Drums and Comedy
I’ve been publicly sharing my art – in a gallery exhibit at work and on Instagram – even though I am not a trained artist. This is both frightening and liberating. I discuss why it’s much harder to share my music with the same abandon. Have YOU ever tried creating in an art form in which you weren’t trained? What was the experience like for you?
Read moreI was feeling so happy after my band rehearsal last Saturday. Then I woke up in the wee hours of Sunday morning with intense elbow pain. Yoga helped in this case, but sometimes it doesn’t. If you’re a musician struggling with a playing-related injury, you are not alone! What kinds of solutions have been helpful for YOU?
Read moreI did it! I finally brought my drums in from the car! But as I celebrated, I noticed that I’ve got another maintenance project ahead of me…and this one is a real doozy. How do YOU tackle big, scary projects that require a lot of patience, organization, and planning?
Read moreThe disorganized drummer strikes again! I left my drums in the car for three weeks before rehearsing with my band on Saturday. Here’s what happened.
Read moreExecutive function is the ability to plan and organize, and as a neurodiverse person, I totally suck at it! I “vlog” from my car today to share with you a particularly embarrassing instance of drummer executive DYSfunction. Is this a struggle for you, too? Tell me about it…you’re not alone!
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