Drum Lessons with Rik

Drum Lessons with Rik You CAN learn to play drums. And I can help. Openings are available for most age and skill levels

I have been playing drums for over 30 years and have been teaching for over 10. During that time I've played mostly with local Christian bands across the WNY area but I've also played near Albany, Rochester, once in Indiana, and at least once in Canada. I even played once w/Shania Twain at the former HSBC Arena in Buffalo. I've taught students as young as 3 yrs and as old as 30-somethings. I teach

privately at home, and at Cutting Edge Music Academy in Alden, NY with MY teacher (musician, professor, movie producer and friend) Tony Miranda. So if you're ready to practice and you're in the Alden/Buffalo area, I can help YOU!

Just got a chance to play tonight with some local guys, King's Madness. A rockin’ song, preceded by a little bit of madn...
01/27/2024

Just got a chance to play tonight with some local guys, King's Madness. A rockin’ song, preceded by a little bit of madness! So much fun! Thank you for the opportunity, King’s Madness!

A little “madness” with King’s Madness at Alden Lanes, 1/26/24. Plus a chance for me to fill in on drums for “Cumbersome”. First day that I had ever played t...

This is one way to make time to practice when you don’t have time to practice… like when you’re on vacation! Good way to...
08/11/2021

This is one way to make time to practice when you don’t have time to practice… like when you’re on vacation! Good way to get in a good sunburn as well!

Lessons first... it always makes the solo better... 🤣😎🥁
12/19/2020

Lessons first... it always makes the solo better... 🤣😎🥁

A friend texted this to me this morning 📱... re-thinking everything. 😳

Throwback Thursday! I totally forgot about this little jam from 9 years ago. And Willow doesn't even flinch! Crazy.
09/17/2020

Throwback Thursday! I totally forgot about this little jam from 9 years ago. And Willow doesn't even flinch! Crazy.

Just me, a friend and her dog letting loose on the drums at church after EDGE from back in 2011.

Hey peeps! Have you ever wondered why I keep asking for the rudiments at the beginning of lessons? Control of our hand...
02/18/2020

Hey peeps! Have you ever wondered why I keep asking for the rudiments at the beginning of lessons? Control of our hands and sticks are probably the most foundational element that we could work on - everything expands from there. If I haven't shown you the Stick Control book yet, ask me next time you're in, and if you get the chance, use this video to encourage you in your practice of it:

Your drumming goals start HERE: ► https://www.Drumeo.com/2020/ Want to improve your sticking consistency and strengthen your non-dominant hand? Play along wi...

Much thanks to my cousin Jessica for this one! Love it!
12/16/2019

Much thanks to my cousin Jessica for this one! Love it!

Need some help with ending the cool song in a very cool way? This will make you smile, laugh, and then think, "ahaaaa.....
10/27/2019

Need some help with ending the cool song in a very cool way? This will make you smile, laugh, and then think, "ahaaaa.....". No, really. Check it out.

Trash-can endings are one of those aspects of drumming that many drummers have a hard time grasping and pulling off. If you're one of those drummers, this le...

We're doing some remodeling of the electrical & lights at the house. I think I've found some lights that I like!
07/02/2019

We're doing some remodeling of the electrical & lights at the house. I think I've found some lights that I like!

07/02/2019

Just checking out some of the cool stuff at the Hard Rock Cafe Gift Shop in Myrtle Beach. Should I get these sticks? Maybe? Or should I wait until I've stopped over to the House Of Blues?

If you've ever felt like you needed new drums 'cuz you didn't like how yours sounded - check the TUNING! I just found t...
01/29/2019

If you've ever felt like you needed new drums 'cuz you didn't like how yours sounded - check the TUNING! I just found this video and think it might help you!

John Good brings you into the DW Assembly Line to show you how he suggests tuning your drums, regardless of the brand. He tunes 3 different types of drums: T...

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