12 Tips for Dealing With Poor Behavior in a Drum Lesson
He was only a little kid, but boy; he could explode! Short and skinny—even for a twelve-year-old—he looked as quiet as a mouse. That was deceptive: this guy had …
Category: Learning Drums
Nailing the Drum Feel: How to Pick the Right Grooves
Most of us have been there. We’re playing a song with a great band, and something isn’t clicking. A slow song feels like a dirge, a fast song sounds …
How to Survive Your First Drum Audition: Tips To Land The Gig
By Matty Allen Maybe just reading the word makes your palms begin to sweat as your sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear. For many new drum set players, an …
10 Quick Ways to Dampen Your Snare Drum
By Matty Allen If you’re a drum set player, then you know how vital your snare drum is to your artistic voice. Ideally, when you’re preparing to perform or …
Cruise Ship Drumming: 5 Things To Consider Before Disembarking
By Matty Allen In the summer of 2017, My personal life was a mess. I had just graduated from college with a degree in imposter syndrome. My parents were …