For this week's drum lesson we return to the track 'Dysentery Gary', an early Blink 182 track with a... read more
Last week's lesson explored using the crash cymbals to create new levels and dimensions within drum fills. Another... read more
In this week's lesson we have a go at cool, gospel chops style drum fill. Like many similar style... read more
This is a nice little idea in with a tribal feel to it. It sounds cool and comes to... read more
Starting with a foundational groove, this lesson adds embellishments to develop the groove and create two-measure repeating patterns. Skype Drum... read more
These grooves all feature syncopated, go-go beat style patterns. Beat #1 uses the bass drum to emphasize the syncopation,... read more
You may not be familiar with the technical term half-time, but you probably have already recognized the unique feel... read more
This past Wednesday, we shared a practice pad exercise focusing on triplets. In this lesson, we'll put what you've... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a simple, yet effective drum fill idea using 16th note triplets (or sextuplets)... read more
Many drummers have experience with the famous pattern #33 in the Stick Control book. When you apply it to... read more
Tom grooves are cool. They can sound powerful, tribal, happy, you name it. This is a syncopated tom groove... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a tasty linear drum beat AND drum fill. You lucky devils :) read more
In this lesson, learn the intro to The Looking Glass by Dream Theater. With some concealed time techniques and... read more
I receive a lot of questions asking for ways to help unlock the hi-hat hand from the bass drum... read more
Pulling a concept form the chorus of Headstrong by the band Trapt, this lesson focuses on stopping short. A... read more
