Making a living travelling the world is truly a dream come true, but the reality of crossing boarders and working in other countries can be a little less romantic.…
This is a question I get asked often by fellow musicians and just generally curious people. You may be surprised that the answer to this is not a drumming related…
This is something I get asked regularly from family and friends from around the world and trust me, when I tell them just how small my room is, they either…
Your position will determine the availability of the drum set you primarily use during your contract eg: The Orchestra Drummer uses the theatre drum set, Jazz Quartet Drummer uses the…
Since music is primarily an aural tradition, it seems obvious to immerse oneself in the music you'll be covering when working on a ship. This may come easier to some…
If you’ve never worked on a cruise ship and you’re wondering just how long you have to be at sea, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, contract lengths…
This post will outline what the roles responsibilities include, how to become one and why you should or shouldn't consider becoming one yourself. As of February 25th I have been…
Here’s a quick post about what’s provided and what you’re expected to bring when embarking on a contract as a drummer with Royal Caribbean. DRUMSET: Full backline is provided so…
Do people just have sex with everyone on a cruise ship? Yep it’s true. In between our shifts the hallways are cleared as the crew get down. We call it…