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Jared Falk  /  Drummers
Every Drummer Does This
What do car blinkers, sprinklers, and windshield wipers have to do with drumming? They all have this one thing in common...

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenges:
12 Inch Toms

In this challenge, Jared Falk and technique guru Bruce Becker identify three 12 inch toms while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Jared Falk  /  Rudiment Applications
Office Drumming: Fingers To Wrist Control
Do you work a desk job? Can't sneak out to play drums? This quick fingers-to-wrists exercise can level up your technique in just a few minutes a day.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenge: Crash Cymbals
In this challenge, Jared Falk teamed up with technique guru Bruce Becker to see if they could identify three crash cymbals while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenges:
Snare Drums

In this challenge, Jared Falk teamed up with technique guru Bruce Becker to see if they could identify three snares while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
Drummers Who Are Social Media Natives
How have social media drummers influenced the world of gigging and self promotion for every other drummer?

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Sonor Drums: A Drumeo Documentary
Join Jared as he tours the Sonor factory and learns about the people and history behind this amazing brand.

Jared Falk  /  Health
How To Find Motivation To Play Drums
In this video, Jared shares his insights into what some may call the hardest part of drumming. Enjoy the bonus drum solo afterwards!

Jared Falk  /  Health
How To Have Good Posture On The Drums
A straight back is just one piece of the puzzle - good posture largely comes from how you set up the drum set.

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Hand Independence Builder For Beginner Drummers
When you're just starting out on the drums, it's difficult to separate your limbs and have them all do different things at the same time.

Jared Falk  /  Beginner Lessons
5 Beginner Drum Techniques From The Best Beginner Drum Book
Here are 5 must-know beginner drum techniques that will help you spice up your boring old drum beats.

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
Rodney Holmes’ Thoughts On Drum Education
Hear Grammy Award-winner Rodney Holmes discuss skill development, his thoughts on drumming education, and working with Santana.

Siemy Di  /  Foot Technique
Left Foot Challenges For Intermediate Drummers
Siemy Di will further challenge your left-foot independence by having you learn three new beats that make ample use of the left foot.

Siemy Di  /  Foot Technique
Left Foot Challenges For Beginner Drummers
As a beginner drummer, don't neglect your left foot! Try these challenges taught by Siemy Di.

Jared Falk  /  Practice Tips
Easy Drumming Independence That Sounds Hard
I just re-launched Independence Made Easy: a 26-week course designed by yours truly. Each Monday of each week, for 26 weeks, you will get a new video lesson with hand-picked exercises and detailed instructions on what to practice (and for exactly how long). Reaching your goals is all about having a clear vision and a […]

Sarah Thawer  /  Full Lessons
Exploring Indian Grooves On The Drums
When it comes to percussion, Indian music relies heavily on the use of a varied array of hand drums. However, over the last several decades, many drummers have studied and discovered ways to bring the drum-set to Indian music by transforming the rhythms to work in the context of a full kit – and that’s […]

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
Luke Holland’s Outlook On Drumming & Music
Get to know Luke a little bit better, learn about what makes him tick as a musician, and find out how he got so successful on YouTube.

Dave Atkinson  /  Podcasts
Gavin Harrison – The Art Of Drumming
Gavin Harrison talks about his career, his outlook on drumming, and what it means to be a success.

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
The State Of Music Education
The world of music education has changed dramatically over the last 30 years. Tommy Igoe discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
The Truth About Being A Drum Podcaster
DrumGAB host Seamus Evely discusses his vision, how he prepares for each episode, and how he chooses his guests.

Dave Atkinson  /  Podcasts
Picking Russ Miller’s Brain
Russ Miller shares his thoughts on how music and drummers have developed over time, and what you should do to get the gigs you want.

Jessica Burdeaux  /  Full Lessons
Practice Tips To Become A Well Rounded Drummer
When practicing drums there are many routes one can follow to do so in an efficient and effective manner. However, if you’re looking to carve the best possible practice routine to make you a well-rounded drummer, it can be a tricky prospect. There are, after all, only so many hours in a day and an endless amount of topics you could choose to devote your practice time to. Enter Jessica Burdeaux and this lesson, where you’ll learn how to use your practice time to make you a balanced, diverse drummer!

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
Nick D’Virgilio Talks Drum Gear
Jared and Dave pick Nick's brain about drum gear, how he got his first big break, and what drives his enthusiasm for music and drumming.

Dave Atkinson  /  Podcasts
The Top Moments Of Harvey Mason’s Career
Harvey reminisces about cool moments from his career, plus the importance of music education and knowing your way around charts.

Brandon Khoo  /  Songs
3 Tips On Playing In A Cover Band
No matter how much fun it might seem to be a cover-band drummer, there are a few things that every drummer should always take in consideration before fully committing. With many years of experience as a cover-band drummer, Brandon Khoo is the best man to give you three tips that will allow you to be […]

Dave Atkinson  /  Podcasts
Kaz Rodriguez On The Music Writing Process
Kaz Rodriguez, known for his drumming prowess and his popular drumless tracks, talks about synesthesia and his approach to writing music.

Jared Falk  /  Podcasts
Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett Talks Music, Drumming, And Life
Get to know Jonathan Moffett - former drummer for Michael Jackson - and learn what it was like to work with the biggest names in pop music.

Dave Atkinson  /  Podcasts
Creating Your Own Success As A Modern Drummer
Jessica Burdeaux shares tips to help you build your following so you can strengthen, propel, or kickstart your drumming career.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How Drumsticks Are Made
The good folks over at Pro-Mark and D’Addario were kind enough to give us a tour of their factory so we could learn exactly what goes into making the perfect drumstick. You’ll see the processes for cutting, grading, sorting, drying, grinding, finishing, inspecting, and pitch matching (yeah… There are a lot of steps). From tree […]

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How Drumheads Are Made
It’s time to hit New York to visit D’Addario and get a tour of the Evans Drumhead factory! Strap yourself in because you’re about to get a glimpse of how some of the best drumheads in the world are made. You’ll see everything from hoop forming, film cutting, their 360 technology, as well as the […]

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