What are the key differences between an average drummer and an above average drummer? Natural talent? Could be. Hard work? Sure. But often the missing ingredient in getting to the next level is CONFIDENCE. Here are some techniques to improve your confidence as a drummer. Find a Mentor A mentor is someone more experienced [...]

The Percussive Arts Society publishes the traditional 26 rudiments on their website. You’ll also find some drum corps, contemporary, and orchestral rudiments there. View the rudiments online here: http://www.pas.org/Learn/Rudiments/RudimentsOnline.aspx Download the rudiments for printing here: http://www.pas.org/Libraries/PASIC_Archives/rudiment_1.sflb.ashx Buy the 2 DVD set of the Rudiment Project in the PAS gift shop here:  http://members.pas.org/Core/Orders/category.aspx?catid=16

If your drumming journey hasn’t included any theory instruction yet, get started with some fabulous resources that are available free on the internet. Why Study Theory? Drummers are sometimes perceived as the non-musicians in the band.  The stereotype of the college guy starting to play the drums to get into a band without having any [...]

Drum instructor Larry Bennett shares his experiences teaching girls and women how to play drums. He also provides his top four tips for practicing. My approach to teaching drum students is simple. Be the best that you can be and have fun doing it.  While it’s obvious that guys dominate the world of drumming in [...]

Boston, Massachusetts, July 2008 — Renegade Minds’ “Guitar & Drum Trainer” software for musicians won the “Best Vertical Market Program or Utility Award” at the Shareware Industry Awards Banquet on July 19th. Guitar & Drum Trainer helps musicians of all levels learn new music easier and faster, and runs on Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista. The Shareware Industry [...]