Rodney Rote Jr - Percussionist

Day 13/100:

A lot of the times I can only write out parts or practice a set outside of quiet hours in my apartment. Sometimes I just need to relax to some music I like and just actively listen while I throw hands with a pair of stick in them. Either way, practice pad time has always been a zen time for me and often times I feel just as better as I do after a long run or an intense workout.

Here’s a snippet of me dinking around to a set I’ll be likely doing in the near future. I then later listen back for my articulation/pocket. Point is, practicing for the sake of practicing helps center myself and to decompress. It’s always been my stress reliever. The fact that I do this professionally and inspire students to have an outlet like this is what keeps me going.

Music for the sake of music resonates with my soul and I hope keep this mindset throughout my life.

Day 12/100:

Finally had time to lay out some skeleton beats for a set I’m gonna be tracking later in the fall.

Working full time. You find time to rehearse on your own before you use studio time. Saturday is always best for mornings like this!

Check the coffee spill 😆 (it cooled off cause I forgot about it)