How I Got The Gig (and how you can too)
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Great vid man, cool to finally hear your story. Very inspiring!
Thanks for checking it out David! Means a lot man.
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Love your story dude! It's so cool to see all of the different avenues out there to become a working drummer. You are such a great player and deserve the success!
Gabe! Thanks for checking it out buddy. So true man, there are so many avenues to go down with this drumming thing and they’re ALL a grind. Haha.
Drumming life goals: Make a living, get endorsements, inspire others.
2k19 Drumming goals: form a serious project, get the gig, tour 2-4 times, give lessons.
It’s all forming slowly, but I’ll be there sooner than later.
Have you reached your goals?
I hope you guys enjoy this look back through my drumming journey up to this point. If you'd like to take your drumming further, you can book a one-on-one online lesson with me here: jeffrandalldrumming.com
Man! Real thanks! Amazing video, glad to know more about you :) keep it up! Sending regards from Czech Republic!
Currently doing the whole regular post thing man trying to catch a break! This is very Inspiring, for me to work harder!
Jeff Randall very inspiring!
It’s been a “ride” see what you did there
Been enjoying your videos all the way from London
I have no drum goals, just love the instrument.
I respect that.
major props for working so hard to make things happen! One thing I see that's special about the drum community is that everybody is always so supportive of each others journeys, it's always great to see!
So true Dimitri, that's one of my favorite parts of the drum community.
When I first started playing I was in a music class at school and my teacher gave a demonstration on the kit and I was amazed by it and now 3/4 years later I’m playing gigs and doing demonstration!??
I always think of one thing Chris coleman said "you know you have to practice right?!"
"I will lead you there, for I am Spartacus." Btw, those 16" or 17" hats?
I had been playing clarinet/bass clarinet for 5 years when I stepped off the bus for my first football game with my high school marching band. The drumline started playing and it took all of 3 seconds for me to realize drums were my future. I got a job that next summer and paid for my first set and never looked back.
I love playing professionally, but lately I've just wanted to get a passion project started. I also am into backpacking and the outdoors, among trying to start my family, so I don't think drumming is going to be a FULL time job for me. I love following musicians like you (living vicariously). I teach general music in public schools and am trying to get kids on fire about music that way. Anyhow, keep up the good stuff and I look forward to more content from you! =]
I was inspired from a school battle of bands by seeing a drummer. I found you while searching for Everlong - Foo Fighters drum cover 💙 a year back. Since then am following you and it helped me a lot .....
I started similar to you. With a dream, but my family was poor. Thanks to God my family divorced. I got to meet my stepdad who taught me everything I know about music. He is a guitar player. One day, it wasn't even Christmas or a birthday a big box came through by delivery. It was an electric kit. I didn't even ask for it but I'm pretty sure it was meant to be. 😄 I was attached to it... As if glue held me to it. I've been playing ever since. I play with my church now. They bought me a new electronic kit with different cool gadgets. And some more good news we got recommended to be recorded! A sound guy is coming next Sunday. My dreams are coming true! Can't imagine where I'd be if I never got introduced to that electronic drum set or my stepdad. 😬
Thank you for sharing this video. I hope to be like you someday too. Never stop reaching for the top you're almost there! Gotta keep that motivation!
It must be in my DNA, as I'm sure its in yours. I soon as I was able to begin to process music I was focused on rhythm, and the drums in particular. THEN I saw my first marching band, at a high school football game, and it was like everything was fused into place and its been that way my whole life. I'll never forget the moment.
Another amazing video man, it is great to hear about your career as a drummer!
Thanks so much for sharing bro I love your playing, content, and genuine heart for excellence. Keep doing what you are doing bruh, I’m inspired!
I love it man ! Congrats. Truly inspirational!
This is so inspiring, thanks for posting your story, it is really good to get to know how you guys are achieving everything!
Cheers 🤙🏽🔥
30 years of my life was drums. I miss it. But I enjoy guitars and writing. It's been a great journey. We didn't have social media back in 80s. It was all about word of mouth. Lol
🙌🏾 started following you a couple years back on insta... glad to see it all coming together! Sounding great as always! God bless
How cool it was to learn you were at UNT just a year after me to study music and drums. Immediately saved this video after learning that!
I’ve been following your teachings bro!!!! Phill is from the town that I leave in Leesburg Ga! I see him in the gym every now and then, really cool dude!!!
