The inspiration for this beat is a simple seven note sticking that starts jus after the first kick drum note and feels as if it is "inside" a larger rhythmic piece.

Sometimes the simplest combinations of Kick, Right, Left are the best. This beat is a great example of that.

It's called "HIGH CROSS" because the hands cross over to play the hi hat and it sounds better and is actually easier to play at increased tempos.

This simple linear phrase helps us change the weight of any phrase from downbeat to up beat or visa versa.

This is a groove inspired by the rhythmic interplay of the drums of Senegal

This one is called Half Time Sizzle because it is quite fast while also being a half time groove. I hope you enjoy it, it's one of my favorites in this category.

This simple phrase is one that you can use time and time again. Here it is demonstrated as 16th notes but also play it as sextuplets and 32nd notes.

This lesson is a solid first step to cleaning up your fills and making them sound more professional.

This is a nice lesson for someone just getting into linear drumming.

This fill often times referred to as "Pat Boone Debby Boone" is often times the first if not the second drum fill learned by new students of the drums.

This fill heard time and time again in music during the Motwon era has become a staple in the drummers repertoire.

A different way to group those 16th notes