I have no doubt that the reason you got the job was not just drumming ability but your general approach to it and demeanour. Your humbleness and appreciation of the sheer volume of experience around you and your desire to learn from it should be a 101 lesson for any aspiring musician. Also, it is rare for me to want to watch 15 minutes of someone talking about themselves, but I was delighted to watch this because you were so humble, and so open and honest and absolutely zero ego. So I have subbed in case you happen to vlog again. In the meantime, have a great break and holiday.

Elijah! From a bass player of over 40 or so years, Enjoy it while you can!!! Im 76 now and I look back on all the years I worked night after night! Day after day!! day in day out! with fond memories and all the best friends I have acclimated along the way!!!

Elijah, the first show was at the Tacoma dome. I was the security guard at the B stage during your opening part. Great show you all put on. !

Being an old Drummer hearing your take on the journey to get to to point that you are at now is great. You are doing what so many of us wanted to, keep up the great work and let us know whats next.

I've been coming back to your videos for the past half year. There's something magnetic about them. I wish you posted more, Elia. Great drumming and a beautiful lady come hand in hand.

What a humble breath of fresh air you are Elia. Really enjoyed watching this and I hope you continue doing these V-Logs. Your a natural and super talented.

I have always loved Shania's music and her performances - I've been fascinated by your drumming and story. I think is is great to share your professional journey from such a personal place... to where it has brought you. Congratulations on being so young and accomplished! You are obviously very gifted and your talents continue to bring joy to so many. I hope to see the show one day soon. Keep up the Vlog idea... keep us in your loop!

Elia, I've been a super fan of yours since you were a tweenager! I love your vlog. Keep vlogging. Stars like you with your experience, especially you with all you've accomplished, should never drop out of sight! I LOVE that you're drummer for Shania! AND you are GREAT. Your drumming has always been great. This looks like it's right up your alley. Looks like so much fun for you. Love the Drum solo/kiss cam! ❤ Love your confidence and talent and all your fans are so glad you have this vlog and so many video's to share. You're a very talented spirit we all need to watch.

You thoroughly deserve your success. Keep up the content to the channel, and yes, the vlog is great :)

I thought your first vlog was great. I love seeing "behind the curtain" of pro musicians. I'd love to see a rundown of your kit, setup, including how your in-ear monitor is setup, what you listen for and so on.

Love it! I'm a new drummer, and you're the reason why I started playing drums. We're even the same age when I seen you in Ottawa during the rock this country tour. Shania is my queen lol I'd love to see more of your vlogs! Keep posting! :)

Wow congratulations on your success, such amazing talent. What I love most is just the pure joy you show when you play, you can definitely see your having the time of your life ❤️

I discovered your channel few days ago and I have to say : I love your energy on stage so much. It's so inspiring and motivating than after each of your video, i feel like I need to go back to my drumset to play. So thank you for sharing your drum cams. Also, it's really cool of you to share your feelings and experiences about that big adventure a Shania's tour must be. ::drummer thumb up::

Absolutely do more of these!! So few professionals give a real look at what being a drummer for the group is like. What your life as a drummer is like. Thank you for doing this!

It’s great to hear the clarity and humility in your words and your dedication to your “gift”! Its a one in a billion opportunity for you…… Congratulations on all of your success Elijah

Elijah, thank you for taking the time to start a vlog and no, your not terrible at it at all, quite the reverse. You came across as relaxed, natural and chatty, and what ever you decide to do, be it chats to camera such as this vlog or drum cams or just day to day life, it will be interesting and enjoyable. I loved hearing about how you got the gig, thats an awesome achievement unto its self and a testiment to your talant. Hope you get some time with your family over Christmas and ralax and enjoy. Happy christmas.

Love this vlog, Elijah. Great to hear your perspective from behind the scenes as a drummer and how you got here. One of my favorite videos you did was the "That Don't Impress Me Much", which was recorded from behind your kit. Such powerful, in the pocket drumming! Yes, more vlogs please! 😊

If I could live my life over again, starting at age 17, I would have followed your path verbatim. You're a great inspiration. Please keep sharing content. You're really great at it.

This rocks, Elijah! Thank for posting this. There are so many of us who have followed you on this personal and professional journey, and it so gratifying to see you prosper and become your true self. God bless and keep you, today and always. And post more of these!

I loved hearing about how you got the spot on the tour. It's great your dreams are coming true. Seeing someone work so hard, and with so much talent getting what they deserve is great to see.

So happy for you! You look like you're really having fun out there! I love when I go to a show and the musicians look like they are having fun! Love all the really technical talk about playing drums too!

Great job, Elijah! I'm a somewhat newer fan, an old, retired jazz drummer from the 60's and 70's! Like your style and time and hope to hear more from such a talented young drummer!! Good luck in your future!!

