Drumming System – How To Play Drums By Ear – OVD 01 – Mike Michalkow’s

Quick Overview

Everything in the photo is included in the complete Drumming System. You get 20 instructional DVDs. Over 30 hours of video training. There are 15 play-along CDs with over one hundred unique play-along songs, 5 spiral-bound workbooks jam packed with lesson charts, and bonus content that is only available during this special.

Everything you need to progress from beginner to seasoned professional is covered in this comprehensive training package. How to play drums by ear, how to practice efficiently, drum rudiments, foot techniques, punk rock, heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, grunge rock, progressive rock, folk rock, classic rock are some of the key topics.

How To Play Drums By Ear – DVD 01

Do you want to learn how to play the drums on your own? This DVD will teach you everything you need to play for the first time. No sheet music reading ability is required. Everything is learned by listening.

The topics include getting started, drum kit setup, drum set posture, drumstick grip, basic pedal technique, basic drum beats, and playing with a song.

How To Practice Efficiently – DVD 02

Learning to play the drums involves practicing. The biggest difference in your progress is learning to practice efficiently. The information you need to create a balanced practice routine is provided in this DVD.

It covers topics like: why we practice, practicing tips and tricks, structuring practices, the casual schedule, the motivated schedule, and motivation for practice.

Drum Theory & Notation – DVD 03

Many drummers are intimidated by learning to read and write. drum theory is often seen as being very complicated and challenging.

Mike makes learning theory and notation easy by breaking it down into simple steps. You will learn how to read and write basic drum beats. It is designed to make things fun. You are sure to have. I get it. You begin to understand music on a whole new level.

Hand Technique – DVD 04

Do you want to learn how to hold the drumsticks? Mike will show you how to get the most out of every stroke you play.

It’s one of the most under-rated aspects of playing the drums, because it affects so much. The way you play can be changed by proper hand technique. You will learn how to use your hands in a variety of ways to ensure your drumming potential.

Drum Rudiments – DVD 05

The building blocks of the drums are the drum rudiments. They are the letters that make up the words that we can play on the drums. The core patterns are the ones that have ever been played on the drums.

There are five categories for drum rudiments: single strokes, drum rolls, paradiddles, flam-based, and drag-based.

Mike shows you how to use the six most popular rudiment patterns in your drumming.

Foot Techniques – DVD 06

The drummers spend too much time on their hands and can sometimes ignore the feet. To make sure you get the most from all four limbs, this DVD covers all the foot techniques.

Bass drum techniques, bass drum independence, hi-hat foot techniques, hi-hat independence, double bass drumming, and double bass drumming exercises are topics for the foot technique. The lesson content applies to drummers of both single and double-bass drums.

Heavy Rock Lessons – DVD 07

Do you like playing heavy rock music? The DVD includes beginner to advanced grooves from punk rock, heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, and progressive rock.

The provided workbooks and genre-specific play-alongs are provided on the included audio CDs, and every single pattern covered in this instructional DVD is also included. It is a great learning experience for beginners, intermediates, and advanced drummers.

Mixed Rock Lessons – DVD 08

Are you interested in other styles of Rock music? Folk rock, classic rock, country, and odd-time are included in the mixed rock lessons DVD. The lessons are step-by-step for beginners to advanced students.

The grooves on this DVD are included in the workbooks and there are also companion songs on the audio CDs. Pick individual drum beats that sound great to you and work through the lessons from start to finish.

Groove Rock Lessons – DVD 09

Do you want to learn to play the drums? Some of the more groovy styles of rock are covered in this DVD. The lessons are more suited for intermediate and advanced drummers, but they start with easy patterns that beginners can learn and master.

As with all the beat training DVDs, the patterns covered here are also featured in the workbooks and have companion play-along songs on the CDs. Learn the beats and apply them to real music.

Jazz & Latin Lessons – DVD 10

Are you interested in playing more than just rock music? This training DVD is jam-packed with lessons on both Jazz and Latin drumming patterns that are sure to take your playing to the next level.

As you master these fun and unique beats, you will learn to play with more freedom and control. The various patterns are included in the workbooks, and related play-along songs can be found on the provided audio CDs.

Drum Fills – DVD 11

Do you want to learn how to play amazing and creative drum fills like some of the drummers you look up to? In order to play patterns for all styles of music, you need to know everything you can about this DVD.

The first thing Mike does is teach you the basics of creating drum fills, and then shows you examples of how he uses them. It is easy to incorporate the patterns into your everyday drumming with the simple step-by-step lessons.

Dynamic Drumming – DVD 12

Simple drum beats sound amazing when they are played with dynamics and grooves. The DVD contains valuable tips to help you improve the way you play.

You will learn how to turn ordinary beats into powerful grooves. Mike covers topics like how to modify a beat, cross-sticking, and ghost notes. The lessons will change the way you play.

How To Build Speed – DVD 13

Do you want to achieve maximum speed around the drum set? Do you want to improve your control of your hands and feet? There are tips for all the speed drummers on this DVD.

Mike shares some insider tips on how to build incredible speed with simple exercises that are proven to work. The first thing you will do is take the concepts from the practice pad and apply them to the entire drum set.

Drum Setup, Tuning & Gear Tips – DVD 14

Do you have any questions about how to setup or tune your drums? Everything you need to set up your kit is contained in this DVD.

How to setup 5-piece and 4-piece sets, and tips on expanding your drum set are covered. Specific tips on how to make your snare drum, bass drum, and toms sound their best will be given to you.

Over the years, Mike has discovered some personal gear tips. The suggestions are useful for beginners.

Live Gig & Studio Drumming – DVD 15

Do you want to be a drummer? There are valuable tips in this DVD for both live and studio situations. Mike has been playing the drums for 20 years.

