
’A Drummer’s Guide To...’ is the podcast that dives into everything it takes to thrive as a professional musician beyond the practice room. Hosted by Emily Dolan Davies, a drummer since 1999, pro since 2008, and a passionate mentor since 2018, this show unpacks the real-world challenges, triumphs, and strategies for building the career of your dreams. Whether you’re chasing gigs, navigating the mu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipMusicBusinessMusic Interviews | |||

You know that feeling when you’re good — genuinely good — yet you’re still playing the same pubs, the same tiny rooms, and wondering why you can’t break into the gigs you know you’re ready for?
This week’s episode dives into Pete’s brilliant questio... more
Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored?
Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie.
Is a session career built through word of mouth… or through posting on... more
Today’s question comes from Joe Threlfall (@joe_threlfall_guitar) - a brilliant guitarist working in theatre pits who wants to break into touring productions.
Joe asked:
“What should I be posting to Stories vs pinned posts on Instagram… and is it o... more
⚡ Big changes ahead for A Drummer’s Guide To... ⚡
🎧 From now on, episodes will focus on your questions - real situations, real struggles, and real wins from musicians like you.
💭 If there’s something you’re working through in your career that you... more
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An inspiring resource on musicianship, resilience & staying human.
Inviting, friendly, thoughtful podcast with engaging presenter all served in handy bite sized portions!😀
So glad to find this. Friendly delivery. Relevant topics. Can listen in the small snatches of free time I have.
Emily, your podcast is fantastic and the way you present is so down to Earth and inclusive. The information is incredibly helpful and insightful. Thank you so much Emily 🙏
I love Emily Dolan Davies’ podcast. It is full of excellent information, tips and thoughts about a broad variety of topics related to life as a professional drummer, things you won’t find elsewhere. Emily holds nothing back, is sincere, helpful and really fun to get to know via podcast! A true pro!
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