Comments on: How To Practice Drums (6 Practical Tips)

By: The Infamous Beast Gamer

The Infamous Beast Gamer — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:06:00 +0000

In reply to Morgan Black. Exactly, that's the exact same with my drumming instructor

By: Nigel Heaton

Nigel Heaton — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:28:00 +0000

In reply to Jason. Count.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:49:00 +0000

hi Jared i still find problems in filling in a beat…normally go off beat
anything that can help me will appreciate

By: Colin Reynolds

Colin Reynolds — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:13:00 +0000

Hi jared…..I am working as and when time allows which I endeavour to do each day your DVD,s from you,,,and Mikes Latin DVD courses. I have found them fantastic.
I would too like to master the foot to hand paradiddle technique which is very difficult.
I am in an Eagles tribute band and have done two or three concerts, aspiring to be Don Henley….I do like their music I must admit….borderline of rock and Country.
As you have said its important to play actively rather than just doing practice at home.
I have found your instruction dvd excellent, as Mikes.
I have had many years playing in churches with gospel music, and years ago was a solo drummer in a Boys Brigade marching band.
I do occasionally listen to Vic Firth instruction on the internet, and they have a metronome practice of rudiments that go from slow to very fast over stages….called bronze….silver Gold, diamond….I think that too is very good for practice….
Thank you for all you do for us all.,,and looking forward to VIP week in September . Anticipation of how I am at 68 years compared with others ability on the course,,,but it will be an experience not to be missed.
Looking forward to seeing you all and the surroundings there.
Best wishes
Colin

By: Morgan Black

Morgan Black — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:13:00 +0000

Is having someone slap you repeatedly in the face and asking, “Was I rushing or dragging?” number 6?

By: JoeSchmoe

JoeSchmoe — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:31:00 +0000

Awesome blog Jared, thanks.

By: Matthew Woolhouse

Matthew Woolhouse — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:58:00 +0000

Josh Kaufman has a great book out called The First 20 hours – How to learn anything Fast. I recommend reading it. Breaks down skill acquisition really well and can be applied to musicality and technique.

By: Richard N. Buccola

Richard N. Buccola — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 01:47:00 +0000

Jared that’s for all your dedication and hard work. It’s appreciated and I share your videos all the time. My question is about rule number 4. When doing the combinations of paradiddles, are you doing them at the same time? Or just first with your right hand and right foot and then with your left hand and left foot. I find it hard enough to do it separately, but at the same time?! Insane!! If so, can you post a video of it,doing it very slow to show us and then at what ever speed you got them up to!! Thanks!!

By: Dave2423

Dave2423 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 01:41:00 +0000

These are practice tips I picked up from and article about Jojo Mayer. Its very simple (which I’m sure you’ll appreciate) but it also promotes practice as being meaningful, (a necessary part of any practice session).
Yr. Friend,
D. L. Brazelton

By: Rey Munda Nasol

Rey Munda Nasol — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:25:00 +0000

i wanna practice drums everyday…but i can only start as soon as someone donates a kit for me hehehehe…thanks in advance!

By: David Paul Craig

David Paul Craig — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:31:00 +0000

I like your post and especially liked item 1–“Always Go Into A Practice Routine With A Plan.” I recently was asked to read “Wooden” by coach John Wooden, who was named Coach of the 20th Century by ESPN. I wasn’t really interested in basketball, and I couldn’t comprehend what I could learn from an “old” basketball coach, but I was very wrong. I learned about focusing on the “details” and the importance of planning for efficient practice. It’s well worth reading, and if the message isn’t clear, substitute “drumming” everywhere he writes “basketball.” 🙂
I’m also reading “A Mind For Numbers,” which is a book about learning and teaching methods. Our brains are really good at focused learning for short periods of time, so keep the lesson plan short and concise, but, and this emphasizes a point Jared made, to implant a technique in our brain (called “chunking”), it needs a daily reminder for a period of time. In other words, when learning a new technique, detailed focused attention is initially required followed by daily practice of the technique. Working on something new everyday without reviewing yesterday’s or last week’s work, may not implant the chunk in our brain. Lots more in the book supporting Jared’s five items, but substitute “drumming” everywhere the author writes “mathematics.” :-))

By: Lillyanne Chowdhury

Lillyanne Chowdhury — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:48:00 +0000

You’re incredible! Your authenticity and attitude baffle me! Thanks for what you do, Jared.

By: Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:55:00 +0000

Thanks again Jared you do help to motivate me, to get me off my butt and sit at my drum set, Im 50 yrs old and finding motivation is hudge for me, so Thanks Again u must surely care about all drummers I admire that greatly!! Gods Best to ur Business Jared!! Sincerely Scott R.