Russ Miller comes from a generation of drummers who all grew up playing in bands. Playing music all the time and constantly communicating with other musicians teaches you a skill that sitting alone in a practice room won’t: the ability to execute music on a high level. In fact, Russ makes the argument that some of the skills you need to develop to become a better musician are potentially contrary to what makes a good “drummer”.
Music is a language. The best way to learn a language is to practice speaking with other people.
Lesson Index:
0:00 – SONG: “Skin Tight”
4:47 – Introduction
8:50 – About The Lesson
13:48 – Controlling Sustain
26:18 – Drum Chops
30:45 – SONG: “Fields of Gold” by Sting
45:38 – SONG: “I’m Like A Bird” by Nelly Furtado
1:00:15 – SONG: “Run For Your Life” by Yellow Jackets
About Russ:
Russ Miller is the definition of a working, successful drummer, having recorded for various multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning recordings. His level of musicianship, versatility and prowess on the drums have led him to work with artists such as Ray Charles, The Fifth Dimension, Natalie Cole, Tina Turner & Bobby Caldwell, Nelly Furtado, The Psychedelic Furs, Hilary Duff, Steve Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Daniel Bedingfield and Meredith Brooks, among many others. Russ has performed on more than 400 albums, over 60 movie soundtracks, and has crafted four critically acclaimed solo albums. And if all of this wasn’t enough already, this seven-time Modern Drummer readers’ poll winner has authored two very successful educational books and three DVDs.
Russ Plays:
Mapex Drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Vic Firth Sticks
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