How Pro Drummers Teach Other Pro Drummers Pt.1

Teacher: Dave Elitch, Michael Miley Length: 59 min Category: Live Rebroadcast, Musicianship, Practice Tips

In this first lesson, Artist of the Month, Dave Elitch is joined by Rival Sons drummer Michael Miley! Together The share insight needed to play professionally.

The Detroit Shuffle

Teacher: Tony Braunagel Length: 7 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Secrets From the Pros, Shuffle

Tony and James Gadson explain the Detroit Shuffle and how many rock and R&B classics have used the groove in hit songs.

1 – Sitting Position & Playing the Bass Drum on 1-2-3-4

Teacher: Chad Smith Length: 7 min Category: Foot Technique, Free, Fundamentals, General

Learn how to sit comfortably while playing the bass drum and getting the limbs and brain moving.

Warming Up With Grooves and Dynamic Control

Teacher: Adrian Cota Length: 10 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Dynamics, Secrets From the Pros

Adrian Cota, drummer for Cody Simpson, discusses his warm-up routine, including the importance of the right balance between groove and rudiments.

Joe Morello Inspired 5/4 Jazz Time Feel

Teacher: Joe Morello, Peter Erskine Length: 8 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Jazz, Odd Times, Secrets From the Pros

Peter demonstrates drumming in odd time signatures such as 5/4 and 7/4 and then breaks down the classic jazz standard "Take Five".

Playing Time With A Bass Player

Teacher: Curt Bisquera Length: 40 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Live Rebroadcast, Musical Styles, Musicianship, Practice Tips, Time Keeping

Curt Bisquera along with the very talented bass player Dan Lutz, demonstrate how to play the drums with a bass player.

Exploring Improvisation and Developing Your Voice

Teacher: Ed Soph Length: 58 min Category: Improvisation, Jazz, Live Rebroadcast, Musicianship, Time Keeping, Vocabulary

Former drum instructor from University of North Texas breaks down valuable information needed to improve your time and feel.

A “Killer” Lesson on Feel

Teacher: Peter Erskine Length: 8 min Category: Jazz, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

Peter explains how something as simple as thinking about the subdivision differently can change the feel of an entire song.

Developing Pocket Grooves

Teacher: Curt Bisquera, Don Lombardi Length: 41 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Live Rebroadcast, Time Keeping

This is a lesson with Curt Bisquera, he teaches you some great tips on pocket grooves with Don Lombardi.

How Pro Drummers Teach Other Pro Drummers Pt.2

Teacher: Dave Elitch, Michael Miley Length: 54 min Category: Hand Technique, Live Rebroadcast, Rudiments

Check out how Dave introduces more technique concepts and how to play with power and proper stroke execution.