Cruise ship drummer book

Solo performance artists, usually pianists, provide background music in lounges, lobbies, and dining rooms. Joshua kinser is the author of chronicles of a cruise ship crew member. Cruise ship audition example materials drummerworld forum. As musicians, most of our gigs stem from informal auditions, which are typically very loose and relaxed. If someone wanted to work as a drummer on a cruise line, what should they know. Above the main restaurant and peeking over the balcony is the club by jools, lots of dark wood and with the air of an american cabaret club. This book has sections on quarter notes, linear quarter notes, 8th notes, 8th rests, tied 8ths, and syncopation including one and two measure.

Its a compendium of last years posts including stuff on jazz and afrocuban drumming, snare drum exercises and transcriptions of drum parts in a variety of styles. How to become a cruise ship musician careers in music. Book of the blog 2019 by todd bishop paperback online at lulu. In his book, chronicles of a cruise ship member, he details just what is inside the kit and it may come as quite a surprise. Cruise ship orderbook cruise industry news cruise news. Most tours last four to seven months, with stops to pick up new passengers every week or so.

Young, who was a host on the first disco cruise, said in an interview with cruise critic that he and his fellow trammps are eager to sail again. How to apply as a cruise ship musician or entertainer. Dec 09, 2015 as in topic who has cruise ship audition idea where i can find example materials. In this interview, dave hahn, the man behind the fascinating chronicles of a cruise ship musician blog, offers insight into how he traveled the world while making a living as a musician on a cruise ship, and lets us in on how he promotes a blog to a niche audience. Drummer s guide for cruise ship gigs mullowney, daniel, derkson, raphael on. Disco inferno drummer dishes about the ultimate disco cruise. Todd bishop over at the cruise ship drummer blog never ceases to amaze me with his prolific output. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading playing samba and bossa nova. Jazz rhythm book theres a good book on rhythm that is kicking around on the internet for you to download and read. Jul 02, 2019 cruise ship crew reveal secret kit they take on board during every route cruise ship crew are often at sea for weeks on end, based on the same liner for a variety of excursions. To most musicians, the opportunity to travel and earn money performing on cruise ships or in 5 star hotels is incredibly tempting. We match professional musicians and performers to venues worldwide. Must be outgoing, energetic and confident on stage. Shipboard nurses act as first responders, triage emergency calls, assess and treat at the scene, and.

Working onboard a cruise ship overview princess cruises. Nov 08, 2014 former cruise ship musician dean dimarzo toured the world playing music for cruise ship guests of this experience, he says, most days, id wake up around 8 am10 am depending on how late we played the previous night and head upstairs to the main buffet for breakfast. Ex crew worker reveals what he wishes he could tell guests about the food cruise ship holidays are muchloved by many britons and there are cruises to meet nearly every budget and. Jan 27, 2019 to most musicians, the opportunity to travel and earn money performing on cruise ships or in 5 star hotels is incredibly tempting. Doug has published six drum instruction books and has played with stanley.

The cruising industry boasts some of the worlds best entertainment and performers. There is a world of opportunities as cruise ship musicians to lead a lifestyle both new and exciting, and lime entertainment is your gateway to that. As in topic who has cruise ship audition idea where i can find example materials. Topics covered include snare drum technique, jazz soloing and comping, rock, funk, independence, brazilian and cuban latin grooves, and much more. Its been eight years, and i really dont want to see most of those tunes ever again. We decided to ask for advice from drummer cameron hicks, whos currently playing music.

If youve ever dreamed of seeing the world while getting paid to perform, or if youre an experienced musician and just looking for a change of scenery, this could be the gig for you. Remember the song name, special arrangements, motifs or a excerpts from book i just want to check myself, before that day. The truth about cruise ships a cruise ship officer survives the work, adventure, alcohol, and sex of ship life book. Feb 10, 2017 there are two basic ways to try and land a job on a cruise ship. Former employee joshua kinder, who worked for more than five years as a drummer and auctioneer on board ships sailing the globe, has come clean with the admission. A house band drummer is expected to play in any of our performance venues at any time during the day. Learn to play drums the complete drummers guide series cebu. The global cruise ship orderbook lists all confirmed cruise ship newbuild orders through 2027. Todd bishop of the cruise ship drummer blog has released his book of the blog 2015 which is a dead trees compilation of drumming exercises and. But what happens when you are asked to audition formally for a gig with a large corporation. My week on the greatest cruise ship in the world by robert rorke. In addition to broadwaystyle production shows, cruise ship entertainment includes a variety of options that rival las vegas performances.

