It seems that the better a musician gets, the more humble they get. This is not always the case, and I’m sure everyone knows of some exceptions. In my life, I’ve tried to always be humble. I may think that I sounded good on a particular night and I certainly had a great time, but I usually leave it at that. I try not to pat myself on the back and tell myself how great I think I am, etc. In fact, I know that there are so many great drummers and musicians out there — there’s still so much for me to learn. I want to continue to grow.
I know my strengths and my weaknesses, and I know that this is music. I don’t treat it as a competition, and I certainly don’t feel the need to boast. I get up on the bandstand or in the recording studio and play my best. I want my playing to speak for me. If someone likes what I did and compliments me, that’s nice and I thank them for their nice words. It doesn’t need to change or define who I am. I try to leave my ego at the door in an effort to support the music.
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