If you are looking at being a professional(making your living) musician...
I wish I would have learned general music theory when i was younger...not just music theory of rhythm.
I also suggest cross training on other instruments.
Consider voice training as well.
Learn about business as any performing musician is essentially running their own.
Exploit university music departments if you have one locally.(a great place to find teachers that can line you up for a post-secondary education in music - or just give quality education)
Keep your ego controlled and your attitude positive...keep your word and do not promise what cannot be kept...no one wants to work with someone they cant stand for extended periods(e.g. Sting and Vinnie)
Playing drums well is ONE piece of playing for a living....and even just ONE piece of playing with other musicians.
I wish I would have learned general music theory when i was younger...not just music theory of rhythm.
I also suggest cross training on other instruments.
Consider voice training as well.
Learn about business as any performing musician is essentially running their own.
Exploit university music departments if you have one locally.(a great place to find teachers that can line you up for a post-secondary education in music - or just give quality education)
Keep your ego controlled and your attitude positive...keep your word and do not promise what cannot be kept...no one wants to work with someone they cant stand for extended periods(e.g. Sting and Vinnie)
Playing drums well is ONE piece of playing for a living....and even just ONE piece of playing with other musicians.