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Did you know that how you set up your kit is critical to you feeling comfortable & musical?
If you’ve just gotten started on the drums or just bought your first kit, and you’re struggling with figuring out how in the world to adjust all the drums and hardware to their perfect “sweet spot,” then today’s lesson is for you!
Neglect this crucial beginner step, and you can practice all the things in the world and still not feel at home on your instrument.
But no worries, because my goal today is to simplify all of this and show you how to adjust each component of your kit (and in what order!) so that you’re instantly feeling in control of your drums. YOU CAN DO THIS!
I believe that ANYONE can learn the drums, and I believe you’re far more capable of becoming a great drummer than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short! SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that get straight to the point of solving drumming frustration. Stay Non Glamorous, Everyone!
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
→ Know what GROOVES & FILLS to play! Grab my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide:
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
Did you know that how you set up your kit is critical to you feeling comfortable & musical?
If you’ve just gotten started on the drums or just bought your first kit, and you’re struggling with figuring out how in the world to adjust all the drums and hardware to their perfect “sweet spot,” then today’s lesson is for you!
Neglect this crucial beginner step, and you can practice all the things in the world and still not feel at home on your instrument.
But no worries, because my goal today is to simplify all of this and show you how to adjust each component of your kit (and in what order!) so that you’re instantly feeling in control of your drums. YOU CAN DO THIS!
I believe that ANYONE can learn the drums, and I believe you’re far more capable of becoming a great drummer than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short! SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that get straight to the point of solving drumming frustration. Stay Non Glamorous, Everyone!
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!






![3 steps to FASTER fills around the kit
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If you’re not able to play fast fills, your around-the-kit navigation is slow, and you find yourself running into too many “fill roadblocks” and not feeling like a “real drummer” as a result…
Then today’s lesson is for you!
Today I’ll show you how Your hands may NOT be the biggest culprit holding you back from faster, smoother fills. Instead, the answer is up here [tapping head]. But don’t worry, because I’ll give you two really fun exercises to help you solve this: “The Timeline Exercise,” and “The Fast Fills Exercise.”
You’ll be playing faster fills, you’ll be thinking more clearly while playing, and you’ll even be having more fun on the drums when we’re done. YOU CAN DO THIS.
I believe that ANYONE can learn the drums, and I believe you’re far more capable of becoming a great drummer than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short! SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that get straight to the point of solving drumming frustration. Stay Non Glamorous, Everyone!
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress! 3 steps to FASTER fills around the kit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pRCu75AerDU/mqdefault.jpg)



