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Ash Pearson  /  Foot Technique
The Double Bass Drum Pyramid
The rhythmic scale is a great way to work on your ability to move between different note values while improving your general control and coordination on the kit.

Jared Falk  /  Health
How To Have Good Posture On The Drums
A straight back is just one piece of the puzzle - good posture largely comes from how you set up the drum set.

Gene Hoglan  /  Health
How To Deal With Blisters As A Drummer
Instead of putting the sticks down and taking a break, Gene Hoglan has a simple solution for you. And it'll only cost you a few bucks!

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Hand Independence Builder For Beginner Drummers
When you're just starting out on the drums, it's difficult to separate your limbs and have them all do different things at the same time.

Jared Falk  /  Beginner Lessons
5 Beginner Drum Techniques From The Best Beginner Drum Book
Here are 5 must-know beginner drum techniques that will help you spice up your boring old drum beats.

Sarah Thawer  /  Technique
Unconventional Sound Sources On The Drums
Today's video focuses on two main concepts: conventional sound sources and unconventional sound sources.

Pamela Lynn-Seraphine  /  Health
3 Genius Brain Hacks To Crush Your Goals
Your brain is hardwired to be lazy. Here are 3 ways to change that (and crush your drumming goals).

Gene Hoglan  /  Foot Technique
Gene Hoglan’s Double Slap Technique
Gene Hoglan is best known among drummers for his blazing kick drum speed and endurance, so when he gave us a visit we just had to pick his brain and learn some cool techniques he applies behind the kit. In this lesson, Gene will teach you how to play fast three-note flurries on the double […]

Brandon Toews  /  Practice Tips
Drum Books That Every Drummer Should Own
These are the best drum books around - some of which have really stood the test of time.

Siemy Di  /  Foot Technique
Left Foot Challenges For Intermediate Drummers
Siemy Di will further challenge your left-foot independence by having you learn three new beats that make ample use of the left foot.

Siemy Di  /  Foot Technique
Left Foot Challenges For Beginner Drummers
As a beginner drummer, don't neglect your left foot! Try these challenges taught by Siemy Di.

Jared Falk  /  Practice Tips
Easy Drumming Independence That Sounds Hard
I just re-launched Independence Made Easy: a 26-week course designed by yours truly. Each Monday of each week, for 26 weeks, you will get a new video lesson with hand-picked exercises and detailed instructions on what to practice (and for exactly how long). Reaching your goals is all about having a clear vision and a […]

Pamela Lynn-Seraphine  /  Health
How To Hack The Flow State And Become A Better Drummer
Developing Jedi-like concentration skills can help you focus on your drumming. Try these strategies for better practice.

Senri Kawaguchi  /  Foot Technique
How To Play With More Power On The Drums (Feet Edition)
It can be hard to play loud bass drum strokes if you’re a small drummer! To combat this, Senri focused extensively on making sure she’s able to get as much volume as she wants from the bass drum throughout her years of playing – and she’s here to pass on her findings to you in […]

Jessica Burdeaux  /  Full Lessons
Practice Tips To Become A Well Rounded Drummer
When practicing drums there are many routes one can follow to do so in an efficient and effective manner. However, if you’re looking to carve the best possible practice routine to make you a well-rounded drummer, it can be a tricky prospect. There are, after all, only so many hours in a day and an endless amount of topics you could choose to devote your practice time to. Enter Jessica Burdeaux and this lesson, where you’ll learn how to use your practice time to make you a balanced, diverse drummer!

Mark Guiliana  /  Hand Technique
Discovering Orchestration Paths on the Drums
In this lesson, Mark Guiliana will teach you a quick concept that one of his favorite drummers, and former teacher, Dan Weiss taught him almost 20 years ago. This exercise focuses on sending each of your hands on a separate path around the drum kit and circling back to the snare drum. Everything you’ll be […]

Pamela Lynn-Seraphine  /  Health
What Can Drumming Do For Your Health?
Did you know that drumming can improve both your physical and mental health? Here's the proof.

