The Essentials Video Course (EVC) is for beginner drummers or intermediate drummers who have not had any formal lessons or training. The skills presented throughout the course are essential to becoming a good drummer. Please see here for more information and a detailed outline of the course.
Each lesson contains multiple videos. Click on each lesson to view them.
Lesson 1
Grip and Position
Lesson 2
Metronomes & Introductions
Lesson 3
Point Up and Down
Lesson 4
Rudiments Sheet 1
Lesson 5
The Double Technique
Lesson 6
The Buzz
Lesson 7
Highland Laddie & The Black Bear
Lesson 8
The 25 Stroke Buzz Roll
Lesson 9
The 13 Stroke Buzz Roll
Lesson 10
The 7 Stroke Buzz Roll
Lesson 11
The Flam
Lesson 12
Rudiments Sheet 2
Lesson 13
Single Hand Development
Lesson 14
History of the NA Massed Band Cadences
Lesson 15
The 2/4 Massed Band Cadence
Lesson 16
The 4/4 Massed Band Cadence
Lesson 17
The 3/4 Massed Band Cadence
Lesson 18
The 6/8 Massed Band Cadence
Lesson 19
Performance Videos