The Practical Pro Musician

Today we'll cover how to exercise not only our bodies while getting better at drumming with a click track, but also our minds. We'll find out how using a complex click track for practice can turbocharge our results and also make practice more fun... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part 2 of this 5-part series, we'll get in to the HOW a little bit more. Specifically HOW can we practice EFFICIENTLY and get the most out of every practice session. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we'll start on a 5-part series that's all about how to get objectively and drastically better at playing with a click track VERY quickly. We begin with the simplest part of the process: Figuring out WHAT to play when we practice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'll share a super-quick method for determining if you're playing in front of or behind the click track (or perfectly if you're a robot!)... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we'll discuss a few more thoughts I have on drum muffling; specifically a couple of concepts I've picked up on recently that opened up a new world of drumming possibilities for me... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're talking all about drum shields and how to deal with playing in one if you have no choice... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here are a couple of tips for picking out drum sticks. As always, I try to steer clear of the obvious and pick out a few considerations to make that you might not think of at first. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've been drumming for almost 30 years now. Here are a few advantages and qualities having all that drumming experience has given me... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

3 things to think about when you're muffling drums either live or in the studio... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My recommendation for an AMAZING snare drum that doesn't break the bank... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I share something you can do very quickly and easily that will not only help you get more enjoyment from playing to a click track but will also help you play with more feel alongside a click track. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've been in a lot of great bands in my career. I've also played with some truly terrible ones. So what do you do when you find yourself on stage with musicians who maybe aren't as self-aware as you'd like them to be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most common questions I get is about how I tune my drums. I wanted to give some really specific info about the method I currently use to tune my toms. I hope this helps! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when you go to a gig prepared to use a click track, but it turns out: you can't? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here are a couple of tips for choosing new drum heads. Including how to prioritize the unique features of different drum heads and find the one that's right for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we'll talk about a few of the signs I look for when deciding it's time to change out my drum heads... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm back!... and better than ever? Maybe- you be judge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we'll talk about how to become a more dependable drummer- which is the number one contributing factor to my success as a drummer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another crucial part of worship drumming is playing with dynamics. Not only loud and soft, but working out how we incorporate the INTENSITY of our playing into all dynamic levels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of 3 core traits I believe every great worship drummer should strive for- sensitivity can go a REALLY long way in improving the worship experience for everyone in your church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.