Stephen Taylor
More Cowbell!!!
I’ve helped thousands of drummers improve their playing. I can help you too.
Now, in the real world (which is what makes this skit all the funnier) the cowbell isn’t called for near as much as we want it to be. I’ve found that if you look hard enough though, you can find plenty of application for it. Check out the lesson below, download the sheet music, and work through the 3 levels that I outline in the lesson.
We Need More Cowbell
Far too often we limit ourselves to old ways of thinking (i.e. the cowbell can only be played on quarter notes in a classic rock song). If we will take a moment in our practice time and think outside of the box, we can often come up with some really great innovations. Just look at the song “Blurred Lines”. It’s not my favorite song of all time, but the groove is infectious. And it’s got cowbell all over the place!
There’s been a HUGE change in the YouTube channel…we now, after 4 years, have a regular weekly schedule. That’s right, 3 videos every week. Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. This has allowed me to expand the type of content that I put up. All of it is still aimed at learning more about the drums, just in a little more entertaining fashion. If you don’t already, be sure and subscribe here. Below is a fun video I put up on Wednesday.
Can You Drum?
A quick note to wrap things up…there is a HUGE sale going on in the download store right now. 50% off of every downloadable drum lesson and book. Some of the lesson packs are as low as $4. It’s just my way of saying “thank you” for all of the support throughout the year. Go here to snag your lessons for half off.
Now…GO PRACTICE!!!
-Stephen T.
December 2014 lesson schedule
December 2nd @ 10:00 am – #510 Ending Fills on Beat 2 – Intermediate
December 2nd @ 8:00 pm – #511 Mid Back Care for the Drummer – All Levels
December 2nd @ 8:30 pm – Student Reviews
December 3rd @ 11:30 am – #241 Elvin Jones Style & Analysis – All Levels
December 4th @ 1:00 pm – #512 Songo: Moving the Accent Part 2 – Intermediate
December 4th @ 5:00 pm – #513 Transforming Your Fills With Dynamics – All Levels
December 9th @ 10:00 am – #257 How to Audition Part 1 – All Levels
December 9th @ 4:30 pm – #514 Tom Grooves in a Rock Setting – Beginner/Intermediate
December 9th @ 5:00 pm – Student Reviews
December 10th @ 11:30 am – #258 How to Audition Pt.2 – All Levels
December 11th @ 9:00 am – #191 “The Oakland Zone” Tower of Power – Advanced
December 11th @ 5:00 pm – #261 Creating Original Drum Parts – All Levels
December 16th @ 10:00 am – #253 Finger Control: The Drop Grab – All Levels
December 16th @ 8:00 pm – #515 “Black Dog” Led Zeppelin – Intermediate
December 16th @ 8:30 pm – Student Reviews
December 17th @ 11:30 am – #516 Hand & Foot Fills Using Singles – Beginner
December 18th @ 1:00 pm – #517 Hand & Foot Fills Using Doubles – Beginner
December 18th @ 5:00 pm – #518 Implied Time Study 1 – Intermediate
December 22nd @ 10:00 am – #519 Implied Time Study 2 – Intermediate/Advanced
December 22nd @ 5:00 pm – #192 “Pocketful of Soul” Tower of Power – Intermediate
December 23rd @ 10:00 am – #520 Basic Uses for the Herta 1 – Intermediate
December 23rd @ 8:00 pm – #521 Basic Uses for the Herta 2 – Advanced
December 23rd @ 8:30 pm – Student Reviews
December 29th – no live component – #221 “Superstition” Stevie Wonder – Beginner
December 30th – no live component – #522 “Like a Rolling Stone” Bob Dylan – Beginner
December 30th – no live component – #259 Gripping the Stick
December 31st – no live component – TBA