Awesome to see another video from you pop in in my feed. Love watching your performances. I'm hooked on "That Don't Impress Me Much" that you did some time ago. Look forward to more!

Yes please do more vlogs of you on tour and playing the drums!! Amazing story. Congrats! 🎉🎊🎉🎊

Thank you for other vlog. I'm fascinated with the technicalities of a top notch live show, and Shania's shows are enormous!! Please do more!

Thank you for V-logging and telling your story. You are inspiring! I've been drumming for 40 years now and my dream was always to make it to the arena level and feel the energy of a crowd of this capacity. Biggest crowd I ever played was 10,000 and that was amazing but you've done it at the beginning of your life. Wow, 19 years old when you auditioned and you got it. That's so amazing. I can envision that first show and being so nervous to even sit behind the kit and hit that first note but you did it successfully and got the thumbs up from Shania. I can just picture that. Thank you for being you and showing the world that females can rock behind the kit on a professional level. You now have a new fan. Take care.

Thank you!! You are very very good at this. Thanks for taking us thru all of this. First time I’ve heard your voice. I didn’t know how much I was waiting for this video! So proud of you!

Elijah, awesome video! Discovered your vids during the pandemic...the solo drummer shots are great. Looking forward to Vlog#2

You are currently one of the drummers I study when it comes to technique and stage presence. I've been drumming for 30+ years and still can't stand to watch myself play. I hope to come away with just a little slice of the presence, joy and movement that appears to come very naturally to you. This vlog, btw, was really good. If people think what you're doing is simple just because of the time signature, they have a thing or two yet to learn. I'm glad to hear the humble appreciation from you regarding this gig. It really is a once in a lifetime thing for most.

Great job on the vlog Elia! Your an inspiration to musicians young and old. Keep up the good work and have a great 2022

Thank you for sharing this vlog! You look like you are having so much fun when you play, I really hope to catch one of the shows some day. I last saw Shania in 2013.

You inspire me, your such a great drummer and person. And remember, you aren’t lucky to be there because you earned it. What you are is blessed and deservingly so! ❤

Ramble? Oh, hell no. Hooked on every word. I'm 58 and just starting my journey with percussions and you have inspired me as much as John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Ringo Star. Can't wait for Vlog #2.

Thank you, Elia, for sharing. One of the things I really like is you playing the drums and having a great time doing it while sharing the experience with the audience. Way cool!

You live in such a different world. It is a real pleasure to get a sense of what it is like to be a part of something so outside my own frame of reference. I hope that you will do more of these.

Amazing, thanks for sharing this moment with us!

Great to hear about the behind the scenes things that no one ever hears about, thank you so much for that. Stay strong enjoy your time and I hope you and the crew have a better 2022.

Such a joy to watch you drum with so much enthusiasm and that great smile! Hope you do more vlogs as it gives great insight in what happens when touring! I can see at your young age and your talent that you are going to be in demand from other artists!

Great success story! livin the dream...Backing a headliner! Something I've always wanted to do...! Good luck keep the videos coming!

I would love to see you do a tour of your kit and tell us what your kit is. That would be so cool.

Thanks for sharing Elijah, your one of my favorite drummers. It was interesting to hear about your injurie and how you manage it. I have some leg and knee issue who give some limitations who have made me thinking if starting up again with drumming is a waste but i decided to go for it and are currently setting up a simple home studio for my drumming. Looking forward to more vlogs.

Every time I see a video, drum cam, or interview with you, I am so inspired to play the guitar better. I know I will never be professional but it doesn't even matter. I can't think of a better compliment for you. So talented and down to earth. You really inspire. Please do more vlog's. Really enjoyed it. Best of luck!

It's been so exciting to watch your career. The first time I saw you play was in Little Rock during rehearsals for an EYS show. I was absolutely blown away that a 12 year old kid was playing better than people with 30 years experience.

I enjoyed every second of this. Please keep these videos coming. I promise you we will follow this channel. I’m a drummer myself and it’s good to see professionals share their story and how they got to where they are now.

Love how you play - such enthusiasm and energy. Great fit with Shania’s band. To me , seeing a band members true love and feel of energy is so entertaining. It adds to the experience. You would be a great fit for Garth’s band as well. Keep it up!!!

I've been a big huge Shania fan for a long time I've been seeing your videos playing and have became huge fan of your playing your energy while you play is just amazing and yes please make more videos love the history and how you started very very awesome

Thank you very much for sharing some insight. You are living your dream. Don't stop. Keep going. Be proud. Your drum playing sounds fantastic!

Gr8 vlog Elijah! Like seeing the "behind the scenes" stuff! I've been a pro musician (bassist) over 40 yrs now and it's cool to see what others have gone thru to get where they are! Good job and best of luck in your future!

