Drums Quote by Taylor Hawkins
“I don't really know how to play drums, so I play them wrong. But the pro guys, they never sweat. You know if someone's gone to music school, because they don't sweat when they play drums if they have.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2012
Even without formal training, one can play drums, but professionals often appear effortless due to skill and preparation.
In simple terms: Skill makes performance look easy.
Key Takeaway
Practice to appear effortless.
Themes
music
skill
confidence
Mood
energetic
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- live shows
- recording sessions
- band rehearsals
- self‑teaching
Key Concepts
musicianship
practice
performance anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does training affect perception of effort?
- What role does confidence play in performance?
A Different Perspective
Professional polish may hide underlying effort.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)