Performance: Charley Wilcoxon's All-American Drummer - Solo #7

A personal project to play through Charley Wilcoxon’s rudimental solo masterpiece All-American Drummer.

Performances, VideosChristian JohnsonDecember 4, 2019Lessons, Snare Drum, Rudiments, Practice Pad, Practicing, Solos, Drum Pad, Intermediate, WilcoxonComment

Performance: Charley Wilcoxon's All-American Drummer - Solo #6

A personal project to play through Charley Wilcoxon’s rudimental solo masterpiece All-American Drummer.

Video Lesson: Accent-Diddles: Part 3

Here’s the third exercise in my paradiddle grid. Play accents on both singles of the paradddle and then shift the whole pattern back to create new phrases.

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Videos, LessonsChristian JohnsonNovember 24, 2019Paradiddles, Practice Pad, Practice, Warm-Ups, Intermediate, Advanced, LessonsComment

Performance: Charley Wilcoxon's All-American Drummer - Solo #5

A personal project to play through Charley Wilcoxon’s rudimental solo masterpiece All-American Drummer.

Performances, VideosChristian JohnsonNovember 20, 2019Lessons, Snare Drum, Rudiments, Practice Pad, Practicing, Solos, Drum Pad, Intermediate, WilcoxonComment

11 Tips for Creating Quality Practice Routines

Whether you have 4 hours or 10 minutes, use these 11 tips to create quality practice routines that help you get the most out of your sessions.

BlogChristian JohnsonNovember 15, 2019Practice, Practicing, Drum Set, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Practice PadComment

Performance: Charley Wilcoxon's All-American Drummer - Solo #4

A personal project to play through Charley Wilcoxon’s rudimental solo masterpiece All-American Drummer.

Performances, VideosChristian JohnsonNovember 13, 2019Lessons, Snare Drum, Rudiments, Practice Pad, Practicing, Solos, Drum Pad, Intermediate, WilcoxonComment

Video Lesson: Accent-Diddles: Part 2

This is just the second exercise from a book of Paradiddle-based exercises I’ve been working on. These things are simple to understand but difficult to play.

With practice, you’ll gain the ability to create some really cool patterns with the unique combinations of accents and stickings.

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Videos, LessonsChristian JohnsonNovember 12, 2019Paradiddles, Practice Pad, Practice, Warm-Ups, Intermediate, Advanced, LessonsComment

Performance: Charley Wilcoxon's All-American Drummer - Solo #3

A personal project to play through Charley Wilcoxon’s rudimental solo masterpiece All-American Drummer.

Performances, VideosChristian JohnsonNovember 6, 2019Lessons, Snare Drum, Rudiments, Practice Pad, Practicing, Solos, Drum Pad, Intermediate, WilcoxonComment

Video Lesson: Accent-Diddles: Part 1

Here’s a teaser for a book of Paradiddle-based exercises I’ve been working on. The thing holding me back is that I CAN’T PLAY THE EXERCISES YET. Here’s where I’m at with the first one.

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Videos, LessonsChristian JohnsonOctober 28, 2019Paradiddles, Practice Pad, Practice, Warm-Ups, Intermediate, Advanced, LessonsComment

Video Lesson: Paradiddle Mania

This tricky exercise for the more advanced player takes you through three different rhythmic rates while maintaining a paradiddle sticking. Don’t forget your metronome for this one!

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