Nate Robinson is not just Lecrae's drummer, but he's also an amazing teacher and entrepreneur. Nate has played with a variety of Grammy-winning and Billboarding-topping artists including: Wayman Tisdale, Kelis, Tank, Angie Stone, Lecrae, Jermaine Dupri, Sarah Morrow, and Tyler Perry among others. His style is flavorful and unique. He never plays to hog the audience’s gaze, but rather to form the greater whole of the musical experience through unity and balance. “Heard Not Seen.”
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Jun 29, 2016
"It's vital to understand that music is a business, not just art. You're an entity inside of a larger industry. Think beyond music." – Nate Robinson
Why listen to this episode? You will learn how to:
- Play for the Music
- Not Talk Too Much
- Develop your Weaknesses
- Expose your own musical Identity
- Create a successful music business
- Develop a strategy for a successful career
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Nate's #180Seat
ZION Cymbals
AJP Custom Drums
Hardware
- DW 9000 series pedals and hardware
- DW 5000 series pedals
Remo Drumheads
Notes
He began banging on stuff at 2 years old
His experience on 180 Drums
Earnest Walker was Nate's mentor, who allowed Nate to drum tech his gigs. This was Nate's early education and further exposure to the drums.
Nate wasn't schooled at all.
He got started in church, but didn't like gospel music
Grew up in Houston w/ Chris Daddy Dave
Prayer Each Morning - "This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Most productive at night. Last thing of the day - shutting down computer, gone straight to bed around 3AM.
Nate's Father is an electrical engineer
His mother is a nurse
Blockbuster music selection
Violin and Recorder were Nate's schooled instruments
Quotes
- Nate's dad, "Always focus on your weaknesses... It's the exact opposite of what you want to do, but that's where you need to spend your time."
"All I ever see, all I ever hear are my weaknesses... and because of that, I always have something to work on."
"Being an amazing musician requires the artist to create some infrastructure in order to have a career. You have to create something."
"Create something comfortable and authentic to who I am, and define myself as a player."
"It had the potential to be awful."
"Vital to understand that music is a business, not just an art. You're an entity inside of a larger industry."
"Think beyond music and just the drums."
"95% business 5% music."
"Play the music. Don't play at the music, play with the music."
"Music is your business product."
"Continue to practice and work even when things look good.
Connect with Nate:
TheBeatBreaker.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram
People and Artists Mentioned
- Lecrae
- Chris Daddy Dave
- Earnest Walker
- RUSH
- Neil Peart
- Jeff Tain Watts
- Terence Blanchard
- Brian Blade
- Gary James
- John Coltrane
- Wayman Tisdale
- Jermaine Dupri
- Angie Stone
JAKE NICOLLE
Co-founder of @180Drums and @SundaySeat. A lover of all things drums. I have toured and recorded with various artists, constantly refining my craft. I spend my time working on 180Drums.com, Sunday Seat and various other projects, inspiring and raising up other drummers and young entrepreneurs when time permits. A good book and cup of coffee is always near by.
Click HERE to see Jake’s Lessons
MARK SCHROOR
All around bad to the bone. Mark tapes not only the intro and outro of the podcast but he's also a killer drummer in his own right. When Mark isn't out touring with Manafest or other artists he can be found in his studio recording satellite drum tracks for artists all over the world and mixing the latest 180 Drums Podcast episode. He's the real deal.
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