Creating Fills Around the Kit

Teacher: JR Robinson Length: 11 min Category: Fills, Secrets From the Pros

JR talks about using fills around the kit. He also demonstrates some of his most iconic fills. Your going to want to check this one out!

How To Add ” The Funk” In Your Playing

Teacher: Rick Latham Length: 51 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Live Rebroadcast, Musical Styles, Vocabulary

Rick, the author of "Advanced Funk Studies", discusses the ingredients of getting a good feel and sound while playing distinct funk grooves. 

Defining the Concept of Time

Teacher: JR Robinson, Luis Conte Length: 5 min Category: Inspiration, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

The ultimate definition of time from two of the most respected timekeepers in music.

Working on Your Inner Clock

Teacher: JR Robinson Length: 8 min Category: Musicianship, Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

JR Robinson gives some tips on how to improve your inner sense of time and feel. He also demonstrates his Concept of bass drum technique.

The 5 Most Common Mistakes Drummers Make

Teacher: Dave Elitch Length: 1 hr 3 min Category: Live Rebroadcast, Musicianship, Practice Tips, Time Keeping

One of todays most in demand teachers demonstrates the 5 most common mistakes he sees drummers making and how you can improve those areas.

Developing Better Time

Teacher: JR Robinson Length: 5 min Category: Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

JR Robinson - timekeeper on over 300 million records sold - gives you his tips on how to keep time on drumset.

Tips Used in the Recording Studio

Teacher: Curt Bisquera Length: 4 min Category: Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

In this lesson Curt Bisquera will share what he feels is most important when you go into the studio for the first time.

Learning Life Experiences With Thomas Pridgen

Teacher: Thomas Pridgen Length: 59 min Category: Foot Technique, Inspiration, Live Rebroadcast, Vocabulary

Thomas Pridgen is one of today's most creative drummers. He demonstrates his approach to music from a bigger perspective than just beats, fills and patterns.

Analyzing Sound, Motion and Style

Teacher: Alex Gonzalez Length: 11 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

Alex discusses his natural approach to the drumset and how your body motion can help you develop a sound and a style.

How to Use a Shaker on the Kit

Teacher: Richie Gajate-Garcia Length: 3 min Category: Percussion, Secrets From the Pros

The shaker is a very important piece of Latin Percussion that has been adapted to be used in all styles. Check out Richie using the shaker on the drum set.