Theme Of This Episode
In this episode, Randy Cooke is sharing on the non-monetary details he considers before taking a gig, how important it is to navigate different personalities as a session drummer and how he handles nervousness.
Randy Cooke’s Bio
Randy Cooke is a Canadian born-LA based session drummer who’s backed up Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart., Kelly Clarkson, Smashmouth, Hilary Duff, and more.
What You’ll Learn From This Podcast
How to Navigate New Musical Relationships.
All of the non-monetary motivations for taking a gig.
Even the pro’s get nervous, how to deal with it.
A Few Great Quotes
Slowing down does the opposite, it makes you learn quicker.
Some of the best gigs I’ve ever done have come from the fact that I’ve purposely ignored the budget issue, and oddly enough, gigs that have paid nothing, led to gigs that have paid amazingly.
If you’d made the decision about that gig on cash, then you’ve missed out on that opportunity to network.
Even the guys with the best chops have to agree with me that they’ve never been offered a gig for their soloing ability.
Shot for shot, as a drummer you’ll use your hands way more than your feet, never stop working on your hands.
I always want people to know that it’s not a financially motivating decision.
Ways To Connect With Randy
Instagram: @randycooke
Twitter: @randycooke
Names Mentioned
Mick Jagger
Ringo Starr
Smashmouth
Hilary Duff
Kelly Clarkson
Chanel Kreviazuk
Dean Jarvis
Sterling Jarvis
Nelly Furtado
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Josh Freese
Kenny Aronoff
Larnell Lewis
Davide DiRenzo
Mark Kelso
Dave Stewart
Raine Maida
