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How To Boost Your Confidence As A Drummer 26 Nov 2012 | 11:33 pm
Confidence is the key to playing great music. When we feel truly confident about our drumming – it comes through in every beat and fill. Our drumming sounds better and the entire experience is far mor...
The 3 Things That Kill Drumming Progress 19 Nov 2012 | 11:21 pm
There is no better feeling than knowing I’ve learned something new on the drums. The sense of accomplishment that comes from practicing hard and achieving a goal is very satisfying. So, why is it so h...
Today Is The Only Day To Practice Drums 13 Nov 2012 | 11:41 pm
“I know practicing the drums is important, but I’ve got a lot to do today. I’ll get right on it tomorrow and spend at least 30 minutes practicing every day after that…” Have you ever caught yourself n...
The Easy Way To Learn Complex Drum Beats 5 Nov 2012 | 10:50 pm
Do you find it difficult to learn new drum beats? Here is a step-by-step strategy for mastering even the most complex patterns. All that is required is a little time, energy, and determination. #1 Ide...
How To Stay Excited About Practicing Drums 29 Oct 2012 | 09:43 pm
We love playing the drums and also like the idea of improving our abilities, but sometimes the thought of ‘practicing’ isn’t very enticing. Here are some strategies for staying excited about learning ...
Boost Drumming Progress By Achieving Flow 22 Oct 2012 | 10:16 pm
I think it’s safe to say we all want to improve our drumming abilities. However, some of us find it harder to practice than others. Do you ever find yourself checking the clock asking yourself, “have ...
All Drummers Suffer From Hedonic Adaptation 18 Oct 2012 | 11:17 pm
Do you ever find yourself frustrated by your lack of recent drumming progress? Do you sometimes feel like you haven’t learned anything new in a very long time? This feeling is completely natural. Fort...
Finding The Path To Drumming Satisfaction 15 Oct 2012 | 10:22 pm
Drumming is a hobby with limitless potential. As drummers, we have so many incredible opportunities open to us. We can choose to focus on technique, groove, versatility, showmanship, soloing, session ...
5 Dynamic Ways To Play Your Cymbals 11 Oct 2012 | 11:07 pm
Are you looking for ways to get more sound options out of the cymbals on your drum set? I recently posted dynamic tips for both the snare drum and hi-hats. Here I will be using similar ideas to show y...
3 Critical Mistakes That Drummers Make 8 Oct 2012 | 10:53 pm
I learned some hard lessons when I first started to play drums twelve years ago. In hindsight, these mistakes took far longer to correct than they should have. Over the past few years I’ve noticed man...
