🎧 In this clip from Broadway Drumming 101, Andrew Atkinson — drummer for MJ: The Musical — gets real about how not to introduce yourself if you're trying to break into Broadway.
He explains why timing matters, how first impressions stick, and why cold emailing without skills or connections usually doesn’t lead to a gig. If you’re not ready—or if you don’t come recommended—you’re probably just wasting your time.
Andrew breaks down: ✔️ The importance of being musically versatile (even in styles rarely used on Broadway)
✔️ Why you need to be ready before making that first move
✔️ The power of personal recommendations
✔️ How to avoid sending boilerplate emails that get ignored
📣 “We can tell when it’s boilerplate.”
📣 “If Clayton Craddock tells me you're good, I’ll pay attention.”
This is essential advice for anyone trying to sub, network, or build a career on Broadway.
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