Drummers on Drumming The Drum Panel: A narcissist and a self-deprecator walked into a bar [gig]...
Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, powered by Big Fat Snare Drum.
This week’s Drum Panel features me, Ben Hilzinger, alongside George Martinez (aka @skinnygeorge) and Eric Urrea from Marina City.
We talk honestly about rejection, identity, and what actually gets built in the moments when things don’t go your way.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Rejection as a mirror, not a verdict, and how quickly one “no” can distort your self-image
- The danger of ruminating on tiny moments, and how over-analyzing the past steals energy from the present
- Why authenticity matters more than perfection, and how trying to manage how others see you leads to bad fits
- The hidden value of “failed” prep, and how deep study always compounds even when the gig disappears
- The emotional difference between ego pain and income fear, and how each one shapes your reactions
- Balancing confidence and self-doubt, and why artists need both to stay sharp and grounded
- How unclear communication creates unnecessary emotional weight, and what that reveals about professional culture
- Why creative freedom often shows up disguised as disappointment
- New Year’s intentions around health, connection, communication, and long-term sustainability
- Letting go of shame around how you work, and learning to build systems that actually fit you
---
Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today
🎯 Click here to order now!
Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.
For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices