Please enjoy these free resources and suggested books! These free drum lessons and training programs cover many common drumming topics, as well as more obscure ideas, techniques, and exercises. Watch for more lessons here in the future.
Free Lessons:
- Where Do I Start? – The Drummer’s Path
- Drum Equipment Guide
- Basic Technique Tips
- How To Use A Metronome
- How To Practice
- The ‘Feels’ Of Music and Spotify Playlists
- Songs Listed By Tempo
- Drum Rudiments Are Fun To Learn
- How To Learn Rhythms
- Drummer’s Glossary
1 – “Where Do I Start?” – The Drummer’s Path
Skills and strategy for your quick improvement on the drumset. Explains how to practice and which goals you should prioritize.
2 – Drum Equipment
Here’s a resource for helping you decide on which equipment you need, and ideas on where you can get it for the right price.
3 – Basic Technique and Stick Grip
Learn the basics of how to use proper technique that avoids common mistakes. Good technique makes you efficient and graceful so you won’t hit a ‘speed ceiling’.
4 – How To Use A Metronome
Step by step runthrough on exactly how to configure a metronome, what the settings mean, and how to use it for training your skills in different ways.
5 – How To Practice Drums
Here’s a resource to show you how to practice in a way that feels fun AND gets results! Helps you organize your practice time, define goals, and stay motivated.
6 – The ‘Feels’ of Music, Plus Drumming Playlists on Spotify
Learn about the concept of ‘feels’, or ‘rhythmic structure’ within music. This concept is important for your training,
The Spotify playlists include the four typical feels in popular music – (16th note, 8th triplet, 6/8 time, and swung 16th styles) – plus a few others to jam with.
7 – Songs Listed By Tempo (Plus Music Analysis)
The BEST resource for finding music to jam and practice with! Hundreds of songs with their specific tempos, so you can find music to jam a groove at your current speed! Includes analysis of most popular tempos in each feel.
*Includes PDF versions*
8 – Drum Rudiments Are Fun To Learn
Introduction to the purpose of rudiments and the advanced technique behind them. Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn’t start your drumming career by learning these.
*Includes rudiments PDF*
9 – How To Learn Rhythms
This is a reliable method for internalizing rhythms and adding them to your vocabulary. A specific process to get you playing them from memory quickly.
10 – Drummer’s Glossary
Just what it sounds like – here’s a list of terms you should know as a drummer, with details and images.
