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Most drummers hear the variation. I hear the sticking underneath.

In this lesson, I break down how a simple sticking change can place the right hand on the tom on the "a" of 3, create new musical possibilities, and open the door to developing your own variations around the kit.

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How Sticking Choices Create Feel Most drummers hear the variation.I hear the sticking underneath.I...

Today marks two years of Inside Music Pros on YouTube.

Thanks to everyone who has watched, learned, commented, or subscribed along the way. I appreciate the support and look forward to sharing more drumming, music, and ideas in the years ahead.

Kyle

New groove lesson and feel demonstration: “Swing vs In the Crack.” Small timing differences can completely change the feel of a groove.

Zydeco Train Beat - Swing vs In the Crack In this lesson, we break down a Zydeco-inspired train beat while exploring the difference between a swing feel and playing “in the crack.” This groove is dri...

Foot independence using a Songo feel.
This one focuses on separating the kick from the groove and exploring how it translates when shifted to the hi-hat foot.
Full lesson here:

Inside Music Pros Foot Independence Using the Songo Beat

RLRLRLFF fill idea using single foot.
Slowed down and then brought up to speed.

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RLRLRLFF Fill Idea A fill built around the RLRLRLFF sticking, moving around the kit while keeping the pulse grounded. This is about control, flow, and making the pattern sound ...

Exploring the kit in 16ths… starting slow and opening it up across the drums.

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Exploring the Kit in 16ths Moving freely around the kit in 16ths without locking into a pattern. This kind of exploration helps build coordination, independence, and musical instinct.S...

Opening up a four on the floor groove.
Leaning in and out of the pocket while the pulse stays steady.

Opening Up a Four on the Floor Groove Starting in the pocket, then opening the groove up and letting it move.Still grounded — just giving it a little more room to breathe.Subscribe for daily drum...

New lesson up today: Double Paradiddle applied as a groove.
This one breaks away from rudiment-only thinking and focuses on feel and application.
If you’ve ever wanted to make paradiddles sound musical, this one’s for you.

Double Paradiddle Groove Application | 4/4 to 6/8 Feel Flip This video applies the double paradiddle to a groove and flips the feel from 4/4 into 6/8 and 12/8. The sticking stays the same while the phrasing shifts, cr...