We've teamed up with Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood, CA to bring you lessons from the staff each month... read more
This drum fill pattern plays the 6s and 3s against each other for a stand-out drum fill. read more
This lesson explores some ideas for half-measure triplet tom fills. All of these patterns use alternating sticking (i.e. R... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a cracking little single measure drum fill that combines a number of... read more
In this week's lesson we have got cool groove in the style of Travis Barker, inspired by the groove... read more
Learn a cracking four-measure drum beat on the toms. The groove is aimed at intermediate level drummers who are... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a fun little beat with some ghost notes and displaced snare accents... read more
In this lesson, learn a couple 6/8 drum fills and grooves from the song Toxicity by System Of A... read more
This lesson outlines the '70s classic hit by Yes. Drummer Bill Bruford brings a unique flavor to this piece,... read more
Michael Klee discusses how to position the snare, hi-hat and bass drum to allow for effortless playing. Enjoy! read more
This lesson takes a syncopated drum fill pattern and moves it around the kit. There are
a lot of possibilities... read more
This is a cool idea for a drum fill or a groove played around the kit using sextuplets. It... read more
This week's Monday lesson explores accented sixteenth-note patterns that can be expanded around the kit to create a lot... read more
In this lesson you will explore alternative ostinato patterns beyond "straight 8ths." Get your ostinatos on! read more
Learn a double paradiddle beat in this quick lesson. The concept of this beat is easy to grasp but... read more