Senri Kawaguchi  /  Hand Technique
How To Play With More Power On The Drums (Hands Edition)
Senri Kawaguchi might look smaller than your average drummer, but she sure packs a punch behind the kit. Today she’s at Drumeo to talk about her main tip for drummers looking to add a little more “oomph”‘ to their playing (without actually using more power). Full Transcription: Hi everyone, I’m Senri Kawaguchi. I’d like to […]

Gavin Harrison  /  Foot Technique
Gavin Harrison’s Bass Drum Exercise
Speed is usually the top quality people are looking for with their bass drum, but articulation and coordination are just as important! Thankfully Gavin Harrison’s got you covered. The basic concept of this exercise is picking a common bass drum pattern and playing rudiments, leading with your weak hand, over top. This exercise focuses on […]

Gavin Harrison  /  Hand Technique
Gavin Harrison’s Favorite Sticking
Every drummer has a select few patterns that naturally appear in their playing without much effort. It’s so ingrained into our muscle memory and our deep understanding of the pattern has made it become apart of our “sound”. So what’s one of Gavin Harrisons? You ready? R L R R L Don’t be deceived by […]

Reuben Spyker  /  Hand Technique
How To Fan Your Hi-Hats
Hi-hat fanning is a drum trick that produces a unique sound and is a definite crowd-pleaser with its visual flare.

Anika Nilles  /  Practice Tips
Anika Nilles’ Most Important Tip For Drummers
Asking someone for their most important drumming tip is a tough request. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what defines your mindset and approach to music and playing the drums. Nonetheless, Anika Nilles came prepared. Anika will discuss how to have a healthy, efficient practice session that is more outcome focused. Prioritizing concepts and ideas you […]

Pat Petrillo  /  Practice Tips
The Best Practice Pad Warm Up
Download the sheet music » Warming up before a practice session is one of the most important things you can do. Starting your practice relaxed and loose is key to performing your best and even preventing injuries. This practice pad warm up covers all aspects of your playing which is why it’s so effective. One-hand […]

Siemy Di  /  Foot Technique
Creative Exploration With The Left Foot
Download the sheet music » The left foot is often used for keeping time while other patterns are played around the kit. Although this is important to work on and develop properly, there is much more that can be done with the left foot… Especially when it comes to enhancing your musicality! In this lesson […]

Brandon Toews  /  Practice Tips
4 Things Every Drummer Needs In Their Practice Routine
If you only practice things you can already play, you're missing the point. Here's how to target your weaknesses and push yourself.

Jared Falk  /  Technique
Your Biggest Drum Technique Questions Answered
Questions In This Video: 3:10 – How important is technique, really? 5:55 – What is a good resource for learning new drum patterns? 8:25 – How do you add sensitivity and color to your drumming? 14:15 – Why do most drummers play a setup that requires crossing their hands? 17:35 – What are good warm-ups […]

Bruce Becker  /  Hand Technique
One Simple Exercise To Improve Your Fluidity On The Drums
Fluidity on the drum set is absolutely crucial in order to reach quicker speeds and maintain proper, relaxed technique in the process. This includes choreographing some basic movements and utilizing our anatomy to serve us in the most natural way. In today’s lesson, Bruce Becker will take the single paradiddle and demonstrate how to use […]

Bruce Becker  /  Hand Technique
Moeller Method: The Most Important Drum Technique
Ever wanted to improve your fluidity of movement? Improve your speed? Have way more control on the drums? In this video, Bruce Becker will introduce you to the Moeller Method.

Randy Cooke  /  Drum Beats
How To Make Your Drum Grooves Sound Better
Have you ever wondered why your favorite drum beats by your favorite drummers sound so good? And no matter what you do, you just can’t manage to emulate their sound? Chances are they all have one thing in common: good dynamics. More specifically, the hi hat and ride cymbal dynamics. The heartbeat to any drumbeat […]

JP Bouvet  /  Technique
One Tip To Improve Your Creativity
Creativity is something all musicians struggle with. You have the vocabulary from doing countless different drum exercises, but how do you express yourself more freely? JP Bouvet is here with his band Childish Japes to share one concept they’ve used to escape the standard writing process and how it allows them to explore a plethora […]

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