Commandments of Brush Techniques with Russ Miller: Lesson 1

In this new weekly lesson series, Multi-Platinum recording artist Russ Miller demonstrates some of his go-to essential brush techniques.
Russ Miller is internationally known as one of the top drummers of today. As a Multi-Platinum recording artist, he has played on multiple Grammy® award winning recordings with combined sales of over 26 million copies. His musical versatility has led him to work with an incredible list of over 50 international artists. As a star of the Los Angeles studio scene, the Modern Drummer Magazine Readers Poll has repeatedly voted Russ in the top 5 Studio Drummers in the world, including 2010, when he was voted the #2 Session drummer. He has performed on more than 250 albums, including many #1 Billboard hits. Russ has also recorded for many T.V. shows and over 50 international movies.

[@jehouse86]

After about 28 years playing drums, I find myself more and more drawn to jazz drumming. After getting some solids jazz licks down, the brushes are something I've been struggling with. Good brushwork is something you really have to go looking for. This was a great video with some top notch info! Thank you sir!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Man, Russ's touch and feel are superb.

[@toddshook1765]

Thanks for showing basic techniques of brushes. I started learning drums last year at age 59 and grew up listening to Peanuts music by Vince Guaraldi. I been intrigued and love the sound.

[@petercole8263]

What a helpful video - he makes things very clear to someone who hasn't played with brushes before

[@lindasmith6668]

That was awesome 👌

[@magnusyyg]

Great lesson, but who was the genius that put the overhead angle the opposite of the viewers angle?

[@joaomanueldevilhenaplaysja2590]

thank you for your clear words

[@mikeevangelista1177]

Thanks for that lesson. I've dabbled with the brushes just for personal fun and this has helped me to develop that swing pulse. Thank you so much and take care

[@joecaroselli5858]

Wonderful playing and instructing. Very clean.

[@orodrummer]

Great lesson Russ thanks!

[@massimoa2361]

Well done Russ.

[@ricklieffering]

Excellent explanation and playing. Very calming.

[@morganneher8643]

Heck Yeah Russ!

[@SomersetDrumLessons]

That's some tasty playing and a great lesson

[@jonanjello]

Awesome lesson!

[@alexsiuwh]

so clear and detailed instruction even better than personal lesson

[@DrumLessonAcademy]

Great video! Love it!

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

When of the best brusl lesson I've seen brother Russ. I didn't think it could've gotten better the Ben Riley bro !! Thnx

[@capezyo]

Top, thanks

[@fuzzy8mike]

Great info. Thanks man !