Drum Lesson I Apr 2026

The first lesson is the hardest because you’re teaching your brain to coordinate four limbs independently, but once that first groove "clicks," there’s no better feeling.

Hi-hats (for keeping time), the Crash (for accents), and the Ride (for steady patterns). 2. Proper Grip and Posture Drum Lesson I

The secret to drumming is . For the next week, the goal is 15 minutes a day focusing on: Consistent timing (using a metronome). Keeping the grip relaxed. Moving smoothly between the hi-hat and snare. The first lesson is the hardest because you’re

Learning to let the stick "bounce" off the drum head rather than burying it into the plastic. Proper Grip and Posture The secret to drumming is

Sitting at the right height so your hips are slightly above your knees, allowing your feet to move freely on the pedals. 3. The Foundation: Basic Stroke & Rebound

Using the wrists like a hinge rather than moving the entire arm. 4. Rhythmic Notation (The Basics) Music is a language of time. In Lesson I, we introduce: Quarter Notes: Counting "1 - 2 - 3 - 4." Eighth Notes: Counting "1 - & - 2 - & - 3 - & - 4 - &." 5. Your First Groove: The "Money Beat"