All of this is my opinion and based off of my experiences as a current drum tech: #1 thing I always try and do is be there before the person I’m working for. There are many reasons why but if it doesn’t need explaining, you’ll be fine. #2 until the drum kit is built (depending on the tour, and also mic’d up) you aren’t “on break” yet. #3 get back to the drum kit before the person you’re working for. Your only job is to make sure the drum kit is functional when FOH goes live (whatever that entails). #4 stay present during the show (personally, if I can hide behind equipment near the kit and out of view of the crowd, that’s where you’ll find me because things go wrong. It almost always does so being close enough to remedy the problem quickly is a good call) #5 figure out how the drum kit needs to be broken down and packed up properly for transport. Mark the stands so you know what pieces go where if you have to. Gaff tape comes off but not knowing what piece goes where when you’ve made it to load in way late and basically need to assemble the kit as it comes out of cases, familiarity with what you’re working with will save you every time. Again, this is just me and how I operate when I’m teaching a show. Take it for what it is and maybe it’ll help, maybe it won’t. Who knows? 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻
I've played drums for just over 15 years now. However, going tech for local bands and local bars and clubs has given me more of a hard on for drums I'd say in the past couple years. I love playing and always will. This new venture though of being the A to Z for all things percussion though has been eye opening. Would love to get into it as a full time thing!
I wanted to tour when I was younger in 2006. I did merch for two tours got fired. And then offered to drum tech for free cause that’s what I really wanted to do. Was rehired the next tour and stayed on to become stage manager a few years after till the band’s hiatus in 2014. Best times of my life. Touring has changed so much. Might get back into it part time next year.
I’ve been drumming for years and can set up and breakdown my kit in no time, I’ve helped a few friends on occasion but never managed to make it a “career” as such. If the opportunity came around to make it a paid job I would absolutely jump at the chance! I feel like I’ve got the knowledge and the skills to do it, it’s just finding that doorway into the job that seems to be difficult!
I'm out of a job September, started drumming this year. Fuck man, I just wanna be around music again, actually use the shit I learnt at uni. It's gotta be better than data entry.
So how fucked up is too fucked up? 💊🧪 What if I can still pack the kit up and load out whilst I'm pretty fucked up. I'm thinking being that fucked up I can't speak properly but still can use my limbs would be ok. Not being able to use your limbs would definitely make packing a drum kit up alot more difficult.
All of this is my opinion and based off of my experiences as a current drum tech:
#1 thing I always try and do is be there before the person I’m working for. There are many reasons why but if it doesn’t need explaining, you’ll be fine.
#2 until the drum kit is built (depending on the tour, and also mic’d up) you aren’t “on break” yet.
#3 get back to the drum kit before the person you’re working for. Your only job is to make sure the drum kit is functional when FOH goes live (whatever that entails).
#4 stay present during the show (personally, if I can hide behind equipment near the kit and out of view of the crowd, that’s where you’ll find me because things go wrong. It almost always does so being close enough to remedy the problem quickly is a good call)
#5 figure out how the drum kit needs to be broken down and packed up properly for transport. Mark the stands so you know what pieces go where if you have to. Gaff tape comes off but not knowing what piece goes where when you’ve made it to load in way late and basically need to assemble the kit as it comes out of cases, familiarity with what you’re working with will save you every time.
Again, this is just me and how I operate when I’m teaching a show. Take it for what it is and maybe it’ll help, maybe it won’t. Who knows? 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻
I've played drums for just over 15 years now. However, going tech for local bands and local bars and clubs has given me more of a hard on for drums I'd say in the past couple years. I love playing and always will. This new venture though of being the A to Z for all things percussion though has been eye opening. Would love to get into it as a full time thing!
Two best drummers in the metal scene, so glad you guys did this. Sickening.
Boutta get a couple looneys comin up to you after a set asking you be your drum tech now
I wanted to tour when I was younger in 2006. I did merch for two tours got fired. And then offered to drum tech for free cause that’s what I really wanted to do. Was rehired the next tour and stayed on to become stage manager a few years after till the band’s hiatus in 2014. Best times of my life. Touring has changed so much. Might get back into it part time next year.
I’ve been drumming for years and can set up and breakdown my kit in no time, I’ve helped a few friends on occasion but never managed to make it a “career” as such. If the opportunity came around to make it a paid job I would absolutely jump at the chance! I feel like I’ve got the knowledge and the skills to do it, it’s just finding that doorway into the job that seems to be difficult!
Love the consistent use of Arse Bandit by Ali
I would love to learn and be a drum tech. It’s been kind of a dream of mine honestly.
Dope video, great insight. Props for the production value too mate, credit where its due!
After trying for 3 years now I feel getting in touch with drummers in need of a drum tech is the most difficult part
You gotta start with your friends I think!
no no, they all could need one, myself included. the itsy bitsy little problem is the whole paying thing
I usually try help the drummer from my band as much as I can, mostly learning on the go but I find it interesting
Doont bay uh Deck.
I have no experience in any of this sort of thing but I would love to be anyone's drum tech
I can also be your drum tech
honestly that's what i thought too
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see i wouldn't let someone else set up my kit because im too ocd about it
I'm out of a job September, started drumming this year. Fuck man, I just wanna be around music again, actually use the shit I learnt at uni. It's gotta be better than data entry.
i've watched this episode so many times. Yo¡! Enjoyed watching you on Seth Meyers a couple weeks ago..
Cool tips, being that I'm beginning my drum tech career 😅🤘🏼
i've watched this episode so many times
I want to tech for someone next year. Any advice to get pointed in the right direction?
why can't i be a deck? and why can't i have eagles?
What’s up! I’ll be your drum tech anytime
I'm looking ti be drum tech if anyone knows anyone
@craig can I just do it for free and hang out and lift things?
Logan Whyte is the top fucking boy!
So how fucked up is too fucked up? 💊🧪 What if I can still pack the kit up and load out whilst I'm pretty fucked up.
I'm thinking being that fucked up I can't speak properly but still can use my limbs would be ok. Not being able to use your limbs would definitely make packing a drum kit up alot more difficult.
Yo¡! Enjoyed watching you on Seth Meyers a couple weeks ago.