Earn the Stage Drumming

Subdivisions are everything

In this exercise I move step by step through
8ths → triplets → 16ths → 16th triplets → 32nds

But the most important part is NOT how fast it gets

The real work starts at the end

When I reach 32nds I don’t just touch them and stop — I stay there as long as I can keep them clean controlled and relaxed
The moment they start to fall apart that’s the limit
And that’s exactly where progress happens

A lot of drummers rush through this kind of exercise just to reach the faster subdivision
But speed without control is useless
If it’s not tight it’s not ready

What you want to focus on
• Even spacing between every note
• No tension while increasing speed
• Consistent sound no accents by accident
• Staying relaxed especially at the top speed

This is one of the simplest but most effective ways to build real control endurance and speed on the drums

And the best part you don’t need anything fancy
Just a pad a metronome and honesty with yourself

Don’t stop when it gets hard — that’s where it actually starts

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Drumpractice

My favourite Hip Hop Drum Groove 🥁

10 drum rudiments in 60 seconds 🇫🇷🥁

Practicing rudiments in front of the Eiffel Tower felt like the right place to run through these:

Single Stroke Roll
Double Stroke Roll
Paradiddle
Inverted Doubles
Triple Paradiddle
Ratamacue
Swiss Triplet
Flam
Flam Tap
Triple Stroke Roll

🥁 Pro tip:
Practice every rudiment leading with both hands.

Most drummers always start with their dominant hand.
Switching the lead hand helps you develop balanced speed, control and even hands.

Which rudiment is your favorite?

Playing an instrument does something incredible to your brain 🧠🥁

It improves memory.
It strengthens coordination.
It trains focus.
It reduces stress.

And it literally builds new neural connections.

All while you’re just… playing music.

If you want to do something great for your kids, give them an instrument they love. It might change their life.

Most beautiful drum practice spot 🇫🇷🥁

While I was in Paris I found this view and thought… this might be the perfect place for a quick drum warm-up.

Try this exercise with me:

• Single Stroke Roll
• Double Stroke Roll
• Inverted Double Stroke
• Triple Paradiddle
• Back to Single Strokes with switching lead hand

Sometimes a different location makes even a simple practice routine more fun.

Save this and try it in your next practice session.

Check out this cool linear drum beat 🥁

“Linear” means you never play two notes at the same time. Every note happens one after another.

Here’s the breakdown:

Kick
Hi-hat
China
Snare

Pattern:
K H C K S C K H
C H K C S K C H

Tip: You can also replace the China with a cowbell or ride bell for a completely different vibe.

Try it on your kit and let me know how it feels 🔥

Take this Funky Drum Beat!