your playing skill .
Even on a small budget you should start expanding from just being a player to building a system that will help you in your “ techno ” skills .
Start with a small headphone mixer and your own personal ear buds or headphones . Then definitely have your click device plugged into that . Then add drum & percussion loops with a small drum machine or sampler . It would be even better to use a laptop with music software like Ableton Live or other drum friendly programs and start building a loop library and learn how to do editing . Every drummer I know does this in some way . Start small , build your system , and keep learning .
Maintain the attitude of a learner . Always be open to new drum ideas . Take lessons , go to drum clinics , get a training DVD and try to keep a routine of practice in your life ; just like maintaining a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise . Don ’ t fall into the trap of being lazy towards your musical gifts “ just because it ’ s only for church .” The Lord does deserve our best efforts .
Besides all these drum ideas your ability to be a servant / leader with your gifts is the “ umbrella ” that should cover all of these things . It ’ s sad when I hear about stories of musicians , who after gaining great skill and notoriety become arrogant snobs . Their talent has short-circuited their soul .
No matter how “ great ” you think you are , God did not give you a gift for your own selfish reasons . He gives us gifts to learn how to be faithful in the short time we have the planet . To live well is to love God and love people .
So , welcome to the drummer ’ s think tank ! I hope in sharing this you feel compelled to move to the next level and to be inquisitive and ask those questions . I ’ ll be expecting to hear from you . Come on … be brave ! Ask me anything ! GO !
Blessings in the journey ,
Carl Albrecht Professional drummer for 30 + years , playing with Paul Baloche , Don Moen , Ron Kenoly , Abe Laboriel , LeAnn Rimes and others . He ’ s also a clinician , author & pastor . Contact Carl for coaching , online lessons , producing , or sessions . I ’ m still growing too ... www . CarlAlbrecht . com LMAlbrecht @ aol . com
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