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Building Your Own Vocabulary – Extension Lesson

November 13, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here are some tips and exercises to help you build some vocabulary ideas between hats, kick & snare and improve your overall fluidity. This content is for members only. Add to…

Lick of the Month – October 2024

October 28, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This month’s phrase is a mixture of 16th’s and 32nd notes with some tasty dynamics. This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Gear Talk – Yamaha Switch & Recording Custom

October 17, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! I made the switch to Yamaha! This is a long, in-depth discussion on why I switched and how these drums stack up against everything else I’ve played! This content is for…

Lick of the Month – September 2024

September 28, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! A really tasty and musical 32nd note phrase! Note – literally just set these new drums up….still working on the mix and getting things dialed in. 20″ kick, 10/12/16 This content…

Vocabulary – Tom & Hi-Hat Combos P1

September 17, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here’s a nice exercise to improve your improvising skills and work on your time and sound. There are three patterns (with a variation option for each) and the goal is to…

Lick of the Month – August 2024

August 27, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here’s a slick phrase between hi-hat and snare, reminiscent of some Dave Dicenso vocabulary. You’ll often hear him play these slinky 32nd note phrases with tons of ghost notes between hats…

Play Like The Legends – Dennis Chambers Big Fill

August 17, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! One of Dennis’ legendary signature fills that’s great for high energy moments and song endings! This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Lick of the Month – July 2024

July 30, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here’s a cool little flurry on the hats that you can add to spice up your swung grooves. This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Hand Exercise – Left Hand Lead Workout 2

July 21, 2024

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here’s a very simple but effective workout for the hands; one that’s particularly challenging for the left hand. The idea is to push yourself and work until failure, using the 3/4…

Lick of the Month – June 2024

June 30, 2024