You're gonna be a SUPERSTAR!...your talent speaks for itself, your work ethic is what will set you apart...a lot of people play the drums real well, not may 19 year olds land a job with Shania Twain! Never forget , advantages are taken, not handed out!...Rock on young lady!!

thanks so much for sharing..seeing the 'pre-game' with the video boards in their test patterns, the lighting, and you sharing your commentary on a top tier live show

Fantastic vlog. Felt like we were chatting over a coffee, appreciated the honesty and zero ego play. Looking forward to many more 🤙🏽

Love this vlog!! Love the whole story and background explained!!! Looking forward to watching more vlogs from you. Great content

Great stuff! Glad to see your excitement and how humble you are. You are great at this by the way and will inspire a large amount of people, especially girls, to follow their dreams. That is one of the main reasons you got where you are. Congratulations!

Absolutely brilliant! Love watching you play, your energy and fun always make me smile. Great hearing about how you got the gig, and it’d be good to see more back stage stuff.

I started playing drums at 14 and now 47, playing occasionally now. Love your story, you are a great drummer with a beautiful personality. Looking back now I stopped drumming in a band because "life" got in the way not realizing at the time that life was drumming. You are doing what you love and seem to love doing it, stay humble and hope your wrists don't give you too much trouble.

More Vlogs, PLEASE!! Your experience and insight are valuable to us working drummers!! More on your warmup routine!!

Wow! What an encouragement! I'm near 70 years old and still play the drums... Albeit, in my home studio only, as I like to be in bed by 9!!! Ha ha! I worked with Shania in Portland Oregon many years ago as a camera crane operator. What an awesome sweet lady she was to meet! More vlogs, please!

Elijah, I thoroughly enjoyed your first vlog! Just happened to catch one of your drum cam videos and have become a fan of you and Shania. You are clearly smart, gifted, diligent, humble, and appreciate the opportunity you have before you. What a great life so far. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

Amazing, love this Elijah! I love watching you play, you obviously enjoy it so much. I'm a drummer as well.

Dear Elijah Wood, whoow nice this flog and definitely worth a sequel and more than 1 is really nice this a look behind the scenes in a spontaneous way and also those pieces about you just as yourself i think it's really cool to see Gr from the Netherlands. And a very merry Christmas to you and the rest, a healthy and safe 2022

A dream come true to play in a band like that. You're amazing and I wish you all the best!!

40 year musician here, 1000+ small venue gigs. Loved every second but could not do what you do and handle things the way you do. Please keep up the blog, it’s awesome to be part of what your doing looking on from afar. Every success for the rest of your career.

Your an awesome inspiration not just for drummers for all different walks of life... I myself found a drumming video of yours and have loved watching you perform... I love learning about different musicians and what makes them tick....

Your attitude during the tryout process was superb!! Very impressive. Musicians want to play with other cool musicians that are pleasant to be around. That’s obviously you. Love the video!

Fantastic Vlog Elijah. Please do more on your drumming and more backstage stuff when you guys start in LV again in the New Year. Hopefully more drum cam’s please. Have a great break and best wishes for Christmas and The New Year.

Thanks Elijah! Like others, I was delighted when I saw a new video pop up. Any and all content would be great, especially drum-cam and behind-the-scenes. You’re amazing!

Elijah, Absolutely outstanding! I enjoy so much watching you playing drums. I feel you when you play. Just amazing. Be safe out there!

Hi there, Elijah! Yes! More please!! I loved this! I've been watching videos of your drum cams for quite some time, admiring your incredible talent, but I've ever been able to read a lot about you as a person and what goes on behind the scenes. Let me tell you, I've never thought what you do is easy! Man, you play your heart out! I would love to see one of her shows live - she's an incredible artist. And so are you!! Thank you for sharing this with us, Elijah, and have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe, and Joyful New Year!

You are awesome. I’m happy for you for doing what you love. Talk about your relationship with the band a little bit next time. Maybe include them a little if they are game. Would love to see that part of a touring band. Good luck and keep it up.

It is a joy to watch you work especially at how much fun you’re having !

Absolutely great vlog Elia! Being yourself is the best gift 🎁 you are giving us. Looking forward to your next post already !

Thanks for sharing your story. You are so impressive as a drummer and fun to watch. You look like you are having the time of your life. You go Elia!!!

I took drum lessons for a while but ended up on bass.. Tight drumming for sure but the passion is what stands out! Remarkable. Congrats!

Thank you for taking us on your journey! Love it! We want more! We want more! Love your drumming!!

Hi Elia! I would love to see you post more and please, post more vlogs! I have watched your drum cams over and over. You are magnetic to watch; obviously highly talented but the way you move and express yourself is extremely unique. I don't think I've ever seen a musician who plays as joyfully as you do and it is contagious! I smile every time I watch you perform. We fans would love to have more of a chance to hear from you and cheer you on. Where are you these days? You’re not on tour with Shania anymore?

