Quick, Slick Drum Lick
Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. read more
Great Independence & Coordination Exercise
Learn a fun and challenging exercise for improving independence and coordination. The hands and kick repeat a sixteenth-note pattern that... read more
Creating Drum Fills from Linear Beats
This lesson explores the sticking pattern from a few weeks ago. This time, we are orchestrating the idea around the... read more
Intermediate Linear Groove
Learn a sweet linear groove ideal for intermediate level players. The pattern is a single measure of solid 16th notes... read more
Six Linear “Skeleton” Drum Fills
The term "Skeleton," in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other words,... read more
A Bit of Linear Funk – Problem Live
This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande. read more
A Slick Almost-Linear Build
This linear groove starts off with a simple, but great-sounding, pattern. Each bar adds to the previous bar to gradually... read more
Advanced Drum Lick Idea
For this week's drum lesson we have got part 2 of our intermediate to advanced drum lick. If you can... read more
Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lick
Happy New Year drummers! For the first lesson of the year, we've got a two-part drum fill lesson for intermediate... read more
A Quick, Fun Linear Drum Lick
Combining 32nd notes and 16th notes, in this lesson we'll create a fun, linear drum fill great for any level... read more
Basic Linear Training Exercise
The third lesson in our exclusive Musicians Institute lesson series, this time we explore exercises that are designed to help... read more
A Fun Groove To Play – Go Go Style
These grooves all feature syncopated, go-go beat style patterns. Beat #1 uses the bass drum to emphasize the syncopation, while... read more
Linear Funk Rock
This linear groove uses the ride bell to accent the syncopation. The suggested tempo is 120 bpm, but this groove... read more
Funky (almost) Linear Drum Beat – Drum Lesson #238
For this week's lesson we have got a sweet 2 measure drum beat played predominantly on the hi hats. With... read more
Linear Funk Drum Beat
This slick funk groove is a linear pattern broken up between the toms, snare and bass drum. read more
