How to Use the Bass Drum Pedal in Jazz
You may wonder if using the bass drum pedal in jazz is different than using it in a style like rock music. My background was mostly rock so this transition…
How to Become a Drummer in a Band
How to Become a Drummer in a Band
Learning how to become a drummer in a band was quick work for me, but everyone is different. In fact, I started playing with people soon, but I wasn't that…
How Do Drummers Learn Songs? (Tricks of the Trade)
I have years of experience learning how to play certain songs as a drummer. I've learned songs while playing in rock and jazz bands on the West and East Coast. …
Can You Learn Drums on Electronic Kit (Written By A Drummer)?
In my opinion as a drummer, you cannot fully learn how to play drums on an electronic kit. It’s possible to practice certain exercises on an e-kit, but it’s not…
Are Drummers Ambidextrous – Does it Help?
Many non-drummers wonder if drummers are ambidextrous because they can't imagine how someone can use all four limbs to play an instrument. I can tell you from experience; you don't…
When is it Too Late to Learn Drums?
People have asked me, "when is it too late to learn drums?" It's a matter of perspective. Are you going to die at 30 or 110? Now, if you know…
Why is Jazz Drumming So Hard?
Many drummers I've talked to ask, why is Jazz drumming is so hard? There are several reasons. While learning jazz during the past decade or so I've become a much…
Will You Play Bass Guitar or Drums? (Why Does it Matter?)
Bass guitar and drums are two of the most commonly used instruments in popular music. This team is the primary driver of the "rhythm section" in a band and is…
How Long Do Drum Sets Last? (This is Why it Matters)
We need to look at the different parts of a drum set and the various conditions in which the drums are played and stored. A drum kit has many different…
Why are Good Drummers So Hard to Find?
Good drummers, who possess complete mastery of the skills and professionalism most sought after by other musicians, are seemingly always in short supply. I believe the answer actually lies closer to the…
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