Running Backing Tracks (with Roland SPD-SX)
Running backing tracks at a gig or for a rehearsal can be a HUGE task. But the fact is, as people are relying on electronic sounds to produce music, backing tracks are becoming a normal part of live shows. So having some kind of set up to run tracks for a live...
Benny Greb | #VFjams Live Transcription
Working on the "VFjams Live" project with Vic Firth has been such an honor. I've gotten to transcribe and work with some of my favorite drummers on planet Earth. Each transcription has been so challenging, fun, and rewarding. But...this Benny Greb transcription...
EASY 3-Step Practice Method (This is how I Practice)
Practice. We all have to do it. But what should we do during practice time? I get asked about practice ALL THE TIME and because of that, I figured I would break down my thought process on how I practice. Before you get started, you should know the #1 rule of...
Ulysses Owens Jr. | Transcriptions | 2 of My Favorite Solos
Ulysses Owens Jr. is one of my favorite drummers. His playing is extremely technically proficient and his speed is out of this world. However, even with all his technical finesse - the music never seems to get lost. I'm always amazed at drummers who can display...
How to Record Drums (everything I know)
Recording drums is DIFFICULT. You have to be an expert at: technology, computers, microphone knowledge, running cables and...oh. Playing drums. I am on a never-ending journey of improving my recording chops. Because of that, I've decided to document some...
180 Drums Lesson | Fast Singles and Coordination
The focus of this lesson: single stroke speed and improving your coordination. I recorded this lesson a few years ago at the 180 Drums headquarters and this was one of the things I was most excited to go up and teach with them. I'll tell you why: Because this system...
Mixing Tutorial (Free Mix Template and Gear List)
This video is a tutorial that walks you through everything I do to mix my drums. I do NOT consider myself an expert "mixing guru" but I have learned a few secrets to make mixing my drums much easier over the years - so I figured I'd pass it on to you. Topics covered...
Nate Smith | Solo Transcription | The Fearless Flyers
Nate Smith...is the TRUTH. When I saw this video I thought, "I have to transcribe this solo." This is one of the funkiest, grooviest, most slammin' solos ever played. And it is only ON KICK/SNARE/HAT. Download the PDF sheet music below, and GOOD LUCK playing through...
Aaron Spears | Guitar Center Fill Lesson
Aaron Spears. He is an absolute monster. This is a quick lesson breaking down a fill he played at his Guitar Center Drum Off performance from 2011. The video above is a full lesson breakdown of the fill and the sheet music for the transcription of the original fill...
Is Vintage Gear Worth It? | My New 1979 Acrolite Snare
Vintage gear is all the rage right now, and even though I don't consider myself a vintage gear lover...I have ended up owning quite a bit of it. The video above is about the "new" 1979 Ludwig Acrolite snare I just bought. Now that I do own quite a bit of vintage gear,...
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