Introduction Playing drums in a band is an exhilarating and essential role that serves as the rhythmic pulse driving the music forward. Of course, that being said, you should be playing drums in a band as soon as you get…
Introduction to Cymbal Maintenance and Care As drummers, we constantly strive to achieve the perfect balance in our playing. However, there’s one common mistake that many drummers make: over-tightening their cymbals. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of finding…
How to Succeed as a Drummer, and success, in general, isn’t something you can define. Not really. That’s because success isn’t a cause. It’s an effect. Therefore it can only be known at the end of the journey. After the…
Recently I was asked if I had written any books on Bop Drumming. After some toing and froing, I discovered that the questioner really wanted to know how to make jazz beats swing. Being British, I presumed he meant Jazz…
Beginner Drum Lessons and The Importance of Learning the Basics of Drumming Drumming is an essential aspect of music and learning the basics can provide a strong foundation for any musician. It can help with coordination, rhythm, and timing, which…