How to get gig, reading drum charts, working with a band, sound-checking tips, and studio drumming tips are topics. These lessons are necessary for drummers to move from student to professional.

Drum Soloing – DVD 16

Have you ever wanted to play a drum solo? Is it possible that you have watched some of your favorite drummers play and wondered how they were able to be so creative? This DVD will show you how to create and play a unique drum solo.

The main DVD sections include how to build a drum solo, soloing with shots, soloing with breaks, soloing over a vamp, and will wrap with Mike showcasing some of his drum solo for inspiration.

Drum Play-Along 1 – DVD 17

Half the fun of learning the drums is being able to play with a band, so the Drumming System includes a huge selection of play-alongs. Every style of music covered in the lesson DVD has a song that works well.

Some of the tracks on this DVD feature Mike playing along with a chapman stick, as well as songs that were performed with a live band in the studio. You can start by watching the video, and then use the companion workbooks and CDs to play along with the drum-lesson audio tracks.

Drum Play-Along 2 – DVD 18

There are even more songs for you to play along with on this disc. There are more full-band tracks and some that are pre- recorded.

Mike performs every play-along song in a full band and educational view on these play-along DVDs. The provided sheet music and audio CDs can be used to play along with the workbooks.

Drum Play-Along 3 – DVD 19

This DVD begins where the last one ends. There are over 100 total play-along songs, and it includes even more styles of music for you to enjoy.

The songs covered in the Drumming System play-alongs are included in the provided workbooks and audio CDs. You have everything you need to learn, master, and watch each song to boost your drumming to the next level.

Bonus Lessons – DVD 20

On the last day in the studio, Mike filmed some fun bonus-lessons. The lessons did not fall into any specific category, so they are included on the disc.

The lesson topics include showmanship tricks, unique ways to use the paradiddle rudiment, a fun double double fill, and a creative paradiddle-diddle fill. If you want to learn something different, check out these lessons.

Play-Along Songs Without Drums – CDs 01-07

There are over 100 unique play-along songs on these audio CDs. They can be used within a CD player or ripped to a portable music player for personal use.

You can find a complete CD track listing in the back of the book. Specific references to CD and track numbers are included in both the training DVDs and the workbooks.

Play-Along Songs With Metronome – CDs 01-07

The second set of audio CDs are the same as the first, except they have metronome clicks over all of the provided songs. If you have trouble playing over the normal versions, you can use the secondary discs to get a better feel for the speed at which you are to play.

The CD track listing in the back of the book works well for this set, as they are numbered and arranged the same. The same goes for the training material. You will always know where to find the audio tracks.

Metronome Tracks – CD 08

You can use the tracks on the bonus CD as an alternative to buying a metronome. All the way up to 200 BPM are included in the various tempos.

Track listings can be found in the back of the book. Pick the track you want to play and pop in the CD. For personal use, you can rip the tracks to your portable mp3 player.

Workbook 1

The first few training DVDs have sheet music for lessons. The topics include beats and fills, the basic quarter note, eighth note sub-divisions, 16th note sub-divisions, 32nd note sub-divisions, eighth note triplets, 16th note triplets, quarter note triplets, dotted notation, counting rests, time signatures, drum

References that point to related lessons on the provided DVDs are included in all of the lessons.

Workbook 2

The previous one ended here. It has sheet music for punk rock, heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, grunge rock, progressive rock, folk rock, classic rock, country and more.

The beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons make learning easy through progressive steps. If you have trouble with the beats, you can always skip back.

Workbook 3

There are lessons from the training DVD. The topics include: drum fills, jazz drum fills, hand-to-feet combinations, dynamic drumming, ghost notes, accented notes, cross-sticking, open-close hi-hat, and speed building exercises.

The drum fill sections are the focus of most of the pages. Many examples of beginner-to-advanced fills are demonstrated on the included DVDs.

It is a good idea to start by watching the video lesson. The patterns can be taken to your drum set. You can hear the pattern before you try to play it on your own.

Workbook 4

The provided play-along songs are included in this workbook. There are references to both the training DVD and the audio-track details in every lesson. You will know where to find the relevant material for the song immediately.

It includes the speed at which the song is played. Before attempting the song, you can start by practicing the various beats and fills with a metronome.

The option to get a CD with or without a metronome click is available when you play the song along to the CD. You can jam directly with the drum-less track if you start with the metronome sound.

Workbook 5

The enhanced version of the Practice Routine Generator is included in the workbook. There is a list of direct DVD references within the routine generator. You can find relevant lessons immediately by doing this.

You can also write your own custom beats, fills, and patterns on the blank paper.

If you ever misplace the hard-copies, you can get back-up copies of the five workbooks in PDF format. It helps if you need to print off additional practice routine paper.

Who is Mike? And What Are His Qualifications?

Mike has been teaching drums for 20 years. He has taken private lessons with many people.

Mike spent the summer of 1993 in New York City, where he took private lessons on the drums and conga. He would hang out at local jazz clubs where he could learn and see many of his favorite artists perform, such as: Marvin Smitty Smith, Max Roach, Tony Williams and many other greats.

Mike has a passion for drums and percussion that has earned him a name in the business and his summers consist of heading the drum department for the West Coast in the USA for the National Guitar Workshop which he has been doing since 2000.

As well as keeping a busy teaching and performance schedule, Mike spends many of his days and nights in the recording studio with song writers and bands with styles ranging from Progressive Rock, Latin, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Folk, Celtic, Country, Metal, and R&B.

He has performed at the Vancouver International Drum Festival in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 by invitation of Yamaha Drums and has shared the stage with drummers such as Chad Smith, John JR Robinson, and Cindy Black.

He is endorsed by a number of cymbals, drums, and accessories. He is a Yamaha Drums clinician on the full acoustic and electronic line.

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