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A Beginner’s Drumming Test

Mike Michalkow  /  UPDATED Aug 25, 2022

Do you ever wonder what skill level you’re at on the drums? If you’re a beginner, how do you know if you’re ready to move onto intermediate or advanced lessons?

Mike Michalkow and Dave Atkinson are here to “test” you on different drum beats and general drumming knowledge to help you gauge what level you’re at, and more importantly, what sort of goals you should be working towards.

Watch the video and follow along!


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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