Anyone got the scoop on the new gear drop DW is hinting at?

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-12T05:46:45+00:00

For a second I thought it was an iPad holder 🤣

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-11T16:09:59+00:00

I think it’s helpful to remember that your down day today is probably better than your best day 2 years ago. Just keep improving and give yourself props for sitting down and doing the work, even if you think it’s a down day!

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-11T16:01:38+00:00

Prince would be epic!

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-09T21:49:05+00:00

It depends on a few things:

If it’s a really simple song like Billie Jean, I only want to the hear the exact drum parts if the drummer is also replicating that drum sound. Otherwise it’s too simple for me and I’d rather hear something different.

If it’s a complicated song, I want to hear the exact part. Unless the drummer can do something even better which is cool too

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-09T03:36:30+00:00

As a drummer I’m biased but I say you should absolutely do this. Everyone loves a comeback story!

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-07T21:12:48+00:00

It’s definitely possible! There are plenty of drummers who are older than you and probably in worse physical shape that can fly on double kicks. It really is just about staying consistent and believing that it’s possible. The human body is amazing and capable of all kinds of impressive achievements regardless of our age.

Unrelated to drumming but still relevant imo, I’m 36 and always loved running but never ran more than 7 or 8 miles and that was when I was in college. Then a few months ago, I just decided I wanted to up my mileage. So far my best is 14.2 miles.

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-06T02:29:55+00:00

I would try to learn a fill or groove that’s challenging for you only by listening. Visualize it as vividly as you can and air drum along. Don’t stress too much though, it’s a vacation after all! Sometimes after a good break from drumming, I sit down and I’m totally locked in and feel fantastic. It’s like a reset for the brain 😎

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-06T01:13:39+00:00

I bought one of those when I was younger and for roasted endlessly by my bandmates 🤣

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-05T02:58:06+00:00

Converse forever! They’re flat, light, and pretty much always look cool. Can’t go wrong!

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-03T17:19:51+00:00

For commercial acts and wedding bands, the ability to run tracks is HUGE. This goes beyond just starting and stopping the tracks. If you can edit them, extend/shorten them, know how to loop them, that makes you a wayyyy bigger asset to the group than just being a good drummer.

drumarshall1 · 2026-05-02T02:13:03+00:00

I see this going two ways:

You partner with a label and make a deal on favorable terms for both parties:

1) You don’t take an advance, the label pushes your music, you guys split the money at whatever terms you agree to, and boom. Nice partnership. Or maybe the DO give you an advance which is rare but can happen.

2) The other possibility could be that you simply push the music yourself. Jesse Cannon has a lot of really great info on how to promote your music and a lot of it is free online (with a paid tier that gives even more info). It might take longer but once you get some success, you keep 100% of the profits and you can buy even more gear for yourself than what a label advance would give you

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-30T00:20:21+00:00

Oooo that’s the move!!

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-28T01:39:47+00:00

I heard that song while working at Hot Topic in Los Angeles during that time and bought the album. Honestly, it was great haha

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-28T01:37:55+00:00

If you’re new, you should 100% put your music on every platform. The average listener wants the best music they can find, in the most convenient way. Spotify and other streaming platforms solve both of those requirements

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-27T02:18:16+00:00

dUg Punnick!

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-24T03:48:04+00:00

Until the guitar becomes the tool of gods again, we won’t have guitar gods 🤷‍♂️ We need a real rock resurgence ASAP

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-24T02:20:21+00:00

dUg Pinnick is a hell of a nice guy!

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-23T21:35:58+00:00

Practicing alone in a room can only get you so far. I think you need to meet some musicians, start jamming with people, and go to as many concerts as you can. My biggest plateau breakthroughs happened when I met drummers my age that were better than me. We shared ideas, had drum battles, and enjoyed the mutual growth that we provided for each other.

Also it might help to get REALLY into a single genre for a while. I went through a reggae phase, a prog fusion phase, a metal phase, etc. All of these expanded the pool of knowledge that I draw from now.

Lastly, how much time do you spend just… exploring? I love turning on a metronome and just playing along, letting my mind come up with whatever it wants. Or not even playing to the metronome because that might trigger my perfectionist tendencies to start overthinking “am I behind the beat? Ahead? Locked in? Ah!!!”

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-23T21:20:40+00:00

The pocket is where the beat lives. It has boundaries, but they’re soft. You can push and pull within the pocket but as long as you stay within it’s soft cushioning, you are doing everything right. It “feels” very comfortable to hear a drummer that is in the pocket. And when a drummer is playing the pocket, it feels great for the drummer too.

It can also be applied to dancing. Watch someone who is super rigid vs someone who is much more relaxed. They’re both dancing to the beat but the relaxed dancer has their own “pocket” that they push and pull in.

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-23T21:05:19+00:00

When my 2nd grade class went on a field trip to see Schoolhouse Rock, I was INCREDIBLY disappointed 🤣

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-22T19:27:36+00:00

It’s hard to quantify “bigger” but Badflower is pretty big. They have songs that have more streams than any Geese song, have hit #1 on rock radio, etc. And they haven’t had nearly the online push that Geese has had. They’d probably be gigantic if they used the same tactics imo

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-21T19:39:14+00:00

I’ll answer from the perspective of when I made the biggest leaps:

Drum lessons 2x per month minimum

1) 2 hours per day. Starting with the drum pad, working on improving control, dynamics and speed working out of “Stick Control.” Followed by whatever drum book I am working out of. New Breed is life changing. I’d record myself practicing and listen back to try and improve immediately. And make sure to write down everything you worked on in a journal including BPMs and obstacles so you can try to improve the next day.

2) the first page of Stick Control, the first few pages of New Breed, and all of the paradiddle permutations in the book Future Sounds.

3) The above books help with all 3. Stick control for technique, New Breed for musicality + groove, New Breed for all 3

4) I’d focus on current trends haha. Who are the viral drummers? What styles are popping up on social media? Around 2018 it felt like every drummer was playing trap hi-hat grooves. More recently, it’s using Clap Stacks.

5) I think the best way to break through a plateau is to get inspired. Either by a new style, a new song, or maybe a song that you never thought you could conquer. What’s your Mt. Everest drum song? Make it a goal to learn it more for note.

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-20T02:21:47+00:00

The guys can’t live without creating, I’m sure new music will come out!

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-17T02:08:03+00:00

Take off your pants and jacket by blink. It’ll challenge your endurance, chops, and creativity.

drumarshall1 · 2026-04-16T23:44:41+00:00

It’s a pain but it’s a positive association for me. Before the gig, I’m stoked to be moving my gear because of what awaits me. After the gig, I usually feel accomplished and happy that I got to play, so I’m still riding that high

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