Hi! This is so inspiring, i'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. This type of vids makes me feel like, if you work hard, and you are persistant, there's nothing that can stop you. I have a local band, and what you say in this video makes me to keep my proyect up, and not hearing the voices in your head that say "this is not gonna work" and stuff. Thanks for sharing your journey!
So glad to hear it resonated with you Alan!
Great video man! So much good information, very real and very inspiring
Great job Jeff! Thanks for being such a great inspiration! Keep it up!
Hey Jeff thank you for sharing this video! Like yourself I grew up as a pretty reserved guy but realize now you just gotta put yourself out there if you want to grow as a musician. Keep it up man!
Hey Jeff! This video was exactly what I needed to hear today. I moved to Nashville about 7 months ago and love the town. It has been such a great opportunity to network and grow my craft. It can also be very overwhelming and scary too. Your story is a great inspiration and is motivating me to continue to follow my love of music and playing drums for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for posting such great content and keeping the music community strong! So glad you are doing well and making it happen!
All my fav youtubers come around to pay respect! So do I, good job Jeff Randall, thanks for the inspiration!
I can't think if I remember any other drummers posting something so candid and inspiring...Simple yet VERY informative!. Really great video, thanks much!
I love your story, i think it's very inspiring.
For me i started playing like two years ago cause i thought i wanted to try something new and i thought that not everyone has a drumset, is an instrument pretty "cool" for me and that i was good at rythm so i started watching videos and getting information until i bought a set. I started playing. It was and still is amazing. Every time i play i focus only in keeping the beat and i forget about anything else. Now when someone hears me play i get compliments and that feels soo good cause i've been working hard on improving because, you know, it's my passion.
Thank you so much Jeff inspiring to hear your story, watching regulraly and learing from you
Been following for a while now and this is so inspiring! Something that I struggle with is my “Drum Posture” and I see a lot of good drum posture in your videos and how you go about telling a story behind the drums! Love it!
Found inspiration from Guy Patterson as well when I was 2 have been drumming ever since :) really cool to see the progression of your drumming career and I'm very thankful someone like you is kind enough to share this insight to help more drummers become successful ! Keep killing it man, you inspire people everyday.
I just caught this recently. I believe it's good to hear what inspired you & steps it takes to get to pro level or any level. Practice & continue learning from those who teach. Your instructions/videos have the right balance for me. Thanks
That's so interesting that Guy from That Thing You Do inspired you because I remember being 8 watching it a few years after it came out and saying that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Of course, it didn't happen but it is what inspired me to ever start playing. I watched that movie until it broke in my VCR haha
Brotha! First time i check out one of your videos and let me tell you... I'm lovin your groove. Thanx for this video, very inspiring. Keep posting bro.
Great video! So inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story. Drumming Goals. Touring, recording, teaching, supporting the family!
Really fantastic tips! Very very cool!
This was super cool to see your journey. Great video. It’s super great to watch you play live and see how much you are enjoying what your doing during the show. Keep it up, Jeff. 😊
Thanks Rachel!
Great content all around, you're like an online mentor! Love your channel and the exposure to new ideas and techniques you provide. Been playing for about five years now and never plan to stop!
Gary Beaty Don’t stop. Can’t stop.
Love your story. Thanks Jeff!
Hey man - I'm new to your channel, and i find it so awesome how humble you are and how hard you work to make sure your tone is good, your playing is better, and your content is fresh. Keep up the good work man! From your newest subscriber.
Means a lot Chris! Welcome to the channel my man.
Great video Jeff. You got brains man. Keep it up and good on ya.
Happy for you. Work hard and stay consistent. Eventually.... it happens!
Amazing story, you should be proud of your accomplishments. All the hard work you've put in...it has paid off!
Just seeing this video now! Absolutely love your background story man. Totally enjoyable and relateable. Your channel is fantastic! Keep up thee amazing work brother! Cheers 🧡✌🇨🇦👍🧡
I love this channel. very humble drummer, grooves well, knows that grooving and pocket is priority and rolls with it.
This is a great video man. Inspiring me to want to make one about my journey as well!
Great story. It inspires me to keep keeping on. Thanks
Wow! This video is great! Having insight into your channel is really great.
I never knew that you were jazz trained. I'm a senior in high school near Philly and am looking to go to Temple University for jazz studies.
