Are you wondering what to get your favorite drummer this Christmas? Do you want to get them something they'll actually use? Well, this article will give you 5 awesome gift ideas that your drummer is going to love! Let's get to it! Create Your Own Drumstick Variety Pack Put together a variety of drumsticks to experiment with. I recommend 3 pairs that are very different. Drummers go through a ton of drumsticks and typically stick with one type that they are comfortable with, bu

Getting to “the flow” state when drumming should be a pursuit of every drummer. So, how do you get there? This article will give you some tips to achieve flow on the drums by using sticking patterns.  The renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1990) said that flow is “a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.” Basically, this is where you are so lost in an activity you don’t even think about it; rather, you are in “the z

So many drummers want to play loud and fast, but taking the time to balance your sound on the kit will make you stand out and be a much...

“We become what we repeatedly do; excellence is not an act, but a habit” - Aristotle To get good at drumming it is essential to focus on...

Many of my students hit a wall with their drumming speed. They learn a bunch of grooves and drum fills, but there are many points in...

One of the most exhilarating and challenging parts of being a drummer is creating an epic drum solo. This article is going to give you 3...

Have you ever been lost in a song? Do you wish you understood the structure of the tune you're playing? Do you want your drumming to be...

Are you having trouble setting up your drums? Does it seem like something is off when you play the drum set? Do you want to play more...

What makes electronic drums so great? What makes them suck? This article will explore the good, bad, and ugly of electronic drums based...

If you want to get better at playing open drum rolls, take my 10 minute-a-day drum roll challenge for 30 days (this is free, just do it)....

Every drummer I have ever known loves to play funk! For many drummers, funk grooves are the first beats that they learn. These funky...

Here are five of my favorite epic drum quotes, which I believe can inspire drummers of all skill levels to get better. Of course, these...

I have tons of students ask me about buying used drums, which includes beginners to advanced players. Why? Well, drums are expensive and...

Do you get tired of playing the same old drum grooves? Do your drum fills all sound the same? Do you wish there was a way to make your...

To become a great drummer requires specific goals that will maximize your playing. Most importantly, these goals need to target specific...

There is nothing more exciting to get under the Christmas tree than a new drum set! Getting new drums is exhilarating and after getting...

Staying focused when practicing the drums it not easy, but it is essential if you want to get better. Like working out, a great drumming...

One of the challenges many drummers face is getting the right feel when playing a shuffle. One of the reasons this can be difficult is...

So, are the drums easy to learn? Well, the short answer to this question is both yes and no. Initially, drums are easy to learn; however,...

I’ll never forget the first time I played paradiddles (as sixteenth notes) with the quarter note at 250 bpm (beats per minute). Honestly,...