The Essentials

#511 Mid Back Care for the Drummer
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Watch the lesson and learn the exercises. Focus on correcting your posture and changing your playing environment to promote a healthier back.
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#503 Playing in Church: The Drummer’s Role
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#491 Counting Basic Subdivisions 1
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This lesson covers whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, 16th notes, and triplets. Learn what each note means, what it looks like, how to count it, and what its equivalent rest looks like. Practice counting exercises A-D.
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#496 Counting Basic Subdivisions 2
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This lesson covers sextuplets, 32nd notes, quarter note triplets, ties, dots, and grace notes. Learn what each note means, what it looks like, how to count it, and what its equivalent rest looks like. Practice counting exercises A-B.
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#484 The Role of the Drummer in a Rehearsal
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No assessment criteria. Take notes on the lesson and apply it to your situation.
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#428 Staying Positive About Your Playing
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Listen to the lesson, take notes, be positive!
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#423 Motivated Practice
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No assessment criteria. Simply listen and take notes on small changes you could make that would help maximize your practice time on a daily basis.
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#254 Charting A Song in One Listen Pt.1
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No test. Take notes on how I create quick charts and begin to formulate your own shorthand method of charting songs.
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#255 Charting A Song in One Listen Pt.2
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No test. Take notes on how I create quick charts and begin to formulate your own shorthand method of charting songs.
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#373 Traditional Grip Basics
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Watch the lesson and learn the basics of how to use traditional grip.
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#348 Keeping Time Internally
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No assessment. Follow the directions.
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#67 Developing the Weak Hand
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Beginner:

Intermediate:

Expert:
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#75 Matched Grip Finger Technique
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#61 The Moeller Stroke
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This is a lesson that will continually be worked on in your playing. A test is not necessary. Simply revisit the concepts and adjust your grip as needed.
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#250 How To Practice Pt.1
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No test. Take notes and apply the concepts to your practice time.
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#251 How To Practice Pt.2
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No test. Take notes and apply the concepts to your practice time.
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#23 “How To Make Money As A Musician”
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No test. Take notes and apply the concepts.
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#252 Finger Control Pt.1
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This is a lesson that will continually be worked on in your playing. A test is not necessary. Simply revisit the concepts and adjust your grip as needed.
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#253 Finger Control Pt.2
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This is a lesson that will continually be worked on in your playing. A test is not necessary. Simply revisit the concepts and adjust your grip as needed.
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#257 How To Audition Pt.1
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No test
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#258 How To Audition Pt.2
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No test
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#259 Gripping the Stick
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This is a lesson that will continually be worked on in your playing. A test is not necessary. Simply revisit the concepts and adjust your grip as needed.
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#260 How To Set Up Your Kit For YOU
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No test. Break down your kit and take the time to set it up in a manner that best suits you and your playing.
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#261 Creating Original Drum Parts
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#13 Forearm Care for the Drummer
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Learn the stretches and begin to use them daily.
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#295 Wrist Injury Prevention
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Watch and begin to apply to your playing and warm up routines.
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