Nick RuffiniConfession: I was avoiding the workAlthough my dad told me this years ago, it took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that I’m a “starter.” This may sound like a…Oct 18, 2019Oct 18, 2019
Nick RuffiniThe truth about the music businessI just had an extremely long meeting with Steve Rennie, a 35-year music industry veteran who was the VP of Epic Records, founded…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Nick RuffiniThoughts on MasteryWe live in a world of dabblers. A place where people pretend to know everything but only have enough surface knowledge to merely get by. A…Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
Nick RuffiniHow Will Smith inspired me to start Drummer’s ResourceBefore I started Drummer’s Resource I was working full-time in my family’s restaurant and playing 120 shows a year. When I was touring I…Dec 23, 2016Dec 23, 2016
Nick RuffiniCan meditating make you a better drummer?I’ve been a meditation advocate years…but for reasons you may not expect. While the act of meditating is relaxing in itself, the effects it…Dec 15, 2016Dec 15, 2016
Nick RuffiniThings To Consider Before Entering the World of EntrepreneurshipIf you’re thinking about starting a company or going off on your own to be a soloprenuer, here’s a bit of advice I’ve gathered over the…May 10, 2016May 10, 2016
Nick RuffiniHow to Get a Job in the Music BusinessI talk to A LOT of people who want a job in the music business. But, most of them never act on it because, in their own words:May 6, 20161May 6, 20161
Nick RuffiniWhy you’re struggling to be successfulOne thing that I have noticed over the years is that people seem to struggle with being successful. It’s almost as if success is some sort…Apr 15, 20161Apr 15, 20161
Nick RuffiniInformation and knowledge: Where the rubber meets the roadThere’s no shortage of information for anything you’d ever want to learn, which is great…or is it?Feb 12, 20161Feb 12, 20161
Nick RuffiniYour network is your net worthYou are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. You most likely have around the same salary as your friends, have the…Jan 7, 2016Jan 7, 2016