In this edition of Mike Klee's Back To The Basics series, Mike demonstrates setting up the bass drum and... read more
Hello again guys, here is a nice little groove that has you playing accents on the hi hats. It... read more
This weeks lesson I have put together a nice little groove on the toms in 6/8 (or 12/8... depends... read more
Here's a quick lesson to Ilan Rubin's "Live In Fear." The piece was transcribed in the June 2011 issue... read more
The Rosanna Shuffle is most likely one of the top 10 most famous beats of all time. However, we... read more
Learn how to play this classic Bonham/Gadd/Smith 32nd Note Drum Lick. Purchase a transcription of this lesson. (http://www.JOHNXDRUMS.com/Pages/Video_lessons.html). Check... read more
For this week's lesson we have got another fun two measure dum fill using 16th notes around the kit.... read more
For this week's lesson we have got an epic sounding drum fill that consists of a single rudiment -... read more
The main groove for Reckoner by Radiohead uses cleverly placed ghost strokes and ride bells to create a unique,
almost... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a sweet sounding groove with a displaced backbeat to give the beat... read more
For this week's lesson we steal a page out of John Bonham's book and play a combination of 16th... read more
This is a great little fill idea that drummers of all abilities to have a bit of fun with.... read more
Learn the techniques that Barker borrowed from John Bonham and the creative way he incorporated them into the groove... read more
Improve your jazz drumming. In this lesson I'll teach you how to play "Push Beats" from a jazz/swing feel.... read more
This short, snappy drum fill is a fun way to develop good technique and works great as an opening... read more
