Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
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1:16 - 2 reasons I wasn’t flowing smoothly through songs (maybe you can relate!)
2:19 - The exercise that will give you so much confidence in your song-playing
3:22 - 5 steps to smoother transitions on the drums (with the “flexibility exercise”)
4:13 - Step 1: Creating two grooves…
6:41 - Step 2: Learning to FEEL time…
8:32 - Step 3: Adding a fill…
10:52 - Step 4: Putting it together…
13:12 - Step 5: Predicting the song form with ABABCB
20:20 - Question for you as we wrap up…
Are you ever playing a song, and you're constantly having these panic moments where you're like -
"OH NO - What's coming next???"
Maybe you feel choppy and disjointed in your playing, like you're always just hanging in there trying to remember the next part in the song... the next fill... the next correct thing to play. If this is you, you're in for a super practical lesson today.
What if you could smoothly flow through a song, going from part to part and groove to fill and back again effortlessly?
I'll be honest with you - This is not a skill we're all born with.
But the cool thing is you can use the “Flexibility Exercise” to improvise a made-up song on the fly, getting more confident and smooth transitioning between drum parts in a song.
Today we're diving into 2 big reasons why effortless flow is not happening, then we'll break down 5 steps to smoother transitions on the drums.
This will be highly practical and actionable, so let's dive in! YOU CAN DO THIS.
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!
→ Grow faster by KNOWING WHAT TO PRACTICE! Download the free, 30-mins-a-day beginner’s PDF guide for automatic & quick growth: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/knowwhattopractice
1:16 - 2 reasons I wasn’t flowing smoothly through songs (maybe you can relate!)
2:19 - The exercise that will give you so much confidence in your song-playing
3:22 - 5 steps to smoother transitions on the drums (with the “flexibility exercise”)
4:13 - Step 1: Creating two grooves…
6:41 - Step 2: Learning to FEEL time…
8:32 - Step 3: Adding a fill…
10:52 - Step 4: Putting it together…
13:12 - Step 5: Predicting the song form with ABABCB
20:20 - Question for you as we wrap up…
Are you ever playing a song, and you're constantly having these panic moments where you're like -
"OH NO - What's coming next???"
Maybe you feel choppy and disjointed in your playing, like you're always just hanging in there trying to remember the next part in the song... the next fill... the next correct thing to play. If this is you, you're in for a super practical lesson today.
What if you could smoothly flow through a song, going from part to part and groove to fill and back again effortlessly?
I'll be honest with you - This is not a skill we're all born with.
But the cool thing is you can use the “Flexibility Exercise” to improvise a made-up song on the fly, getting more confident and smooth transitioning between drum parts in a song.
Today we're diving into 2 big reasons why effortless flow is not happening, then we'll break down 5 steps to smoother transitions on the drums.
This will be highly practical and actionable, so let's dive in! YOU CAN DO THIS.
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!