I can seriously relate to your stories of drums helping you put yourself out there. And I'm guessing that it's the same way for a large part of your viewers as well!
All this to say please do not stop what you're doing! I wish you the best of luck in your future.
Thanks Chase! Good luck getting into Temple, that would be awesome.
What inspired me to play drums was when I first saw a kid playing drums in church one Sunday so that got me interested. Now I'm involved in this organization called School of Rock in Mason, Ohio and I've performed a few shows with them. One was at Northside Tavern in Cincinnati, Ohio and two was at the Woodward Theater in Cincy and I got to participate in a benefit concert at Bogart's in Cincinnati. I'm currently starting rehearsals for a show I'm doing at the Woodward in May which is a Michael Jackson show. My goals for drumming is to be playing at special events. Like from your standard town carnival or local block party to big music festivals.
Couldn't wait to click on this one! I got to catch ya with Phillip Phillips in Charlotte, NC in late Aug 2017 during my move from Maryland to Nashville. Super inspiring!
Great Story thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work.
respect bro,
very encouraging for all,
keep it up.
good job.
An inspiring video as always, thanks,
I started playing when I was six after watching a family friend in a band and begged my parents for a kit - years later I also saw that clip on hocus pocus and that added to my obsession (I think I used to jam along to the ‘I’ll put a spell on you’ concert scene in that film in pure ecstasy) haha.
23 years later (on and off playing cruise ships/ wedding and pub gigs) I’ve finally decided this is what I want to do professionally, I’m currently in the process of making enormous sacrifices to pursue that goal - if you never try you never know right.
Good luck to you, keep the videos coming!
All the best, Seb
I hear you on the sacrifices being made. I definitely made some of my own. But you're right, if you never give it a genuine try you'll always wonder what if...
Great story...thanks for sharing! You are a very fine player, great teacher and highly inspirational motivator. Keep up the tremendous work and continued success to you! I'm 58 years old, started playing drums at 21 (never got that kit I asked for every Christmas), am self-taught and have played in 8 or 10 different cover bands over the past 35 years. I love having music as one of my main hobbies and continue to expand my capabilities primarily by learning new and more challenging material.
very inspiring jeff!
You remind me of me! Good perspective on playing!! I'm learning more. Thank You!!
I want to see you play jazz!!!!!!!! I’m a jazz drummer myself and I thought you were primarily a rock drummer and it would be so much fun to see what your studies at the jazz school did, I do hear that your playing is influenced by jazz because of how incredible your dynamics are. Would be fun :)
love it man. very inspiring
Glad you enjoyed it Jon!
Such a great vid dude, cool insight on your story!
Kudos to you for taking a chance on your dreams and preparing yourself to be successful. I have been playing 40 plus years and my biggest regret is not taking a chance at trying to be a touring drummer. I still play so I guess you never know.....
super cool video, very inspiring. I have always had the dream to play in Rock bands and Country bands, still trying to work towards that.
Love it! So great to have a little inside look. Maybe some more? (Tour blogs, Vlogs and so on)
All the best from Germany!
I wanted to hear the rest of your gig! That was smokin!
Wise head on young shoulders. Totally inspiring and I'm in my 50s. My goal is to play the very limited chops that I have very well. Regardless of playing in my room at the end of the day or on the occasional amateur gig. Nothing grandiose but the best of my ability outs a broad smile on my face.
This is so awesome bro you're getting me pumped, now I feel like I gotta post some good drum vids hahaha. Sick playing Jeff:)
Wonderful story. Beautifully presented. Thankful and joyful for you.
Love you!!
Awesome story Jeff !! I started playing the drums at around the age og 6 or 7 years old at church for the kids ministry. I never had a drum lesson in my life. I always give it to God for giving me the passion and gift to play the drums. I also played in Marching and jazz band in high school. Till this day I'm still playing the drums 🥁 😁
I love how humble you are Jeff, you come off as such a nice genuine guy! I started drums at 41 years old, always fancied drums but didn't have the space or means.
I had a life changing accident at 32 which left me with nerve damage / limited movement on my bassdrum foot and lots of muscle wastage. Anyways long story short, thought drums would be a good way to build my muscle / regain movement & mobility on my damaged nerve, and although I still have damage my BD speed has massively improved over the years and I can play pretty complex drum parts. Also build some calf muscle too as a result! I've enjoyed your vids from the outset and definitely learnt some cool stuff and go to grooves over the yrs.