Cruise ships are a fantastic opportunity to make a living from your playing and improve your playing in a variety of styles whilst travelling to every corner of the world in style, but be warned. If you have your sea legs and youre open for an adventure, a gig on a cruise ship may be perfect for you. A versatile vocalist male or female able to sing many popular styles including rockpopsoulcountry. Those who dont want to do anything at all can hole up with a good book in the ships beautiful library, where the. Off beat with michael aubrecht a drummers look at drums. These books include all of the downloadable drum exercises and transcriptions posted on my cruise ship drummer.

The cruise industry offers many jobs for musicians, and its relatively easy to save money on these gigs. It involves a few basic patterns, and several easy practice methods to use with the book progressive steps to syncopation. Drummers guide for cruise ship gigs mullowney, daniel, derkson, raphael on. This novel by the author of the english patient follows michael, an unaccompanied 11yearold, as he sails the suez canal bound for england onboard the cruise ship oronsay. Get paid to play on board a 5star cruise ship while you travel the globe. Many of our artists will be on board the ship for the entire cruise. This book includes all of the downloadable drum exercises, transcriptions, practice methods, and drum grooves posted on todd bishops cruise ship drummer. From 2007 to 2009 i worked as a cruise ship showband drummer and i am often asked by other drummers how to prepare for this type of audition. Many cruise lines will contact specific entertainers they want, reaching out to them directly or through a service like gigsalad. There is a world of opportunities as cruise ship musicians to lead a lifestyle both new and exciting, and lime entertainment is your gateway to that world.

Shipboard nurses act as first responders, triage emergency calls, assess and treat at the scene, and transfer patients to our primary medical facility. Learn more about life onboard a princess cruise ship. Local cruise ship musicians for hire ace music booking agency. Book of the blog 2018 by todd bishop paperback online at lulu. Cruise ship crew reveals what he wishes guests knew about. Unless youve worked for the company before, or youre referred by someone who has, going direct will rarely result in an invitation to audition. Whether for a summer or a year or more, whats it really like to pursue this as a career and a lifestyle. Answers to all the questions every passenger wants to ask, a book that does a nice job of conveying what the crew endure the good and the bad. Jul 31, 2019 what makes the ship very different from most cruises is that its three speciality restaurants come at no extra charge on our cruise that meant queuing to book although the system is set to change.

Musical bands perform on stage at cruise ship theatres. The book certainly gives a good account of what it is like to be a drummer on a ship, if not one of the really crappy jobs. A steady job and thousands of audience members are only an audition away. She was built in 1831 and sailed from naples in early june 1833, preceded by an advertising campaign. All 3 positions are effectively the same, save for some differences in pay. Many high school and college music students aspire to play music on a cruise ship.

Working on a cruise ship requires a number of sacrifices and perseverance. Musicians are required to have extensive previous experience in performing on stage. Unlike careers on land, however, working onboard a cruise ship has some unique conditions. Whether youre here for the cruising, the blogging, or both, hahn has wise advice to share. And to be useful, a book doesnt have to be the final word on everything. I always felt too obligated to make this some kind of oldiesswing band, but really, for the type of gigs we do, nobody cares. For example, lynyrd skynyrd will be making a special appearance on the ship on january 8, while we are docked in cozumel, mexico.

Below we go into all the detalis, from average cruise ship musician salary by job to onboard expenses and everything in between. Cruise ship drummer several big band drumming books. This is your chance to explore exotic destinations while performing aboard a luxury cruise ship, while earning great money working for the worlds top cruise lines. His recent publication is a kindle book called playing samba and bossa nova. Cruise ship entertainment ideas different styles of music to fit your cruise ship perfectly. Candidates must have professional experience in a similar role in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise line, entertainment, or recreational industry. Should preface, i only did one 6 month cruise and decided it wasnt for me. We provide top level musicians and entertainers with exciting new career opportunities on board the worlds major luxury cruise lines. The truth about cruise ships a cruise ship officer. What is the average starting salary of a cruise ship musician. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If you like the ted reed book youll love this book because its all about. We provide top level musicians and entertainers with exciting new career opportunities on board the worlds major luxury cruise lines if you want to become a cruise ship musician, weve got you covered. Our first article on this topic, performing music on a cruise ship.

