practice pad workshop Archives

42 Ways to Groove Without Cymbals on the Drum Set

BY BRAD SCHLUETER | FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE’S MARCH 2018 ISSUE Does your drumming feel stagnant? Have you ever gotten a little tired of listening to yourself play?... Read More

Practice Pad Lessons Workshop with stick control

Lesson: 40 Ways to Play a Single ‘Stick Control’ Exercise

BY BRAD SCHLUETER | FROM THE FALL 2019 ISSUE OF DRUM! If you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island with food, shelter, no responsibilities, an... Read More

How To Add A ‘Questlove’ Feel With The Drag Beat’s Precise Sloppiness

BY GARRETT TYLER | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF DRUM! Sometimes playing it “wrong” can sound so right. That’s the case with the drag beat, which is now solidly ... Read More

42 Ways To Groove Without Cymbals

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE’S MARCH 2018 ISSUE | BY BRAD SCHLUETER Does your drumming feel stagnant? Have you ever gotten a little tired of listening to yourself play... Read More

How To Add Toms To Your Drum Set Grooves

From Drum Magazine's August 2017 Issue | Text And Music By Andy Ziker Most drummers just call them toms, though some still use the proper name: tom toms. Eithe... Read More

How To Incorporate Latin Rhythms into Pop Music on Drum Set

From DRUM! Magazine’s September 2017 Issue | By Andy Ziker One of the perks of teaching young students is that I get to stay abreast of current radio pop. Thou... Read More