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1:41 - The TRUTH about how we learn…
3:08 - So what is the big “NO-NO”?
4:11 - The #1 rule for avoiding choppy playing
8:52 - The first thing you must do…
11:11 - The critical 2nd step that’s easy to skip…
11:41 - The importance of “mental practice”
12:29 - Time to play, but don’t break our rule!
20:41 - Question for you…
Every beginner drummer I’ve ever worked with starts off making this same mistake, which causes their playing to bog down and get sloppy whenever they’re playing something new.
But then I have them do this one little trick, and they suddenly play smoothly and effortlessly! Today we’re breaking down what this is.
What if your playing was smooth instead of choppy? What if playing the drums felt easy instead of difficult? What if you could learn new material faster? This is what I’m helping you do today.
By avoiding this one sneaky little habit that we’ve all done at some point, you can significantly smoothen out your playing and learn new grooves & fills faster.
Today I’m teaching you how to avoid the fundamental mistake every beginner makes, and in the process you’ll learn 3 steps to learning & playing any groove or fill better than you’ve ever played it before. 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
1:41 - The TRUTH about how we learn…
3:08 - So what is the big “NO-NO”?
4:11 - The #1 rule for avoiding choppy playing
8:52 - The first thing you must do…
11:11 - The critical 2nd step that’s easy to skip…
11:41 - The importance of “mental practice”
12:29 - Time to play, but don’t break our rule!
20:41 - Question for you…
Every beginner drummer I’ve ever worked with starts off making this same mistake, which causes their playing to bog down and get sloppy whenever they’re playing something new.
But then I have them do this one little trick, and they suddenly play smoothly and effortlessly! Today we’re breaking down what this is.
What if your playing was smooth instead of choppy? What if playing the drums felt easy instead of difficult? What if you could learn new material faster? This is what I’m helping you do today.
By avoiding this one sneaky little habit that we’ve all done at some point, you can significantly smoothen out your playing and learn new grooves & fills faster.
Today I’m teaching you how to avoid the fundamental mistake every beginner makes, and in the process you’ll learn 3 steps to learning & playing any groove or fill better than you’ve ever played it before. 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!
