As I write this, this week’s video already enjoys one of the lowest like to dislike ratios in recent memory.
Which I’m fine with. I think it’s my best lesson yet.
So: why is it rubbing so many people the wrong way?
There’s the perception that I’m fighting for my right to judge others publicly.
There’s the belief that I need to be a much better drummer before espousing strong opinions on the internet.
It’s hard to overstate the importance of making work you’re internally satisfied with, as a means to an end to stay “zen” in the face of criticism.
So: what’s this lesson actually about?
It’s one of my “soapbox” episodes, in which I take a break from rote drum instruction to advocate a position.
And that position, put simply, is that there’s an obvious downside for critiquing others in public - one incurred several times. And a less obvious downside of never criticizing anyone.
To learn how I draw the line, and hear about my real life mistakes, just watch the lesson.
Back next week with another.
Enjoy,
N