Drake's Drummer Adrian Bent walks us through how he got the gig and played bass on some Drake tracks you love as well. Have you ever tried to understand how the guys touring arenas all over the world and playing on your favorite records first landed their big break? We have too and we know what that curiosity feels like. Getting a big gig is hard and there's a lot more than just one element involved. Hard work, network and opportunity all vary in their significance, person to person, but they matter. Adrian has all three working for him and explains how he practiced and put in the time to be prepared when the opportunity came knocking... Even though it did catch him sleeping ;)
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Written by Jake Nicolle
"A lot of people can fall by the wayside... and give up. But, if they just stayed the course, they would realize nothing is built overnight." – Adrian Bent
Adrian Bent has played not just drums on Drake tracks you know... He's played the bass on several too.
Why listen to this episode? You will learn how to:
Play Less and get hired to play drums more The value in a "straight groove" mentality Get big gigs Keep big gigs Develop a network Value playing lessEnjoy!
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"People really don't understand drums…. You've gotta make it more relatable."
"Even when it comes to soloing you need to make reoccurring themes for people to understand."
"Stay the course."
"No one sees the groundwork."
"No one saw the hours I practiced in church by myself, they just assume I came out of nowhere."
"Everything will come that is supposed to come your way."
playing "Relatable Fills."
"We need to simplify to make it relatable."
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