Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
👉 FREE YOUR LIMBS in 5 Steps! Build 4-way coordination to confidently play whatever you want on the drums, so that drumming becomes EASY for you. Learn exactly how at my upcoming workshop ➡ thenonglamorousdrummer.com/free-your-limbs-in-5-steps
0:32 - The simple, technical reason you might be struggling with cross sticks…
2:52 - Cross-Stick Myths… (and terminology confusion!)
5:12 - 3 Steps to a Good Cross Stick
5:20 - Step 1
6:42 - Step 2
8:01 - Step 3
13:45 - Which end of the stick should I grip?
16:50 - What other creative things can we do with this?
24:29 - Favorite cross-stick groove songs…
28:04 - Question for you…
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT YOU…
You are closer to professional level drumming than you think. You just need a nudge in the right direction.
The truth is 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!
Here at the Non Glamorous Drummer we’re all about helping self-taught drummers know what to practice and how to practice so that they can nail songs and become the drummer everybody wants in their band.
If you want to dip your toes in the water here, dive into our hundreds of YouTube lessons on every drumming topic imaginable.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
P.S. - Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
P.P.S. - 👉 BEGINNERS! Play your favorite songs by knowing what GROOVES & FILLS to play. Cheat the process with my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
👉 FREE YOUR LIMBS in 5 Steps! Build 4-way coordination to confidently play whatever you want on the drums, so that drumming becomes EASY for you. Learn exactly how at my upcoming workshop ➡ thenonglamorousdrummer.com/free-your-limbs-in-5-steps
0:32 - The simple, technical reason you might be struggling with cross sticks…
2:52 - Cross-Stick Myths… (and terminology confusion!)
5:12 - 3 Steps to a Good Cross Stick
5:20 - Step 1
6:42 - Step 2
8:01 - Step 3
13:45 - Which end of the stick should I grip?
16:50 - What other creative things can we do with this?
24:29 - Favorite cross-stick groove songs…
28:04 - Question for you…
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT YOU…
You are closer to professional level drumming than you think. You just need a nudge in the right direction.
The truth is 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!
Here at the Non Glamorous Drummer we’re all about helping self-taught drummers know what to practice and how to practice so that they can nail songs and become the drummer everybody wants in their band.
If you want to dip your toes in the water here, dive into our hundreds of YouTube lessons on every drumming topic imaginable.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
P.S. - Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
P.P.S. - 👉 BEGINNERS! Play your favorite songs by knowing what GROOVES & FILLS to play. Cheat the process with my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
