Building Your Network in the Industry

Apr 11, 2022
 

Johnny Rabb is the drummer for multi-platinum rock band Collective Soul.  Throughout his career, he's also played with artists including Maynard Ferguson, SheDaisy, Tanya Tucker, Mindy McCready, and many more!

He's also an educator, and was voted #1 Best Educational Author by Modern Drummer Magazine's Reader's Poll.


Here's a sneak peek inside this episode:

  • [1:55]  Landing the gig with Collective Soul, with an unexpected impromptu live audition at the NAMM show.
  • [11:53] How working with Roland put him in the path of opportunity, which is what led to greater things. You have to get yourself out there!!
  • [13:50]  The network he made inside the drumming industry because of NAMM , enabled him to earn a living as a clinician for 15 years.
  • [16:33]  The fear of rejection can stop us from moving forward with our different ideas and projects. You just have to get on with it, otherwise, it's not happening.
  • [20:42]  The success rate of formal auditions and how the majority of his gigs have followed the process of: "show up, play and ease your way into it."
  • [38:38]  The prerequisite is simple:  Are you good at what you do?
  • [40:13]  You might have to wait a while for the opportunity, but you better be ready with your skill set when the opportunity presents itself.
  • [41:19]  It's great to have tons of eggs , but you must also have multiple baskets.
  • [44:13]  Having a growth mindset, which means being willing to say ‘’I can change’’ , is crucial!!
  • [46:49]  The re-launch of the Johnny Rabb Drumstick Company and writing new educational books for his own publishing company.

You can follow Johnny's career HERE and learn more about his drum stick company HERE

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