I have to point out that this teacher is top notch. He's got a gift for explanation and relating ideas verbally that isn't easy to master - his dialog has a lovely push and pull to it that's not overwhelming. I appreciate his lessons.
"...If you are sounding good in the practice room, you are not practicing..." At the core, we're all about solving problems, about challenging ourselves. That means struggling and trying over and over, until we "get it".The satisfaction does not last very long, so we start the process all over again, because that's where "life´s meaning" is found. Great videos Adam, keep it up!
33 minutes into this lesson, and seeing you struggling to internalize this cool little 2 bar groove (being an expert yourself ) makes me wonder, how good as a teacher you are. There are numerous lessons on YT, yet you came up with this simple little idea to explain how important it is to practice out of the comfort zone. This is one of the most beautiful teaching videos on YT in my honest opinion and thank you for that. It is almost 2 am here in Bangladesh, and I am looking at my electronic drum kit, and can't wait for tomorrow to hop in and try this exercise out! Cheers man and hope you continue doing these cool stuffs!
He struggles, only to show you that it is okay and normal to struggle. In reality, he can play this beat in his sleep with one arm tied behind his back!
Yes,I agree 100%. My brain doesn't like or even accept the new information, the more I revisit the concept or idea, the better it gets, even if I like the idea. I liken it to making tracks in the snow, the more u go back and forth the deeper the tracks are embedded in your brain and your memory muscles. Be careful though, if you keep doing these practice techniques badly or inaccurately they will also get embedded and are very difficult to get rid of ! Like my teacher says practice them slowly without making mistakes, then speed up slowly.
Thanks for sharing your method Adam. Been doing the time marks stuff: 5 minutes of hand technique, 5 minutes of foot technique, 5 minutes of time practice (really slow and with click gaps), then 15 minutes of the concept that my teacher gives me (linears at the moment) and then jam freely. What I've found very interesting from your method are those 'Studying' and 'Pause' marks, the mental-side of the practice routine is pretty important. Gonna give it a try right now!
This is outstanding, Adam. It explains & demonstrates your philosophy as an educator with a POV, vs someone whose platform simply teaches a lick, then another, then another, then…
Glad your healthy and back my dude, awesome video! I love how within the first 2 minutes you are already mentioning short term dopamine hits, which is what instrument practice most definitely is NOT ahaha, great stuff man.
I am so bottom heavy! Lol. Thanks for helping me identify this! Very helpful lesson sir. I’ve been struggling with productive practice as of late. This is a great approach to try!
Bro.. thanks again for all of your work! You've had a huge impact on my drumming for many years now, friend! I must digress.. what kind of watch is that!?
Hi Adam , thank you ak much for this fruitful lesson 😊 I seldom look into videos that are more than 10 minutes long . but your title has caught my attention and ive been struggling to get things right on my end when it eegards to practice . you have cleared my doubts regarding practice ! but i do have one question . after getting used to the pattern that i am working on be it a groove/fill , when does practising with click come in ? like which tempo should i start with , start slow or the tempo that is in my mind ? many thanks ! 😊
Awesome lesson, I have been researching which of the many online drum learning subscriptions to subscribe to and I think I found the one I am going to join. I love this, my practice routine now is horrible after watching this I am actually looking forward to my next practice. One question I have is do you recommend I go see someone local to make sure my hand technique is good? I have been trying to lean Everlong by the FF and my LH (I am a RH drummer) gets a little tired and painful when doing it after about 40 seconds or so into the intro. Pretty sure not gripping too tight. the stick feels very loose, just wondering if I need to just power through it.
Glad to hear it my friend! A local teacher for the specific purpose of checking your technique is a great idea! It’s not 100% mandatory, but it can absolutely save you some time if you find a teacher who’s studied technique. There is an extensive technique course my site, but as you know, that doesn’t mean I can assess your personal technique. I would just caution to be very selective in looking for your local teacher, and make sure their technique is solid and their style aligns with yours!
So… how do you think musicians are supposed to talk? I’ve intentionally practiced speaking on camera for 15 years because I believe it makes me a better online educator. My guess is that if articulate, rehearsed, precise speech makes you “tired”… you’ve been listening to too many dummies on TH-cam. Lol.
I have to point out that this teacher is top notch. He's got a gift for explanation and relating ideas verbally that isn't easy to master - his dialog has a lovely push and pull to it that's not overwhelming. I appreciate his lessons.
Appreciate you saying that my friend! 🙏🏼
I truly am glad for this amazing teacher Adam Tuminaro. I want him as my sensei in the art of drumming.
"...If you are sounding good in the practice room, you are not practicing..." At the core, we're all about solving problems, about challenging ourselves. That means struggling and trying over and over, until we "get it".The satisfaction does not last very long, so we start the process all over again, because that's where "life´s meaning" is found. Great videos Adam, keep it up!
Couldn’t agree more, I’m never satisfied!
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33 minutes into this lesson, and seeing you struggling to internalize this cool little 2 bar groove (being an expert yourself ) makes me wonder, how good as a teacher you are. There are numerous lessons on YT, yet you came up with this simple little idea to explain how important it is to practice out of the comfort zone. This is one of the most beautiful teaching videos on YT in my honest opinion and thank you for that. It is almost 2 am here in Bangladesh, and I am looking at my electronic drum kit, and can't wait for tomorrow to hop in and try this exercise out! Cheers man and hope you continue doing these cool stuffs!
