drum lessons

Hi,
I am starting drum lessons in Randwick Sydney so if you are interested in getting started let me know.  I am available preferably Monday to Friday. 

K

best way of practicing drumming for ME

My new practice regime that I am drawing up at present is to practice rudiments (see earlier post), read drum charts and to play free style, to a click or just to challenging or even enjoyable songs.  Next is to practice with other musicians and then to gig.

So with this new regime, which I am enjoying immensely, my drum skills are expanding like the universe.

Without structure I have found that I was not really progressing.  It is also important for me to diarise my progress; this leads to a real way to measure what you are doing and seeing the results.

Happy practicing and check out www.thedrummersportal.com

K

drummers portal

Hi,
I have been adding content to my website, www.thedrummersportal.com
Things I have been writing are about Jazz Drumming amongst other things.
Cheers
K

Why practice rudiments?

Hi,
Practicing rudiments is the ideal way to strengthen your hand, arm muscles and to fine tune your nerve, muscle mind connection.  It was extremely tedious at first to practice rudiments and my students found it to be the case too.  But I turn this into one of those pursuits where we aim to achieve a little better with each practice, and to then update our practice regime.

The only reason why I still practice rudiments is that the results speak very loud and attest to the power one can gain from doing rudiments.  Start with a metronome at 60 beats per minute and run through single, double, paradiddle, and press down roll.  Do a left start and a right with a base on the first of every 8 beats.

Regards,

K

a half hour practice

Hi,
This is my power half hour practice
1, I run through single stroke, double, paradiddle, single paradiddle - diddle, multiple bounce roll, flam accent, flam tap, flamacue, flam paradiddle, single flammed mill, pata fla fla, swiss army triplet, inverted flam tap,  single drag tap, double drag tap, lesson 25, single drag-a-diddle, drag paradiddle, drag paradiddle 2, single ratamacue.

I practice these from 80 bpm - 216 bpm.  I have found that when things get busy and I don't have time to practice so much, I just do these rudiments with a base and a hi-hat to mark the first of every bar.

Let me know if I can clarify anything or if you would like to add something.
Regards,
K

practice schedule

Hi, I am seeking out and compiling the method of drum practice that you employ.  Let me know what exercises you do, if you practice in a studio, on an electronic kit, if you practice reading or if you just go for a jolly old bash.

Feel free to respond and I look forward to your post.

K

Drumming news in Sydney

Hi everyone.  I am a drummer who over the past 22 years has been drumming in some way, either as a very interested 11 year old to an adult who has been evolving as a drummer and teacher for a few decades now.  I am located in the eastern suburbs and am available as a teacher, session musician and a helpful person out there for the purpose of musical exploration and evolution.  Be sure to check out my site, though it is still in its construction phases, www.thedrummersportal.com, and my band website, www.kingwithnothrone.com.  

Over and out...