Wishing you all the best in 2021👍
Great to know more about you hard work pays off
Keep up the good work!
Man u are such an inspiration.... I love everything about your drumming
Thanks very much!
Wow Jeff! That's my first time watching one of your vids and it's super inspiring. Thanks for that!
I've been playing the cajón at my church for more than a year now, but i got my first drum set about 4 months ago... I'd love to play live gigs someday, that's the goal!
Welcome to the channel Mario!
Thank you for the great video, Jeff. I'm currently in the trajectory of getting back to drumming as a primary source of income again, and the social media component has been something that has benefitted me greatly, but I know I need to do more. I'm working on the video component more. It's great to see someone demonstrate just how integral social media has been to their career.
Absolutely love this man! 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Brandon! Hope you’re well buddy.
Awesome story. You totally deserve the success! Cool live snippets. I see a pocket.
Thanks for sharing your story! Becoming a pro musician takes dedication, sacrifice and courage.
Thank you for the video
Inspiration right here!
I was inspired by this channel to improve my drumming and it did
Awesome video jeff! I am hoping to make the move to Nashville in the next year or so
Awesome man! I follow for a while, and it's really nice to see your progress. Let me know when you stop by LA!
Great video, Jeff. I was always told music wasn't a real job, and have lived the majority of my life ashamed of my love of music. But as life gets shorter, I realize music is how I have always wanted to spend every waking moment of my life. (well, and maybe some hiking and creek-stomping, for good measure.) I started taking drum lessons a year ago today! And for 2019 I have started a youtube channel dedicated to my experimental free improvisation scene. I am on track to post a video a week, so far, and I hope to add interviews and other stuff. Your channel is very inspiring, and your hard work shows.
My drumming goals are to get good enough to play with my church’s worship team.
Thanks for sharing your story Jeff.... blessings and continued success!
Nice history here, yep you created your life! And man your drumming is so solid! Your videos help me a lot, cheers from France!
Thanks so much for putting the effort into making this. I’m going to North Texas in a couple years and just started my UA-cam channel(partially because of you). Who knows, maybe I’ll move to Nashville and play for an American Idol winner someday, too:P
Hi, thanks for the great tips! My daughter Abby Holliday opened for Phillip Phillips last year and had a great time.
I always watch your videos those are interestings and useful to step forward in drums.... I lov it.
Good for you! What an amazing story.
Great video Jeff!
O.K. Now we understand why you are so good!!!
Another great vid. Great job. Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do.
That's a really awesome story, dude. Very inspiring! Touring someday is a major goal of mine, but I have a lot to learn yet. I currently play for my church and post covers to UA-cam. Seeing stories like show me that anything is possible and I should never give up! Thank you!
It’s definitely possible Luke! Are you doing much gigging outside of church?
Not as much as I should. However, I'm looking at getting back to it a lot more this spring and summer!
Yeah man, make that happen! As much as I love playing at church I find that the local gigs where you're paid and there's a possibility of getting fired forces you to grow.
That's a really good point. I will find more local gigs this summer, that's for sure. Thank you!
I am super inspired by your story. I have always thought that if you work hard enough at what you do and the quality of it is great then you will have those experiences no doubt. I have always dreamt of an opportunity like this so I will continue to work as hard as I can to put myself out there as a drummer.
love your content Randall, just a hobby for me your videos very helpfull.
Great video man, motivates me to go work even harder.
Thanks Justin, go make it happen buddy!
Great Video!! Gotta bring it back to the roots!
Awesome man!
very inspirational!
Excelent video.
Thanks for the inspiration bro! I've actually been trying to make that transition to full time professional drumming and your channel has been one of my biggest influences. I've been playing drums for more than half my life now and been stuck lately in this rut of just not getting the quality gigs I need and thus started my journey into starting my UA-cam channel. I figured I need to put myself out there to a larger audience and my channel could essentially be a resume to help me get legit work with artists and labels.
I was wondering what was it about your channel that got you work? I see a lot of guys that just do covers but I don't if its more helpful to go a different route this year. I'm kinda struggling to decide whats the best to put out for people to see my capabilities that could eventually lead to paying work. Thanks so much for putting out great content man. It's super helpful