I like the honesty of the video and your comment.
Seeing how he deals with the struggle is an important lesson, too.
He struggles, only to show you that it is okay and normal to struggle. In reality, he can play this beat in his sleep with one arm tied behind his back!
What electronic kit did you get bro ?…my Alesis mesh hi hat & kick pedals suck big time
My new favorite teacher. Great video.
Incredible teaching skills you have. A huge thank you for sharing this content for free!
Yes,I agree 100%. My brain doesn't like or even accept the new information, the more I revisit the concept or idea, the better it gets, even if I like the idea. I liken it to making tracks in the snow, the more u go back and forth the deeper the tracks are embedded in your brain and your memory muscles. Be careful though, if you keep doing these practice techniques badly or inaccurately they will also get embedded and are very difficult to get rid of ! Like my teacher says practice them slowly without making mistakes, then speed up slowly.
Thanks for sharing your method Adam. Been doing the time marks stuff: 5 minutes of hand technique, 5 minutes of foot technique, 5 minutes of time practice (really slow and with click gaps), then 15 minutes of the concept that my teacher gives me (linears at the moment) and then jam freely.
What I've found very interesting from your method are those 'Studying' and 'Pause' marks, the mental-side of the practice routine is pretty important. Gonna give it a try right now!
Thank you @Adam for this first and important Lesson! ✔
This is outstanding, Adam. It explains & demonstrates your philosophy as an educator with a POV, vs someone whose platform simply teaches a lick, then another, then another, then…
Thanks, watching from Nigeria
This is a great and honest guide for a productive practice session 👍 thx for explaining your thoughts behind it.
Greatings from germany ✌
Yes!!! Love this! Can’t wait to watch this full video!!
I remember this MasterClass! It’s time to go over it again. It does suck when we are learning something new.
Big love Adam . Spot on
This is an incredible lesson on so many levels.
Yes really well explained. Especially about recall and forgetting, then remembering things. Thank you.
I love this form of practis thank bro orlando you are my favorite teacher.
Glad your healthy and back my dude, awesome video! I love how within the first 2 minutes you are already mentioning short term dopamine hits, which is what instrument practice most definitely is NOT ahaha, great stuff man.
Magnifico.👑👑👑👑👑👑
Love this :) :)
I am so bottom heavy! Lol. Thanks for helping me identify this! Very helpful lesson sir. I’ve been struggling with productive practice as of late. This is a great approach to try!
This is great! More of the top heavy stuff would be great!
Awesome..thank u👍🥁
This is where I am struggling right now, is practice, good video bro!!
Good stuff👍
I gave your method a try today and it felt good! Thank you 🙏🏾 I’ll keep it going this week and see where it takes me . Thanks again for sharing
Glad to hear that my friend! Made my night 🙏🏼
Thanks
✨Gold level content,✨
Bro.. thanks again for all of your work! You've had a huge impact on my drumming for many years now, friend! I must digress.. what kind of watch is that!?
This. Is good.
Hi Adam , thank you ak much for this fruitful lesson 😊
I seldom look into videos that are more than 10 minutes long . but your title has caught my attention and ive been struggling to get things right on my end when it eegards to practice . you have cleared my doubts regarding practice !
but i do have one question . after getting used to the pattern that i am working on be it a groove/fill , when does practising with click come in ? like which tempo should i start with , start slow or the tempo that is in my mind ? many thanks ! 😊
Your watch is distracting me! xD Looks Heavy
Thank you for breaking all this information down!
Awesome lesson, I have been researching which of the many online drum learning subscriptions to subscribe to and I think I found the one I am going to join. I love this, my practice routine now is horrible after watching this I am actually looking forward to my next practice. One question I have is do you recommend I go see someone local to make sure my hand technique is good? I have been trying to lean Everlong by the FF and my LH (I am a RH drummer) gets a little tired and painful when doing it after about 40 seconds or so into the intro. Pretty sure not gripping too tight. the stick feels very loose, just wondering if I need to just power through it.
Glad to hear it my friend! A local teacher for the specific purpose of checking your technique is a great idea! It’s not 100% mandatory, but it can absolutely save you some time if you find a teacher who’s studied technique.
There is an extensive technique course my site, but as you know, that doesn’t mean I can assess your personal technique. I would just caution to be very selective in looking for your local teacher, and make sure their technique is solid and their style aligns with yours!
Early fam, where you at! 🔥
Great presentation of truth and solid advice here. ps. noticed some typos in the video title text and hope there's an easy fix.
Is it too much to ask that I want to be a really good drummer without the practicing part?
"White people note" 😂. That one got me.
I’ve had boyfriends who were top heavy. We didn’t date long! LOL.
funny to look at him trying hard not to play it right on the first try😉
Ha! At 33:00 there’s some genuine struggle. Faking struggle would ruin a lesson like this one! lol
Bottom heavy tsk tsk...
This man sounds like a salesman, not like a musician, you get tired after a minute.
So… how do you think musicians are supposed to talk?
I’ve intentionally practiced speaking on camera for 15 years because I believe it makes me a better online educator.
My guess is that if articulate, rehearsed, precise speech makes you “tired”… you’ve been listening to too many dummies on TH-cam. Lol.
I need to learn how to read drum music
I am a self taught drummer