For this month’s article I’d like to share several different topics that I feel were monumental for my growth as a drummer. I call these “The Game Changers”. There are several topics so this article will be split into two parts. Part 2 will be featured in next month’s Modern Drummer. When I look back on my drumming journey from day one, I discover that there were several concepts that became foundational building blocks for my playing. Every time I was able to incorporate these concepts into my practice routine, my playing took a huge leap forward. I’m confident it will do the same for you. Even if you are just starting out, it’s never too early to look into these concepts and begin to apply them to your drumming. For Part 1 there are four topics: Understanding subdivisions, Learning to read music, Developing your ears and Learning to write charts/roadmaps. […]

July 2022 Issue