I think we tend to take forums like this for granted. I mean, they're here, and free to use, and we get to chat and show photos and post links to our work. In fact, anyone under 20 or 25 wouldn't remember a time when drummers, or anyone for that matter, didn't have a place like this where they could source info and chat with other like-minded people from around the world, with various levels of experience and achievement. This just didn't exist 20+ years ago. If there were weekly drum meetings going on somewhere, I sure didn't know about them! (Well, there was the Woodland Hills Drum Club way back when...)
The particular value for me is that the eyes and ears of thousands of members see and hear far more than I could ever discover on my own. I delight in hearing about new drummers, new bands, and new gear, and being able to explore things that I never would have stumbled upon by myself. As a result, I've learned and grown as a player.
So, what kinds of things have you learned in forums that have helped with your drumming, your gear, or your gigging or music career?
BTW, it's also a good time to thank Bernhard for providing such an amazing site. Let's not forget that Drummerworld encompasses much more than just this forum.
Bermuda
The particular value for me is that the eyes and ears of thousands of members see and hear far more than I could ever discover on my own. I delight in hearing about new drummers, new bands, and new gear, and being able to explore things that I never would have stumbled upon by myself. As a result, I've learned and grown as a player.
So, what kinds of things have you learned in forums that have helped with your drumming, your gear, or your gigging or music career?
BTW, it's also a good time to thank Bernhard for providing such an amazing site. Let's not forget that Drummerworld encompasses much more than just this forum.
Bermuda