Galloping Combos – Practice Pad Exercise
This drill features six sticking variations for the above galloping rhythm. It is designed to improve your coordination and stick... read more
The 26 Standard American Drum Rudiments
The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD) originally published The 26 Standard American Rudiments in 1933. The Percussive Arts Society,... read more
Rolling Through the Week – Practice Pad Challenge
Challenge your students with this one-week plan to increase roll BPM by 10! Spending time developing the open-stroke roll technique... read more
Drum Rudiments Crossword Puzzle
Reinforce your students' knowledge of drum rudiments with this fun crossword puzzle for drummers. read more
Quarantine BINGO for Drummers – Printable Worksheet for Students
Challenge your drum students' listening skills with this fun listening game for drummers, "Quarantine BINGO!" read more
How To Teach Drum Lessons Online: A Practical Guide For Students & Teachers
During these times of social distancing, many drum teachers and students are turning to live, online drum lessons. For many,... read more
The ‘Motivation’ Challenge of Learning a Song
Perhaps the largest hurdle we face when learning a new song is that of motivation. Regardless of whether we're beginners... read more
Practicing vs. Playing
Many of us maintain a solid practice schedule, but are we making the most of our practice time? Are you... read more
How Fast? You May Be Fast Enough
As drummers, we're often drawn into the desire to play fast. We've seen drummers put on amazing displays of speed,... read more
Version Confusion
Have you ever carefully learned a song for a gig, and then experienced an on-stage train wreck? Your band may... read more
Drum Program at Musicians Institute – Is It Right For Me?
Are you considering a career in music? The Drum Program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood is a solid step in... read more
The Lost Art of Coordination Building
Focusing your practice time on the right things can make you a much better drummer with long-term success. read more
5 Face-savers for a Gigging Drummer
As a teenager, I was hired for my first studio gig at a recording studio. I had acted cool about... read more
