My Adult Drum Progress: The First Listen Challenge Journey! (FULL)
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The Unfiltered Beat: My Full Adult Drum Progress & The First Listen Challenge!
Hey everyone!
As many of you know, my journey with the drums started a bit later in life, and it's been an incredible, often hilarious, and deeply rewarding experience. Today, I'm thrilled to share something truly special: the FULL compilation video of my "Adult Drum Progress: First Listen Challenge Journey!"
What Exactly is the "First Listen Challenge"?
It's pretty much what it sounds like! Imagine sitting down at your drum kit, putting on a song you've never heard before, and trying to drum along to it in real-time, relying purely on your ear and musical instinct. It's raw, it's spontaneous, and it's an incredible test of musicality, adaptability, and nerve!
This challenge has been a cornerstone of my adult drumming journey, pushing me to develop my real-time rhythm practice, intense ear training, and pure musical instinct in ways traditional lessons sometimes don't. It strips away the comfort of practice and throws you straight into the deep end of musical exploration.
The Raw Reality of Adult Learning
What you'll see in this full compilation is the unfiltered reality of learning an instrument as an adult. It's not always pretty! There are moments of confusion, missed beats, and unexpected rhythms. But alongside those, there are incredible breakthroughs, moments of pure flow, and the sheer joy of connecting with music on a visceral level.
This video chronicles my spontaneous improvisations to a wide range of diverse pop and R&B hits. You'll see me tackle tracks from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, and many more. It's a raw, unedited look at the learning process, designed to inspire anyone picking up an instrument later in life.
Songs in this FULL Challenge Compilation:
Get ready to hear my first takes on these tracks! (You can find exact timestamps in the YouTube description of the video):
Ed Sheeran - Sapphire
Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
Lady Gaga - Abracadabra
Selena Gomez, benny blanco - Ojos Tristes (with The MarÃas)
LISA - BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
Miley Cyrus - End of the World
Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Tate McRae - Revolving door
Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe!
Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso
Addison Rae - Times Like These
Dua Lipa - Physical (feat. Troye Sivan)
Lorde - What Was That
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT.
Alex Warren & ROSÉ - On My Mind
Benson Boone - Beautiful Things
Sabrina Carpenter - Taste
Ariana Grande - we can't be friends (wait for your love)
Doja Cat - Paint The Town Red
Post Malone - I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)
Tate McRae - Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie)
Watch the FULL Journey Here!
Ready to dive in and witness the entire "First Listen Challenge" unfold? Grab your headphones and hit play – you might just find some inspiration for your own journey!
https://youtu.be/f8p5iza68oE
Why You Should Watch (Even If You Don't Drum!)
Even if you've never picked up a drumstick, this video is about more than just drumming. It's about:
Embracing Challenges: Seeing how facing unfamiliar situations can lead to growth.
The Power of Practice: Witnessing incremental progress accumulate into significant skill.
Finding Your Flow: Understanding the joy of improvisation and musical instinct.
Authenticity: A raw look at the learning process, free from heavy editing or perfectionism.
I truly hope this compilation inspires anyone out there who's learning something new, pushing their boundaries, or just enjoying the process of growth. Let me know in the comments on YouTube which "First Listen" moment was your favorite!
Happy drumming (or learning anything new!),
Johnny JAM
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