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Perseverance

When successful people in all walks of life are asked how they achieved their success, they almost always attribute it to perseverance. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Roy Burns
Jan 25, 2019

Reggae 101: The Steppers Beat

Exploring One of the Genre’s Essential Grooves

by Tommy Benedetti
Dec 27, 2018

Path Orchestration

A Unique Method for Developing Fills

by Jost Nickel
Dec 27, 2018

The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 3

Part 3: 8th Notes and 8th-Note Rests

by Miguel Monroy
Dec 27, 2018

Musical Palindromes

A Twisted Rhythmic Challenge

by Aaron Edgar
Dec 27, 2018
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Getting Unstuck

I have a few students who are accomplished, professional drummers. I always ask them, “Why are you here? You play well, and you’re working. How can I help you?” In almost every case, the response is, “I just feel stuck.…

by Roy Burns
Dec 12, 2018

Playing Around With Time

One aspect of drumming that I enjoy very much is playing around with time.

by Rod Morgenstein
Dec 12, 2018

Warm-Ups and Mobility Guidance

Part 1: Stretching Facts and Myths

by Brandon Green
Nov 30, 2018

A Different Approach to Flams

Developing Technique in a Modern Metal Context

by Aaron Edgar
Nov 30, 2018

Polyrhythmic Bass Drum Workout

Challenging Your Endurance and Time

by Daniel Bédard
Nov 30, 2018

Pataflafla Builders and Shifters

Adding Syncopation to the Essential Rudiment

by Bill Bachman
Nov 30, 2018

The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2

Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes

by Miguel Monroy
Nov 30, 2018
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Applying The Paradiddle-diddle

As a student, I always try to seek out new ways to use rudiments on the drumset, and as a teacher, I encourage my students to do the same.

by Jeff Macko
Nov 14, 2018

Mousey Alexander — Drumming And Courage

In 1957, I was scheduled for an audition with Benny Goodman's band at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

by Roy Burns
Nov 14, 2018
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