This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
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This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
210 - Word of Mouth vs Social Media (Q from Charlie Purdie)
A Drummer’s Guide To...
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210 - Word of Mouth vs Social Media (Q from Charlie Purdie)
Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored?
Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie.Is a session career built through word of mouth… or through posting on social media?
The answer is both — but not equally, and not in the way most musicians expect.In this episode:
– Why live gig experience is still the foundation
– How word of mouth really spreads
– The role social media plays (and what it can’t do for you)
– Why reliability beats flashiness
– How to make your online presence work for you, not against youGot a question for a future episode? Send it over — I answer all of them.Want career support? Book a free discovery call (link in bio).
A Drummer’s Guide To...
This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
