Drummery: A Behind-the-Scenes Look At My Drumming Life
Books Being Studied
Practice Log
2025-05-23 | Stick Control | 20 mins
2025-05-24 | Stick Control | 20 mins
2025-05-25 | Stick Control | 20 mins
2025-05-26 | Stick Control | 20 mins
2025-05-27 | rudiments + coordination general practice | 45 mins
2025-05-28 | combinations | 30 mins
2025-05-29 - 06-30 | more stick control| 30 mins per day
This Year's Mission Map
Primary Mission Right Now
Goal:
Complete The Design and Development of The Drum Coach Partner Program
Description:
Over the past 3 months, I've been working 18+ hour days developing the Partner Program.
I've built the Partner Site with a custom About Page and an Open Page that shares what's currently happening in the Drum Coach's life. This includes a full redesign of all Drum Coach products and the site ecosystem to align with the new branding.
I've also developed an integrated and fully automated marketing system with supporting tools, plus a BookMaker app that allows each Drum Coach to offer added value to their students through their own book.
I anticipate this development will take at least 3 more months to complete and test.
Recent Gigs & Concert Highlights
Mindset & Growth Reflections
Mindset Focus:
The Strangest Secret - Self-disciplined Action
Reflection:
"We become what we think about," doesn't mean we must constantly hold our desires in the front of our conscious mind.
It means that our dominant mental patterns, whether conscious or subconscious, shape what we act on, bring into being, and become.
It's about what we return to, what we habitually affirm through actions, and what our internal environment is wired around -- not about obsessively thinking of something all day.
Mindset & Motivation
Quote I Live By:
“Momentum creates mastery. Success feeds success.”
Weekly Motivation:
Put in the hours. The more you play, the more you grow!
Advice for Beginners:
Start now. Stay curious. Learn the theory that makes your playing unstoppable.
"Get Unstuck" Strategy:
Stop separating your limbs - train them to groove together.
Top 3 Drumming Influences
Dave Weckl
Master of precision, finesse, power, dynamic control, and of musical expression.
Steve Gadd
Master of groove, subtlety, taste, creativity, and effortless musical phrasing.
Steve Smith
Master of feel, flow, technical finesse, rhythmic clarity, and deep precision.
Alesis Strike Pro SE - Expanded
Cymbals
Hi-hat: 14" | Ride 18" | Splash 1: 10" | Crash 1: 14" | Crash 2: 14" | Crash 3: 14" | China 1: 14" | China 2: 14"
Drums
Bass Drum: 20" | Snare Drum: 14" | Tom 1: 8" | Tom 2: 10" | Tom 3: 12" | Tom 4: 14"
Accessories & Drum Gear
Roland Octopad | Cubase 13 Pro | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 | Yamaha HS8 Monitors
My Drumming Links
Visit my drummery profile and let's connect
Articles, News and Posts for beginner to intermediate drummers
A module based coaching program - with opportunity for a coaching session
A place where I track my actions - I use this as a journal to record my activities
This is where I first began developing The Drum Coach Partner Program
The flagship Drumming Foundation Program - everything revolves around this program!
Step Into Your Confidence!
Become the Drum Coach You Were Meant to Be
You don't need to be the best drummer in the room to be an inspiring coach--you just need the passion to want to guide others along their drumming journey. The Confident Drum Coach shows you that your unique drumming journey is enough to lift others up. With every beat you've learned and every challenge you've overcome, you've prepared yourself to lead. It's time to embrace your role not just as a player, but as a mentor.
Whether you're just starting, have been playing a while, or returning after a break, this guide helps you silence self-doubt and turn passion into purpose. By mastering the basics, refining your communication, and showing up with empathy and patience, you'll discover that being a great drum coach isn't about perfection--it’s about presence. Now is your moment to lead with confidence, share your rhythm, and build a legacy behind the kit.
What's Next For Me?
From Building to Sharing
For the foreseeable future, my focus remains on developing and refining the Partner Program. This phase is about laying the groundwork--creating a system that truly helps other drummers reduce the struggle of building a successful career and adding a powerful new tool to their kit. But as the framework comes together, I know there's a shift on the horizon. In the coming months, I'll be moving from creation and development into a phase of improvement, enhancement, and most importantly--sharing. This transition will pave the way for broader promotion and marketing efforts once the initial beta testing is complete. But for now, it's all about building this thing right--let's get this bad boy developed fully.