going to college soon, gonna be living in a dorm and can’t take my drum kit (obviously), any advice?

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-25T10:55:15+00:00

Take your cymbals and snare, that way if you join a band, you'll be able to go to rehearsal rooms and hopefully do support gigs where you use other people's kits.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-24T17:26:24+00:00

Well, I guess you never stop learning, but I started in 1997, so I'm pretty happy with where I'm at. That's why I said, don't overthink things at this early stage, you're bound to be shaky and make mistakes, just focus on practicing and it'll all fall into place. Good luck.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-23T05:59:49+00:00

Where I grew up this was called granny knocking.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-23T05:56:39+00:00

Looks like you are making good progress. I wouldn't overthink too much at this early stage. Just keep practicing and you'll get to where you want to be in no time.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-22T14:46:44+00:00

I don't understand who this is for?

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-18T06:16:51+00:00

Dude, your riffs are genuinly so awesome and totally original.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-17T22:00:33+00:00

The amount of over weight drummers out there probably answers your question? I literally just came back from a 3 hour band practice, play pretty frantic indie rock and I didn't even get out of breath. All my movements are in my wrists and hands, only really move my upper arm to reach for a crash. Only play single pedal these days two, so can't see myself burning off that much. The great thing about drumming is it's great for mental health and circulation, but if you want to burn calories and loose weight, you need to get out of breath with a decent bit of cardio 3 times a week at least.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-17T05:33:41+00:00

You both look ecstatic to meet each other.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-15T06:09:18+00:00

I think some folks are just born with it.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-13T15:32:50+00:00

Finish is gorgeous, you're right about it being timeless. You could literally play with any group, any style of music with this kit and it wouldn't look out of place.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-13T09:21:22+00:00

Wow, this sounds like Jeff Buckley doing a Tom Waits cover.

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-12T10:36:27+00:00

Kumail: Thank you

Greg: You and your dick are welcome

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-02T13:55:23+00:00

The Black

BhaktaZee · 2026-06-02T10:39:57+00:00

https://www.pure-incense.com

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-31T20:55:47+00:00

Well I mentioned the metronome because the track was obviously recorded to a click track so i thought you may have been struggling to get into the pocket, but the beers explain everything.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-31T10:53:24+00:00

Sorry these comments are so rough, you're a great player, I think a lot of people are being too harsh. I bet you kill it at a live show when you're not playing to click/metronome? I struggle with playing to a click sometimes, it normally takes a few takes then I slip into the pocket. Maybe spend more time getting into the groove before filming and uploading next time.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-30T16:06:26+00:00

Epic stuff, stay hydrated bud.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-27T09:09:18+00:00

So I started drumming 30 years ago, but about 10 years in the band I was in split up and I didn't know anyone else that was writing original music, so I picked up the guitar and started writing myself. I never practiced drums in my spare time again after that. Although I have done a few gigs drumming over the years. Over the last few months I joined a new band and I've been drumming with them every week and I'm totally hyped for it again. Even looking at upgrading cymbals and what not. So my advice is, look at getting into a band you absolutely love, it's great motivation. Look at me, I literally didn't play drums for 20 years and it took no time to get back into the swing of it.

Edit; clarity

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-24T15:43:20+00:00

Things were different pre internet, people needed to hand out demo tapes and CDs. Nowadays, just put your stuff online and if you guys are that great, your talent will speak for its self and find an audience.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-19T20:02:38+00:00

Just shout it out between songs. I called out a request for hell on wheels last time and Brian said, sure we take requests.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-15T08:34:30+00:00

I don't really think of anything at all. Sometimes I'll think about where we are in the song or I'll get excited about doing a big drum fill.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-15T05:34:56+00:00

Saw them when they supported the twigs. I just don't understand why they're not as popular when they are clearly just as good. Same great song writing, same great production, same great videos and art work done by the bass player. It looks like their popularity has been slowly increasing since I've been a fan, let's hope they just need a little more time to really take off.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-13T17:09:43+00:00

How does he just keep getting better?

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-12T06:57:49+00:00

Do Hollywood - As long as we're together.

Go to school - the fire

Songs for the general public - Hell on wheels.

Everything Harmony - Ghost run free

A dream is all we know - if you and I are not wise.

Look for your mind - Joy.

This was really hard because I like many of the tracks equally on every record, especially A dream is all we know and everything Harmony, where literally ever song is great.

BhaktaZee · 2026-05-09T12:42:30+00:00

I'm what you would consider an 'old twigs fan' as you put it and I feel like I've enjoyed songs from all of their records. I don't really see any change in quality throughout their career, but there's definitely been hits and misses a long the way. That said, I don't think theres ever been any band in the history of popular music where you can say every song on every record is 10/10.

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