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LEARN TO BE A DRUMMER

Drummers don't dance to the beat,
they make the beat!

 

Your Subject Matter Expert

Nikki Stixx

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TIPS

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LIVE SHOWS

Learn the do's and dont's of preparing for major shows, and what the roadies will handle

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INTRO BEATS

Learn how to do this part of the show, where audience is pulled in because of your tempo or attack.


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BRANDING

Got a shtick? Get one and stick to it. This lecture discusses steps to take for personal branding.

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STUDIO TIME

Learn tips and tricks for maintaining tempo and striking power, as you perform and record to a track.

Securing Your Gear

Explore these areas for picking up some tips and tricks on traveling with all of that gear, loading and unloading and loading and unloading and setting up and tearing down and setting up again and tearing down again. Lots of items are easily misplaced and when they are, time is sure to be wasted at the next show, as you search for items that are not where they are supposed to be.

Packing Strategies

Learn a systematic way for breaking down and getting into cases with care, speed, and efficiency.

Cymbal Care

From setup and storage, to striking and riding techniques, learn to utilize sizes and weights for your pitch goals.

Gig Readiness

Learn how to keep miscellaneous gear for shows in an organized way,and save time searching for keys and cords.

Gifts and Goodies

Learn to support your brand ID with personal items sure to help you keep your drummer swag on.

Skin Specs

Learn about styles, replacement and tension settings in this section exclusive to the drum skins, or heads.

Add-ons

Adding parts and pieces, including unique toms and snares are cool, but planning is necessary for success.

Protection = Longevity

Learn the importance of keeping your drummer digits blister-free and ready for more sticking action!

Dressing the Part

Show up in custom tees that make a statement. After all, you're the drummer!

What the Pros Say

Explore these areas for picking up some tips and tricks on traveling with all of that gear, loading and unloading and loading and unloading and setting up and tearing down and setting up again and tearing down again.

Durability

Learn some easy techniques that preserve energy in the wrists and ankle muscles, while still maintaining and preserving power for strikes throughout the show!

Coordination

Get ready because here we go! Learn some easy techniques that preserve energy in the wrists and ankle muscles, while still maintaining!

Power

Get ready because here we go! Learn some easy techniques that preserve energy in the wrists and ankle muscles, while still maintaining and