How Do Drummers Build Real Careers? Joe Bergamini on Broadway Subbing and Longevity

Описание: How do drummers actually build long, sustainable music careers?

In this episode of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast, I sit down with Joe Bergamini to talk honestly about what working life as a professional drummer really looks like.

Joe has subbed on more than 15 Broadway shows, toured nationally, taught for decades, and written many of the drum books players still study from today. In this conversation, we strip away the myths and focus on the reality.

We talk about:
• What subbing on Broadway is really like
• Why learning music note-for-note mattered more than Joe realized at the time
• How teaching, touring, rock bands, and club gigs quietly build real momentum
• Why preparation, relationships, and curiosity matter more than hype
• What actually leads to longevity in a music career
This is not a highlight reel conversation. It’s a practical one for drummers and musicians who want to keep working, not just chase the next thing.
If you’re trying to understand how careers are really built in theater and beyond, this episode is for you.
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