Rudiments: Why you blank when trying to play rudiments in a jam or live performance (despite hundreds of hours practising them)

I think a lot of people get the wrong idea about rudiments. They think rudiments are either boring, and something they have to just repeat over an over, and they'll show up in their playing eventually. Or they think rudiments are essential hand technique training mechanisms to open up skills, but they miss the point of how to use them musically. And if you do practise rudiments the wrong way, that's true. This podcast is about what to do instead...

If a someone comes to me to improve their hand speed, why on earth would I recommend students focus at least a third of their time on creativity when working on their rudiments, rather than doubling down on repetitions on the pad? Because it leads to faster hands, while ALSO developing your creative freedom on the drums, that means you can actually USE those rudiments in your playing. (And it's more fun) Here’s what happened…

In a world full internet videos teaching thousands of fills, beats and songs online... Drummers aren't getting taught this one key skills that is really the core game changing skill that allows you to play musically confidently, and learn songs rapidly by ear...

This podcast is a summary of what I have learned from two of my favourite books of all time on habit building... And from years now of obsessively trying to understand and help all my students build positive habits of drum practise. I have helped students with all manner of neurological challenges and strengths and weaknesses by using these principles. Originally I became obsessed with this topic due to my own large dificiencies in this area. I have what I you could call and obsessive personality... So I get hooked in on things hard... But can also easily get dragged in to new activities and lose sight of precious habits. These days I have a deep control over this that means I can be self employed and show up to all activities that I need to including my own daily practice regimen. My goal with this podalcast is that it helps you find new and effective evidence based approaches to navigate your own challenges and get and stay on track with your drumming goals while having the time of your life. Happy drumming! 😁 Matt

In this podcast I share a new discovery neuroscientists have found that proves we all have the ability to develop incredible discipline. In this podcast I share how you can use that information and turn it in to simple actions to train yourself to become more disciplined and consistent than ever in your drumming. To book a call and get more personalised help from me go to infinitydrumming.com or email me at [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Use this science backed method called the Pomodoro method to exponentially increase your results from drum practises... And help decrease injuries too!

This is the main points I have noticed in many years of teaching and studying with the world's best on the topic of hand technique. I know if you have been struggling with doubles, this podcast will help you.

(Sorry about the traffic sounds) I made this little trick up to help myself and my students be able to be consistent in drum practises, and more effective, while also handling the tendency to feel like procrastinating and jamming things we already know.

Alot of people are about to have a complete change in routine... I hope this podcast helps you make conscious choices with that shift asp you can drum more, and be happier in your life. Let me know your thoughts.

In this episode I'll be covering an issue close to my heart. There's a lot of my fellow drumming brothers and sisters out there struggling. I hope this helps you understand why you are feeling demotivated and how to pick it up again.