Why Broadway Drummers Ignore Your Messages (And How to Fix It)"

Avoid the biggest networking mistakes and learn the right way to connect with Broadway musicians—so you get responses instead of silence.

Why Drummers Ghost You (and How to Get a Response)

So, you finally worked up the nerve to reach out to a Broadway drummer. Maybe you want to sub. Maybe you're looking for advice. Perhaps you want to connect. You send a message and…

Nothing.

No response. No acknowledgment. Just silence.

Before you assume that the drummer is some kind of gatekeeper who doesn't want to help, let me break it down for you. There's a reason you're getting ghosted. In most cases, it has more to do with how you're reaching out than anything else.

I've been on both sides of this. I remember reaching out to musicians early in my career and getting ignored. Now, as someone who plays on Broadway and receives a flood of messages, I understand why some don't get a response.

If you want to connect with a Broadway drummer, you need to approach it the right way. Here's why you're being ignored—and how to fix it.

1. The "Pick Your Brain" and "Grab Coffee" Mistake