Links Mentioned In Chat Tuning Lesson Track: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/courses/the-complete-guide-to-drum-tuning/ Drumming & Your Ears Lesson Track: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/courses/drumming-your-ears/ Hand Technique 101: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/courses/hand-technique-101/ Benny Greb SpongeBob Drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SziF4mesPA Little Booty Shakers: https://tnrproducts.com/shop/little-booty-shakers-red/ Tim’s Little Booty Shakers Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEPsWzNFPyY Jumplinks to Student Questions: 00:00:23 - Introduction 00:03:41 - IEMS & Ear Protection, and tips on changing drum heads. 00:09:21 - Issues with starting new track in Audacity 00:13:12 - Should you bury the beater on the kick drum? Same question with the drum sticks? 00:18:02 - Kick pad wearing out on e-kit after changing beater on kick pedal. 00:25:00 - Added trigger on e-kit is affecting the snare sound. 00:27:43 - Thoughts on what to look for in a new drumstick? 00:32:25 - GIVEAWAY WINNER! 00:33:28 - Trying to record band practice with a mixer to garageband, but having issues with levels. 00:36:57 - Having issues with faster tempos. My foot is slower than my hand speed. 00:40:49 - Do you like to mount your rack tom to a cymbal stand or a snare stand? 00:43:48 - How do you record yourself using your iPhone? 00:45:44 - Should I purchase a Behringers interface (cheaper) or the Focusrite (little more expensive?) 00:49:42 - Will a 20x14 bass drum work in a modern setting? 00:51:36 - Are expensive e-kits worth it? 01:01:12 - Is that a Fiberskyn drum head on your kick drum Tim? 01:02:21 - Is there a mesh snare upgrade option for the Alesis e-kit. 01:04:40 - Needing a new drum throne, thoughts on the Pork Pie thrones? 01:06:24 - Thoughts on adding conga sounds onto my kit? 01:09:53 - Housekeeping