How to apply as a cruise ship musician, band, or entertainer. Ive been meaning to share how my normal weekend as a worship drummer. A challenging idea book for intermediatetoprofessional level drummers. However, there may be some cases where an artist must join us during the trip or depart early due to schedule or other commitments. Free steve gadd book heres an excellent free book on steve gadd by danish drummer hans fagt. While performing on cruise ships, as well as performing in and conducting, cruise ship. I was a cruise ship drummer for one of royal caribbean ships through azamara. Princess cruises takes great pride in our efforts to make the adjustment to sea life as easy as possible so you can focus on being the consummate host for our guests. Every drummer will choose to focus on different things, and its up to us to determine how far to go with any particular thing. Originally released in 1985, it contains the key bits mainly grooves and solos from some of his bigger recorded performances, from the height of his career.

This book provides a window of opportunity for drummers and demystifies the unknown. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will help you find the right musician for your cruise ship there is a wide variety of types of bands and musicians available. Here is what life as a cruise ship musician is like with all of the different shows i have to perform with the variety of artists i have to play for every single night. For example, after a six month contract a drummer could have saved twelve to twentyfour thousand dollars, mostly due in part to free room and board. New cruise ship drummer book playing samba and bossa nova. He is an american drummer on a cruise ship so he has a relatively cushy job compared to most of the staff. Entertain in assigned venues as strolling musicians or stationary up to five hours per day. As a cruise ship nurse you will have the opportunity to travel the world, enhance your skills, and work alongside experienced medical professionals. Life as a cruise ship musician part 2 show montage.

New cruise ship drummer book playing samba and bossa. With ace music booking agency you can get the top local musician s to hire for your cruise ship entertainment. Every cruise ship entertainment is unique and there are thousands of musician s to choose from. Local cruise ship musicians for hire ace music booking. Its by micheal longo, who had a long relationship with dizzy gillespie as his pianist and musical director. Apr 09, 2014 how to apply as a cruise ship musician or entertainer. Perform alongside other members of the shipboard music team as assigned. Become a cruise ship drummer travel the world and get paid to play drums. Jobs on a cruise ship cruise career princess cruises. Here is what life as a cruise ship musician is like with all of the different shows i have to perform, all the places i get to travel too, and all of the different obstacles and lifestyles i. I have personally gotten rid of the old model where a musician was expected to commit to 46 months at a time. How to read jazz and other syncopated type rhythms. The cruise ship was boarded by nobles, authorities, and royal princes from all over europe. I found a book recently with the top 15 quotes form firsttime cruise passengers, and thought it might be amusing to post them.

Flagship entertainment is a fullservice musician recruitment agency specializing in cruise line entertainment. We spoke with josh greenberg, a recent music school grad from the midwest, who is living the dream. Transcriptions by todd bishop paperback online at lulu. There is an orchestra drummer, a top40 rock drummer and a back loungejazz drummer. However, it is not a decision to be taken lightly, and anyone considering cruise ship work should begin by carefully weighing the pros and cons. Here is what life as a cruise ship musician is like with all of the different shows i have to. Published by modern drummer and distributed by hal leonard the book and dvd combo won best in show at summer namm 2014 and is an amazon bestseller in four countries. Deliver highest quality musical entertainment to our guests in line with carnivals brand and live music guidelines. Several big band drumming books a couple of newold big band drumming books dropped into my lap recently, so what the heck, i thought id round them up for you.

Upon arrival at the ship they were given oars and told they would have to row for five hours a day. Suman entertainment group employs musicians and entertainers for cruise ship gigs, and supplies miami, florida with the best party bands and entertainment for events and weddings. This is one of the main types of books i use in my teaching, for learning to read, count, and play rhythm, and understand basics of drumming and. Updating the book time to rework the book for my events band again.