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Sure, we'd all love to make it as musicians, but there are other ways to succeed in the business. Management, recording or tour support are just some ways to do it.

This week we visit Mayer Bros. Drums, a custom drum shop in Los Angeles. The Mayer brothers try to distinguish themselves in this crowded marketplace by personalizing customer service. "When people call up, they're actually dealing with the folks who will be designing their drums," Jack Mayer notes. "Half the time, people in customer service [at the large drum-makers] aren't even drummers." To continue reading,
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