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How to Improve Left-Hand Control on the Drum Kit – Drum Practice Routine (Part 28)
David Montoya 7/9/25 David Montoya 7/9/25

How to Improve Left-Hand Control on the Drum Kit – Drum Practice Routine (Part 28)

Struggling with ghost notes or balance in your drumming? This focused routine helps you build left-hand control with practical exercises and groove work.

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How to Use Ghost Notes Creatively in Drum Grooves – Drum Practice Routine (Part 27)
David Montoya 7/8/25 David Montoya 7/8/25

How to Use Ghost Notes Creatively in Drum Grooves – Drum Practice Routine (Part 27)

Learn how to use ghost notes to add groove and texture to your drumming. This beginner-to-intermediate routine focuses on subtle dynamics and creative flow.

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How to Refine Your Timing with a Metronome – Drum Practice Routine (Part 26)
David Montoya 7/7/25 David Montoya 7/7/25

How to Refine Your Timing with a Metronome – Drum Practice Routine (Part 26)

This beginner-friendly drum routine helps you master timing with a metronome through simple exercises that build accuracy, feel, and confidence.

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The Ultimate Warm-Up Routine for Drummers (Part 25 – Drum Practice Series)
David Montoya 7/2/25 David Montoya 7/2/25

The Ultimate Warm-Up Routine for Drummers (Part 25 – Drum Practice Series)

This daily warm-up routine helps beginner and intermediate drummers improve control, endurance, and coordination — all in 30 minutes.

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How to Practice Drum Transitions Between Time Signatures (Part 24)
David Montoya 7/1/25 David Montoya 7/1/25

How to Practice Drum Transitions Between Time Signatures (Part 24)

Master the art of switching between 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 with this focused drum routine. Great for beginner drummers looking to improve musical adaptability.

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Smooth Transitions Between Grooves and Fills – Drum Practice Routine (Part 23)
David Montoya 6/30/25 David Montoya 6/30/25

Smooth Transitions Between Grooves and Fills – Drum Practice Routine (Part 23)

Struggling with groove-to-fill transitions? This 30-minute practice routine helps beginner drummers play with better timing, control, and musical phrasing.

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Rudiments in Action: How to Use Drum Rudiments in Your Fills (Part 22)
David Montoya 6/27/25 David Montoya 6/27/25

Rudiments in Action: How to Use Drum Rudiments in Your Fills (Part 22)

Learn how to apply rudiments like paradiddles and doubles to your drum fills with this 30-minute routine for beginner and intermediate drummers.

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How to Practice Drum Improvisation – Build Confidence & Creativity (Part 21)
David Montoya 6/25/25 David Montoya 6/25/25

How to Practice Drum Improvisation – Build Confidence & Creativity (Part 21)

Learn how to practice improvisation on drums with this beginner-friendly routine. Develop musical instincts, explore creative fills, and build your confidence behind the kit.

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🎉 Summer Drum Lesson Sale – $5 Off Per Lesson for 1 Month!
David Montoya 6/24/25 David Montoya 6/24/25

🎉 Summer Drum Lesson Sale – $5 Off Per Lesson for 1 Month!

Take $5 off every drum lesson for 1 month this summer — no registration fees, no long-term contracts, and flexible in-home scheduling across South Bay.

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Creative Hi-Hat Variations for Drummers – Practice Routine (Part 20)
David Montoya 6/23/25 David Montoya 6/23/25

Creative Hi-Hat Variations for Drummers – Practice Routine (Part 20)

Explore creative hi-hat variations in this 30-minute drum routine designed to boost groove, texture, and coordination. Perfect for beginners and beyond.

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Odd Time Signature Coordination – Drum Practice Routine (Part 19)
David Montoya 6/20/25 David Montoya 6/20/25

Odd Time Signature Coordination – Drum Practice Routine (Part 19)

Break out of 4/4 and develop your skills in odd time signatures like 5/4, 7/8, and 9/8 with this beginner coordination routine. Great for building timing and musicality.

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Practice Pad Routines for Beginner Drummers – Improve Anywhere (Part 18)
David Montoya 6/18/25 David Montoya 6/18/25

Practice Pad Routines for Beginner Drummers – Improve Anywhere (Part 18)

Use this beginner-friendly 30-minute practice pad routine to build speed, control, and endurance — perfect for on-the-go or quiet practice sessions.

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Ghost Notes and Dynamic Control – Add Feel to Your Drumming (Part 17)
David Montoya 6/16/25 David Montoya 6/16/25

Ghost Notes and Dynamic Control – Add Feel to Your Drumming (Part 17)

This beginner routine teaches you how to use ghost notes and volume dynamics to shape musical drum grooves — an essential step to sounding more professional.

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How to Practice an Entire Song on Drums – Step-by-Step Routine (Part 16)
David Montoya 6/13/25 David Montoya 6/13/25

How to Practice an Entire Song on Drums – Step-by-Step Routine (Part 16)

Learn how to practice full songs on the drums with this 30-minute beginner routine. Great for mastering transitions, fills, and musical structure.

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Playing with a Metronome – Timing Practice for Beginner Drummers (Part 15)
David Montoya 6/10/25 David Montoya 6/10/25

Playing with a Metronome – Timing Practice for Beginner Drummers (Part 15)

This beginner drum routine teaches you how to practice with a metronome to build accurate timing and steady grooves — a must for confident musicianship.

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Developing Limb Independence on the Drums – Beginner Practice Routine (Part 14)
David Montoya 6/9/25 David Montoya 6/9/25

Developing Limb Independence on the Drums – Beginner Practice Routine (Part 14)

This beginner drum routine builds coordination between your hands and feet with practical, groove-based independence drills. A must for confident drummers.

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Drum Fills Every Beginner Should Know – Practice Routine (Part 13)
David Montoya 6/6/25 David Montoya 6/6/25

Drum Fills Every Beginner Should Know – Practice Routine (Part 13)

Learn the essential beginner drum fills you need to know. This 30-minute practice routine builds timing, confidence, and creativity around the kit.

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Improving Foot Speed and Bass Drum Control – Beginner Drum Routine (Part 12)
David Montoya 6/5/25 David Montoya 6/5/25

Improving Foot Speed and Bass Drum Control – Beginner Drum Routine (Part 12)

Learn how to improve your bass drum foot speed and control with this beginner-friendly drum practice routine. Great for building timing, power, and endurance.

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Drum Rudiments Practice Routine for Beginners – Part 11
David Montoya 6/4/25 David Montoya 6/4/25

Drum Rudiments Practice Routine for Beginners – Part 11

This beginner-friendly drum routine shows how to practice essential rudiments with control, creativity, and musical application — in just 30 minutes a day.

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How to Build Hand Speed on Drums – Beginner Practice Routine (Part 10)
David Montoya 6/3/25 David Montoya 6/3/25

How to Build Hand Speed on Drums – Beginner Practice Routine (Part 10)

This beginner-friendly routine shows how to build hand speed on the drums without losing control. Learn technique, drills, and tempo exercises that work.

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