Phrasing Across the Barline
This lesson has something in it for drummers of all levels in terms of playing fills across the barline. Besides being an opportunity for some…
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Bass Drum Awareness | Exercises and Groove Applications
During this user-requested practice session, Claus takes us through some patterns targeting bass drum accuracy. These exercises help us pinpoint exactly WHERE in the bar…
Spice Up Your Halftime Shuffle – part 2
In part 1 of Spice up your Halftime Shuffle we looked at some concepts incorporating a Final of 7 into a shuffle context. If you…
Jazz Drumming & Comping 2.0 – Part 2
The craziness continues with more strategies and alternative ways to organize comping jazz comping ideas. Including explanations of the bits we left out last time. …
Finger Technique – Singles to Flams
This lesson was put together in response to a member’s request for more focus on finger technique. Claus takes you through a practical way of…
Get Your Flams Together
Are you ready to open the can of worms that is Flams?! Let’s get into it. Claus will guide you through several exercises incorporating flams…
Pad Routines For Your Vacation
Away from home with only sticks and a pad? This live meeting contains enough content to practice for your next three holidays too! Based on…
DRUM(SET) HISTORY: Evolution of the Instrument, Styles and Patterns
As players of such a ‘young’ instrument, we often don’t stop to consider the rich history behind the drumset from the past century or so.…
Hand Technique Puzzle
This online meeting covers an interesting discussion regarding the many facets of hand technique, and the possibilities of gaining more depth to one’s approach. Of…
Groups of 4 Ideas
In this live lesson Anika gives you a glimpse into the many concepts included in her course ‘The Power of Groupings’ here on Open Minded…