I was feeling a bit stressed and violent today, so I treated myself to a couple of hours in a rehearsal studio in Norwich. Just me and a full drum kit in a soundproofed room with no windows. It’s fair to say that I came out of that room feeling a damn sight better than I did when I went in. Having not played the drums for a while (and having given up on lessons months ago) I thought it would be a bit of a car crash, but I got into it and drifted off and thrashed away and thought there were bits that even sounded quite good! I spoke to one of the guys that runs the studio and he said if I take some CDs or MP3s in next time he’ll play them into the rehearsal room so I can drum along to them. He also pointed out that 80% of the ‘Musicians Needed’ requests on their notice board are asking for drummers. I said “Yeah, I’m not sure I’m good enough to play along with anyone” He smiled a stoned smile and said “You’ll never know until you try, mate” He said they have a list of ‘solo amateurs’ that are keen to meet up with other people, just in the studio, and have a play-along and try to get better together. No pressure to perform well, just a chance to see how you get on in a group session without having to aim for a big gig or something.
I said I’d think about it and maybe put my name down next time I’m there; which will be next Tuesday night, coz I’ve booked myself another slot already.
RC 2-6-13
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