Elia - this is an amazing vlog - a mentor journey story that is grounded, humble, real and from your heart!!! The opportunity that you have been given (and worked hard at) and never took it for granted and still don't!!! Your character and attitude shine through and this would most definitely resonate with Shania (E) as a woman to woman - supporting women but beyond this, a break that is few and far between especially for women - E saw right through that... to your heart and natural gifted talent (to further develop and build on) and that my dear is priceless in women leadership!!! You are amazing and play from a place deep in your soul - educating yourself on self-care as well and sharing this is so important for those who wish to follow or dream of one day playing in a band and tour of Shania's scale - Keep being you and sharing you cause this journey thus far from 19 to 25 is so inspiring for those aspiring!!! Well Done!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Love your vlog it's great to hear how you started out and what it takes to be a pro drummer. People don't realize how physical playing drums can be.

Yes please make more. Talk about how you got started in drums. Talk about your kits. I enjoy hearing you play. Also very much enjoyed this video. Thanks. Enjoy your time off.

You are so not rambling,. but more of an inspiration to so many. I hope most of us can learn from your experience, to not sit around and complain about meaningless things, (Just get it Done). Fantastic job and thank you for posting. i really enjoyed watching and am not even a drummer.😎👍🏼 Keep on rockin and God bless your journey.

Absolutely awesome vlog! Keep telling us your journey. Always stay grounded - but know you've got this!

Super interesting vlog can’t wait for more :) Love your drumming & Shania Twain , makes me wanna get back on the drums.

More of this stuff please!! I started drumming at the age of 3. 42 now lol! You're living my dream!!! I love the behind the scenes!

I love your humility and your child-like wonder at this opportunity you have. You were engaging in the vlog and I enjoyed the insight that you gave

Hi Elia, Keep the blogs coming they are amazing i love watching your videos live. More importantly never put yourself down you weren't lucky to support Shania you were chosen because of your skills and passion.

Great job Elija would love to hear and see more.💗💗 IT

Great job Elijah, Very enjoyable and interesting to watch. Keep the vlogs coming. Well deserved success from a fellow drummer in Connecticut.

Elijah. grew up around that industry, For sure listening to Shanai's music. Seeing the drum cam and your journey from that prospective is a tremendous way to inspire others to follow their dreams. Great vlog, best of luck to you

Good job Elijah,,I have watched you many times and your an amazing drummer ,,the way you bounce and move and work your real-estate..keep it up👍👍👍

As for being at the top of your game/top 1%- very few people get to this level. It is amazing when a group of people with 1 common goal all reach, excel and strive for it as a team. You learn from them, they learn from you, you learn from yourselves to be the absolute best. Well done.

Hi Elijah, from all the way down in Australia! I'm not a drummer, nor am I a huge Shania fan (getting there though) but I loved your video and it was very inspiring! Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone and doing it. You're amazing! :)

When music moves you and the other players match near each other's talents it makes it so much fun doing it and enjoyable

Amazing vlog. You’re very humble, real and talented. You’ve shown that anything is possible and with effort and dedication, it’s truly possible. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

You're not terrible at this you're real at it which is refreshing. Also your energy and talent are wonderful please, never change!

So happy to see you making videos again. I love your drumming.

You are awesome! Please make more videos! You’re a big inspiration to me 🙂💕🥰

Elijah, brilliant vlog! As a drummer and Shania fan when i went to see her in Birmingham UK I was not expecting an amazing drummer. The first thing I did when I got home was found you. You are amazing and this vlog is brilliant. I wonder if you could include more about your personal journey through life and potential challenges you have had along the way.

Glad to see a new video!! Please keep them coming!! Also, you are an inspiration in drumming and also with helping accepting myself and finally becoming who I’ve always wanted to be.

Thanks for posting! I loved hearing your story :) so awesome! Please keep sharing your story and experience, this is great

Hey Elijah, wow, you nailed absolutely what it takes to follow a dream, so happy for you it turned out the way you wanted it! I love how humble you are and want to learn from the old guys, so nice and ho est. You really deserve power wrists and a lifetime drummer career as you have been so dedicated! Good to hear that wrist trouble is not the end of it all and i have some trouble after many years of drumming to get cramps in my arms after playing 2 hrs or so….so i bought a book how to warmup and i hope it will get better soon, wish you all the best and please continue with your vlog! Best, Steffen

Hate to sound like a million others here but you are a serious inspiration to thousand’s of others that are dreaming right now of that one opportunity and practicing until you cant even pick up ur instrument. Please keep these vlog’s coming cause evan an old guy like me is inspired by them! Love it! ❤️