Resources

Here are some great resources for aspiring drummers:

  1. My YouTube Channel - Numerous free lessons, most of which were livestreamed on a cheap webcam during the COVID quarantine months.  These videos cover all kinds of drumming topics, but focus mostly on different patterns, stickings, or grooves and how to practice them.  This is not a glitzy, hi-tech, entertainment-based channel, but a down-to-earth source of stuff to get you playing right away with me, at a speed that feels comfortable to you.  A few of my compositional works round out the channel.
  2.  Years ago, I had the privilege of studying intermittently with the late drummer/teacher, Garey Williams, a fantastic musician and generous mentor.  His own YouTube Channel is rich in playing tips as well as a series of “reaction” videos in which he watches and offers insightful commentary on some great drummers' solos.  These videos are a great logical next step to seeing in action the various patterns and concepts I introduce on my channel.

Two excellent online drum schools offering a wide range of courses also have great (and beautifully shot) YouTube channels with lots of outstanding free content.

        3. Drum Channel, featuring a number of L. A.'s top drummers and some legendary players – Thomas Lang, Terry Bozzio, Chad Smith, etc.

        4. Drumeo, based in Vancouver, B. C.
 

Thanks for visiting this page on my website.  I'll keep adding to this as time permits, but feel free to contact me to suggest or request any additional resources I haven't yet listed.