Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
→ Solve your WEAK HAND, and build FAST FLUID chops you can apply to the full drum set with 3 daily pad exercises. Grab the free e-guide for the 30 minute daily practice routine!
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/30-minute-pad-routine
2:42 - 4 quick tips for hanging on to your sticks
5:40 - The 2 likely, deeper reasons you’re dropping sticks:
6:23 - Big Action #1: The secret to smooth motion around the kit...
10:51 - Big Action #2: How to avoid stick clash...
13:22 - A cool fast-fill to learn to test this out
15:36 - The "Intentionality Exercise" (orchestration paradiddles)
If you’re dropping or throwing a stick at least once every gig or practice session, whether it be from grip issues & hand fatigue - or sticks running into each other and clashing…
…Then today’s lesson is for you!
If you’re tired of feeling like a clumsy amateur or a fraud who has no technique, then you’re in the right place. Let’s fix this.
A great solution for eliminating “stick droppage” is to get your hands stickier or to use grippier sticks (and those are great tips!). But the truth is, there are 2 bigger actions you must take beyond the grip tactics in order to once-and-for-all stop dropping sticks while playing.
Believe me, I’ve been there. I used to have to keep extra sticks attached to my snare for that very purpose. But after implementing what I’m teaching you today, I haven’t dropped a stick in years. You can do the same!
Today I’m giving you 4 quick tips for getting you on the right track with this, then we’re going deeper into the 2 likely reasons why you’re actually losing sticks - And we’ll solve this together. YOU CAN DO THIS.
ADDITIONAL LESSON to check out:
Eliminate stiff hands for MORE SPEED with LESS EFFORT
youtu.be/5CIDPkgT5rQ
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. Anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
→ Solve your WEAK HAND, and build FAST FLUID chops you can apply to the full drum set with 3 daily pad exercises. Grab the free e-guide for the 30 minute daily practice routine!
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/30-minute-pad-routine
2:42 - 4 quick tips for hanging on to your sticks
5:40 - The 2 likely, deeper reasons you’re dropping sticks:
6:23 - Big Action #1: The secret to smooth motion around the kit...
10:51 - Big Action #2: How to avoid stick clash...
13:22 - A cool fast-fill to learn to test this out
15:36 - The "Intentionality Exercise" (orchestration paradiddles)
If you’re dropping or throwing a stick at least once every gig or practice session, whether it be from grip issues & hand fatigue - or sticks running into each other and clashing…
…Then today’s lesson is for you!
If you’re tired of feeling like a clumsy amateur or a fraud who has no technique, then you’re in the right place. Let’s fix this.
A great solution for eliminating “stick droppage” is to get your hands stickier or to use grippier sticks (and those are great tips!). But the truth is, there are 2 bigger actions you must take beyond the grip tactics in order to once-and-for-all stop dropping sticks while playing.
Believe me, I’ve been there. I used to have to keep extra sticks attached to my snare for that very purpose. But after implementing what I’m teaching you today, I haven’t dropped a stick in years. You can do the same!
Today I’m giving you 4 quick tips for getting you on the right track with this, then we’re going deeper into the 2 likely reasons why you’re actually losing sticks - And we’ll solve this together. YOU CAN DO THIS.
ADDITIONAL LESSON to check out:
Eliminate stiff hands for MORE SPEED with LESS EFFORT
youtu.be/5CIDPkgT5rQ
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. Anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
