As 2019 draws to a close, we might have divergent goals...
Some of us are hobbyists, just playing for fun.
Others are trying to claw our way off a plateau.
Still others are working pros trying to add to their toolkit.
But, my guess is, most of us want to get better at the drums.
But what if it was all a waste of time?
What if there was no “better”?
What if there were no “abilities”, and it was just down to taste,
Believe it or not, a vocal minority of my commenters seems to believe this.
At one extreme, you’ve got the Talent Fatalists, who say “nobody’s ever going to be as naturally talented as Vinnie or [their words] Buddy Rich, so why even bother.“
I spent a good amount of last spring speaking to these folks:
The What Is Talent video
The Dunning Kruger video
The 80/20 principle video
But today’s video is aimed at those from the opposite side of the spectrum.
Those who say “there’s no better or worse in drumming. It’s all styles and taste.”
It’s a tempting view.
If there’s no “better” or “worse”, it sure frees us from trying to get “better”. Why spend the time?
Those of you who have invested years and felt the difference are probably bristling, but don’t worry.
In today’s video, a layer-by-later examination of the claim.
Hope you enjoy, and see you next week.