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David Nester: “We don't know the direction always, but usually we find our path.”

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Dec 18, 2025
David Nester, a professional drummer and drum tech with decades on the road, shares his unconventional music-career journey. He talks about saying yes to opportunities, balancing teching and performing, life on tour, faith shaping values, and standout moments like stadium shows and high-profile residencies. Short, candid stories about building a music-industry life and staying resilient.
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From A Cheap Kit To Daily Practice

  • David Nester started on a cheap First Act kit, hid it out of embarrassment, then saved up and bought a PDP used kit which sparked daily practice and local shows.
  • That shift from embarrassed teenager to committed player led him to earn spots in friends' bands and launch a 25+ year playing career.
INSIGHT

Airport Proximity Unlocks Touring Flexibility

  • Touring as a drum tech lets you live almost anywhere as long as you're near an airport because artists will fly crew to rehearsals and tour starts.
  • Higher-tier tech gigs pay better, cover flights/hotels/food, and create windows to work on personal projects during downtime.
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Be A Blessing As A Practical Faith

  • Faith and mission upbringing gave David a moral compass expressed as 'be a blessing' rather than strict religious practice.
  • He practices worship through music and daily acts of kindness instead of organized church attendance.
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