Below is a transcript of an interview that I conducted with Nate Robinson, the drummer for Lecrae. Chris Bellamy: Hi Nate how are you? Nate Robinson: I’m great!! CB: Thank you so much for taking time to do this interview. NR: You’re welcome. CB: How long have you been playing drums and when did you …
5 Things Every Worship Drummer Should Know
Over many years of playing drums in various churches, I’ve come across many different drummers, varying from beginners to seasoned players. And yet I’m shocked at how many of them have totally missed the boat on what we’re trying to accomplish! So I’ve come up with 5 things that every drummer, from start to finish, should be …
Tuning a Drum Kit for Modern Worship
One of the things I am frequently asked about when I’m playing a show, doing a clinic, or just filling in at someone’s church is, “How should we tune our drums?” The more churches and drummers that I’m around, the more I realize that very few people feel confident in tuning drums. In most worship …
Four Tips for Drummers in Worship
Playing drums in a church setting requires a certain mentality. We must always be aware of what’s going on around us, and be in tune Spiritually with God so that we can be effectively led by Him. As a musician on the worship team, you are in fact, a worship leader. It’s not just about playing the drums, it …