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Swipe right to see the video. Why I use 2 vastly different stick sizes and *gasp* brands. For private lessons DM me here or follow the link in my bio. #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vaterdrumsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns #codedrumheads @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums @codedrumheads (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTeFVrMdwB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Swipe right to see the video! I thought I’d try something new and give you some simple practice in tips that I use all the time. This video covers what to practice when you feel like you lack direction. #practicing #drumpractice #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vaterdrumsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns #codedrumheads @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums @codedrumheads (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRPJZDMsQy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The two best exercises I have ever done on the drums:: The free stroke (as taught to me by @dragodrumslondon ) Open Close technique What are your go to exercises? #freestroke #openclosetechnique #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vaterdrumsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #drumnosis @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdydDwDgV9R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some shots of my studio. I have my main kit and teaching kit as well as my studio mates drum set. Literally surrounded by drums. #drumheaven #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwAOk1s21J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some pictures from a rehearsal for a new project at @rockbottommusiccroydon The kits are great here and cymbals are provided. It’s a great place to rehearse. The air conditioning was a welcome bonus 😊 First picture is my weapon of choice: @vaterdrumsticks 3a fatback. #rockbottommusiccroydon #rehearsals drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Rockbottom Music Croydon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdqv49UM_98/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some close ups of my cymbals (and one of my face 😂😂) I have played @sabiancymbals for as long as I can remember. I slowly assembled this collection over about 10 years and I have yet to have a breakage in 20 years or so. The cymbals are all the HHX series and the crashes are @thevirgildonati signature. Hands down the best crashes I have ever played. They record like a dream. #cymbals For private lessons DM me here or follow the link in my bio. #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdiz0YUMbUm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday I was asked how I managed to interleave the right and left hand when playing the open close technique. Here you can see how I did it. I play in unison for a fixed amount of bars, and then I separate my hands out. Remember I’m left-handed so I’m leading with the left hand here. I usually go from two bars all the way up to 50. It’s similar to the famous “stone killer” exercise but applied to open close. In the photos you can see some close-ups of my practice kit that I have upstairs of my studio. It’s a Bill Sanders practice drum set. The manufactured by Bill in the UK and they’re really high quality. I believe you can order them from @footesuk in London. #openclosetechnique #billsanderspracticepads #footesdrumstore #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdgXE8ssFzc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What my feet see 😂😂. Here is a view of my pedal setup. I’m using a @pearl_drums eliminator double lefty with the blue (medium) cam. The beaters are set to 45 degrees and the spring tension is moderate to low. The red thing you can see on the chain is the @vrukdrummaster SnapMaster. This little device gives a softness to the pedal action and assists rebound. It’s not expensive and well worth checking out. I’m not usually a fan of gizmos but this attachment actually makes a worthwhile difference. #vruk #snapmaster drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CddrT6ms3n9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday I had a bit of a breakthrough in my practising of the open close technique. I was able to interleave both hands to produce a single stroke roll. I practice this technique every day for 15 minutes. It’s taken 15 days to reach the point where I can play a roll which in the grand scheme of things is fairly quick even though sometimes it felt like I was never going to get it. I feel like a big hump has been crossed. Now I just need to keep slowly upping the tempo and eventually I’ll reach my target. When learning a new technique you can sometimes feel like you’re never going to get it. This is why it’s a good idea to write down when you practice how long you practice for and what the speed is. It helps put it into perspective and makes a little doubting voice that says “you’ll never get it” be quiet. #openclosetechnique #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdbErJWA41f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you forget your practice pad during a break in teaching…. Use the desk! My open close technique is progressing. The left hand is somewhat faster than the right although it doesn’t quite have the same control (I’m left-handed). The right hand seems to have a little more snap and it feels more even if a little more rigid. I’m starting to be able to interleave the technique although annoyingly it’s easier to do open close on the left hand and fingers on the right hand. I’m sure this will rectify itself in time. #openclosetechnique #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vaterdrumsticks @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYRuDbMJX_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’ve heard really good things about @codedrumheads so when it was time to re-head my @mapexdrums Orion I asked @rockbottommusiccroydon to order me a set of single ply coated batter heads (10,12,16,14) and the requisite resonant heads. I’m really looking forward to seeing how they sound. I have high hopes 😊 I also picked up a brick of @vaterdrumsticks 3a fatback’s. Having tried out @ciaradrums pair and loving them I have invested in many pairs! #drumheads #codedrumheads #vaterdrumsticks #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdV5SHCM2-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Todays open close technique practice included practising the technique on each hand individually and some unisons. I work from two bars to 50 bars on each hand. It takes about 15 minutes. Then I do about five minutes of unisons. The technique is completely new to me, I’ve been practising it for about two weeks consistently and today my hands started to feel even. I even began to be able to interlaced them. I can see the potential for this tune technique and I’m really looking forward to it being realised. I must thank @dragodrumslondon for setting me my assignments for practice and overseeing my hand development. Even after nearly 30 years of playing I still feel like there’s a way to go and seek out friends and experts like Felipe who know more about hand technique than me. Never stop learning 😊 Cheers to @dalil_the_drummer for shooting these. #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #openclosetechnique #pushpulltechnique @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vicfirth @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdQeewHsdKB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Practice today was in my shed with my trusty real feel practice pad and my vic firth Thomas Lang signature sticks. As you can see they have endured quite a few rimshots… drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vicfirth @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOGxfejm5C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How I practice the open-close technique for speed and relaxation. drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vicfirth @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJA9Z2MnjD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some open-close technique for you. Now that I have acquired a lovely new iPhone I thought I’d try some shot in shot exclamation so you can see up close what I practice. This technique has really loosened my hands up. 15 minutes a day every day. drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns @sabiancymbals @sabian_uk @mapexuk @mapexdrums @vicfirth @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJATuzslKE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A short clip of some groups of 9. These are played on the double pedal and start with two kick drum strokes. This gives the full a “backwards” feel. Try it out! #inversions #ninesforever @sabian_uk @mapexuk @vicfirth @pearl.unitedkingdom @pearl_drums #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns (at Drumnosis Drum Tuition) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbujkm5s0aW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here’s a little warmup snippet shot by @ciaradrums Before our jam session last week. Im playing lots of groups of nine in triplets. Swipe left to see one of my favourite phrases, a group of five in a group of four using double strokes on the bass drum. I recommend jamming with another drummer especially when is open to experimentation and improvising as Ciara. Watch to the end for an excellent drum face :-) #jamming #drumjam #drummersjamming #drums #drummer #drumnosis #doublepedal #bassdrum #doublebassdrum #drumfam #drummerslife #drumteacher #drumlessons #drumstagran #drumsharing #mapexdrums #sabiancymbals #pearlpedals #teacher #teaching #vicfirthsticks #practice #practicing #moellertechnique #stickcontrol #constantreleasetechnique #garychaffee #lineardrumming #garychafeepatterns (at Rockbottom Music Croydon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca67tjjMM7O/?utm_medium=tumblr

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