Chops were a little rusty after Christmas last week! It's the only break I allow myself all year as my job prevents me from spending a lot of quality time with my family, it's also my birthday over the Christmas break and so I don't normally accept any gigs, unless it's really good money. Other than that, I play everyday for at least an hour, sometimes many more, whether I'm gigging or practising. I figure I need at least one annual break from it all but it does answer an interesting, hypothetical question in January: What would happen if I stopped working as hard as I do? Answer: That REALLY wouldn't be a good idea! After two weeks off, my technique is all stiff, my speed has lost a little control and everything I play generally feels like harder work than it should. However, on the plus side, I'm coming up with loads of new ideas! Keep on working for the art everyone! #drums #drumming #drumpractice #chops #drumchops #drumshed #drumfill #gospelchops #drumsolo #lineardrumming #drumlicks #drumlife #fastdrumming #fastdrummer #VF15