This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me:-)
Recent episodes include "222 - Beyond Talent (I Need Your Help!)" (15 June 2026, 5 minutes), "221 - The One Shot Myth (Q from Anonymous)" (27 March 2026, 40 minutes), and "220 - The Myth of the Big Break (Q from Jon Raynor)" (6 March 2026, 48 minutes).
A Drummer’s Guide To... publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 100 episodes.
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A Drummer’s Guide To... is a music podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #161
I've been trying to answer a question that's fascinated me for years... I've met unbelievable musicians who never pursued music beyond a hobby, and others who built incredible careers despite not necessarily being the...
Episode #160
<p>Do you only get one chance to network with someone… or is that just something we’ve told ourselves?</p> <p>In this episode, I answer a brilliant question from Anonymous about networking on Instagram, sending DMs, and...
<p>Most musicians grow up believing in the idea of a “big break.”<br> That one moment where someone important discovers you…</p> <p>The audition that suddenly changes everything…</p> <p>The gig that launches your career...
<p>You’re a professional.<br> It’s just four minutes.<br> So why does this song feel like a punch in the chest?</p> <p>In Episode 219 – A Drummer’s Guide To… Heartbreak on the Setlist (Q from Anonymous), I answer a...
<p>Starting the year with no gigs?<br> Feeling like everyone else is working except you?</p> <p>In Episode 218 of A Drummer’s Guide To… Starting the Year With No Gigs (Q from Anonymous), I break down what January really...
<p>Grateful. Successful. Still restless? You’re not alone.</p> <p>In Episode 217 of A Drummer’s Guide To… Grateful, Successful… Still Wanting More (Q from Dom Ritchie), Emily answers a powerful question from Dom — a...
<p>Ever turned up to a gig already annoyed… because you know the money isn’t worth the effort? 🚗💸</p> <p>This anonymous question is painfully relatable: great band, great musical experience… but the gigs are...
Episode #154
<p>🩸 You’re not “too sensitive” - your body is giving you information 😌<br> 🎧 Episode 215 - A Drummer’s Guide To… Women’s Health on Tour (Q from Suzy) 🥁<br> 😅 Some weeks you feel unstoppable behind the kit… and...
<p>Recording your in-ear mix sounds like a good idea… until you try it.</p> <p>This episode answers Joe Threlfall’s question about capturing IEM audio, explains why it’s so unreliable, and explores whether it’s even...
<p>In music, talent might get you noticed — but trust is what keeps you working.<br> This episode was sparked by a question from Rob Quinn about the role of trust in a music career, and it opens up one of the most...
Episode #151
<p>Ever been stuck in a band where tempos feel unpredictable…</p> <p>there’s no count-off… no click allowed… and the tension is rising?<br> This week’s question comes from a drummer caught in exactly that situation —...
<p>You know that feeling when you’re good — genuinely good — yet you’re still playing the same pubs, the same tiny rooms, and wondering why you can’t break into the gigs you know you’re ready for?</p> <p>This week’s...
<p>Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored?</p> <p>Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie.<br> Is a session career built...
<p>Today’s question comes from Joe Threlfall (@joe_threlfall_guitar) - a brilliant guitarist working in theatre pits who wants to break into touring productions.<br> Joe asked:<br> “What should I be posting to Stories...
Episode #147
<p>⚡ Big changes ahead for A Drummer’s Guide To... ⚡ <br> <br> 🎧 From now on, episodes will focus on your questions - real situations, real struggles, and real wins from musicians like you. <br> <br> 💭 If there’s...
Episode #146
<p>💥 In Episode 207 of A Drummer’s Guide To... Confidence No One Can Give You, I’m diving into the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval, praise, or permission.</p> <p>🎯 We all crave...
Episode #145
<p>Being “easy to work with” is one of the biggest compliments a musician can get — but what happens when it goes too far?</p> <p>In this episode of A Drummer’s Guide To…, Emily Dolan Davies explores the fine line...
Episode #144
<p>What happens when the music stops?</p> <p>When the noise, the hustle, the scrolling… all fade — and you’re left with yourself?<br> In this episode, Emily Dolan Davies opens up about her lifelong discomfort with...
Episode #143
<p>Feeling stretched thin trying to be everywhere online? You’re not alone.<br> In this episode, Emily shares how to find balance between your live gigs, remote recording, teaching, and the endless scroll of social...
Episode #142
<p>Talking about money in music is awkward enough. But shame? That’s the hidden weight nearly every musician carries.</p> <p><br> In this episode, I open up about my own journey with money — the free gigs, the low fees...
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