How Thomas Pridgen Warms Up

Teacher: Thomas Pridgen Length: 9 min Category: Featured, Foot Technique, Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

Thomas Pridgen is one of the World's most technically and musically proficient drummers. He shares a warm-up routine to get your hands moving.

Developing Your Finger Technique

Teacher: Thomas Pridgen Length: 8 min Category: Finger Technique, Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

Thomas Pridgen breaks down an exercise given to him early in his development that can help you build control and speed with your fingers.

Exploring Rhythmic Challenges

Teacher: Virgil Donati Length: 50 min Category: Double Bass, Foot Technique, Independence, Live Rebroadcast, Odd Times

Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai, Scott Henderson) demonstrates his approach toward breaking down rhythm, speed and independence.

Don’t Force Chops, Play Them Musically

Teacher: Mike Mitchell Length: 11 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

Would you turn your set around left-handed on a major gig to challenge yourself? Check out Mike. He is amazing! See what to do and not to do In these situations.

Technique: The Bounce Stroke

Teacher: Ralph Humphrey Length: 17 min Category: Hand Technique, Technique

Mastering the bounce stroke is key to your success as a drummer.

Technique: The Outside Release Motion®

Teacher: Ralph Humphrey Length: 8 min Category: Technique

The outside release motion was developed by the legendary Sanford Moeller.  This is fundamental to efficient playing motion and creating stress notes.