Galloping Combos – Practice Pad Exercise
This drill features six sticking variations for the above galloping rhythm. It is designed to improve your coordination and... read more
This drill features six sticking variations for the above galloping rhythm. It is designed to improve your coordination and... read more
The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD) originally published The 26 Standard American Rudiments in 1933. The Percussive Arts... read more
Challenge your students with this one-week plan to increase roll BPM by 10! Spending time developing the open-stroke roll... read more
Reinforce your students' knowledge of drum rudiments with this fun crossword puzzle for drummers. read more
Challenge your drum students' listening skills with this fun listening game for drummers, "Quarantine BINGO!" read more
During these times of social distancing, many drum teachers and students are turning to live, online drum lessons. For... read more
Perhaps the largest hurdle we face when learning a new song is that of motivation. Regardless of whether we're... read more
Many of us maintain a solid practice schedule, but are we making the most of our practice time? Are... read more
As drummers, we're often drawn into the desire to play fast. We've seen drummers put on amazing displays of... read more
Have you ever carefully learned a song for a gig, and then experienced an on-stage train wreck? Your band... read more
Are you considering a career in music? The Drum Program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood is a solid step... read more
Focusing your practice time on the right things can make you a much better drummer with long-term success. read more
As a teenager, I was hired for my first studio gig at a recording studio. I had acted cool... read more