DRUM RUDIMENTS!

PRIME WEEKNIGHT LESSON TIMES AVAILABLE!

It should be no surprise that the most requested lesson times are evenings between 5p - 9p as those tend to work best with most people's schedules. Therefore, there is usually a waiting list for these highly sought after times. However, at the moment, I do have a small number of prime weeknight slots available. I do expect these to fill very quickly so select a lesson package and contact me now to claim your spot!

RUSH "TOM SAWYER" DRUM COVER

February was the 44th anniversary of the release of the iconic RUSH album 'Moving Pictures.' To honor the occasion, I recorded my version of 'Tom Sawyer.' I used a drumless version of a live performance from the bands 'Snakes and Arrows' tour. Because, playing along to the studio version wouldn't have been hard enough! 😉

RUSH "LIMELIGHT" DRUM COVER

The band has been adding a couple of RUSH songs recently so I decided to redo the drum cover of Limelight I did a couple of years ago that was recorded with a single room mic. The new version is multicam with a fully mic'd up drum kit!

KISS "WAR MACHINE" COVER

This is the second track from my upcoming solo cover album which will feature me playing all the drums, guitar, and bass along to the original vocal tracks of a few of my favorite classic hard-rock and metal tunes. Plus, every song will have a drum solo!

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NEW SERVICE: Drum Kit SetUp & Tuning

One of the biggest hurdles for new drummers to overcome is, ‘How do I set these things up?!’ A drumset needs to be set up and configured so that reaching all the drums and cymbals is comfortable and ergonomically efficient. Get professional assistance in setting up and tuning your drumkit in your own home to make playing and practicing a much more enjoyable experience!

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Van Halen "JUMP" - Drum Cover

Still working on setting up some recording templates and a workflow to allow for quicker, more consistent audio and video production. Recorded an easy song I've played forever as a test.

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THESE GUYS LIVE at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand.

Another tune from the Friday Night Bandstand in Lancaster, OH on August 2nd, 2024. A slightly more rock version of "Everbody Wants to Rule the World!"

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THESE GUYS LIVE at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand.

The opening song from the These Guys Live show at the Friday Night Bandstand in Lancaster, OH on August 2nd, 2024. Bouncy stage, 90+ degrees and a wireless vocal mic in the kick drum, what could go wrong?!

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Expanded lesson times available for summer!

With school out for summer, I have expanded lessons times on Wed., Thu., and Fri. starting as early as 1pm. Contact me now to claim your spot and make this summer ROCK!

ACCEPT'S "BALLS TO THE WALL" COVER

This is the first track from my upcoming solo cover album which will feature me playing all the drums, guitar, and bass along to the original vocal tracks of a few of my favorite classic hard-rock and metal tunes. Plus, every song will have a drum solo!

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Dynamics Lesson #1 - 16th Notes w/Accents

Dynamics are crucial to drumming. They create contrast and emotion. Mastering dynamics requires precise control over your stick strokes and body movement. Here are 13 beginner exercises designed to build your ability to play accents on any 16th note, or combination of 16th notes, with either hand.

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How do I tune my snare drum?

Tuning a snare drum for rock music involves finding a balance between a crisp crack and a powerful tone that cuts through the mix. Here's a general guide to get you started.

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Get Better at Drums — faster!

There are many things you can do to get better at drums faster. Click the link for a few tips.

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Van Halen "Right Now" with These Guys Live.

Playing Van Halen's "Right Now" with These Guys Live. 2 camera video with live audio recorded from my in-ear monitor feed.

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Multiple Lesson Days and Times Now Available!

With quite a few existing students changing lesson times due to new school schedules and commitments, I have a number of lesson slots currently available. Lessons are offered afternoons and evenings Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Friday schedules subject to change based on my live performance schedule.) I also have limited times available on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Slots are filling very quickly so I encourage you to select a lesson package and contact me now to claim one before they're all gone!

Billy Squire “In the Dark” with Stadium 11.

3 camera shot performing Billy Squire's “In the Dark” while subbing with the Stadium 11 band at Leon's Garage in Marysville, OH on July 20th, 2023.

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Full 26 Song Set in 21 Minutes!

I've been helping my friends in Stadium 11 by filling in on a bunch of shows this summer. Here's our entire set at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand condensed into 21 minutes.

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Led Zeppelin's “Rock and Roll” with the Stadium 11 band!

Filling in on drums with the Stadium 11 band at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand.

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Monday Evening Lessons Available This Summer!

With my very busy gig schedule this summer, I am opening up Monday evenings to accomodate some of those students whose lessons will be impacted by Friday and Saturday shows. There is also room for a couple of new students as well. These are filling very quickly so select a lesson package and contact me now to claim your spot!

Can Playing Drums Keep You Young?

Yes, there is evidence that learning a musical instrument can slow cognitive decline in older adults.

Drum lessons are great for kids!

Drum lessons are a great way for kids to learn about music, develop their coordination and motor skills, and have fun. Here are some of the benefits of taking drum lessons...

How do I choose a proper drumstick?

Here are some tips on how to choose a proper drumstick...

Check out the MB1 PopUp Video!

I had a little free time over the holidays so I added a "PopUp Video" style treatment to a drum cam performance of the Toto song "Rosanna" from a These Guys Live show over the summer. Check it out!

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Due to Popular Demand — Saturday Lessons Now Available!

I am now offering a limited number of Saturday morning and early afternoon in-studio lesson slots. These are filling very quickly so I encourage you to select a lesson package and contact me now to claim one of these coveted Saturday slots before they're filled!

A Limited Number of Prime Evening Lesson Time Slots Available!

In an almost unprecedented circumstance, I currently have a limited number of prime evening lesson slots available on Wed. and Thu. evenings between 5p and 8p. These are normally the most requested times as you might imagine and usually have a wait list. But, a few students have recently had to change lesson times and the wait list is empty. Contact me now to grab one of these time slots before they're gone!

New Live Performance "Drum Cam" Videos Added

I've added a couple of new videos from some recent These Guys Live shows to the live performance video page. More live performance and free lesson videos coming soon!

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"Stone Killers" - Part 1

This free PDF lesson is a great endurance and stick control exercise.

"Triplet Thunder"

Six new ideas for creating sextuplet fills and solo ideas.