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by: Brandon Goodwin 
Montreal, QC, Canada 

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DISCLAIMER: 

As I often mention, there is no substitute for a good teacher. If you…

I often have people contact me who want to try drums out just to see if they like it before jumping in and buying a set. This usually entails the person coming in for several classes before making a final…

For all the drum teachers out there who offer private lessons to students of all ages and abilities, here is a resource you can use with your students when they ask about a genre of music that maybe is not…

I can confidently say that after a over decade of using the books “The All American Drummer: 150 Rudimental Solos” & “Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer”, that they are my absolute favourite for…

Charley Wilxoon is my absolute favourite snare drum composer, and is a favourite of many drummers worldwide. Today I wanted to talk about why I appreciate the work that Charley Wilcoxon put into the art of drumming, and into drum…

Booking gigs is a very time consuming and often frustrating process. We talk to dozens of venues, send emails, make phone calls, and usually don't hear anything back. And then there's the question of how to get paid gigs.

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Some people have it, some don't, that deep sense of groove that seems to be reserved only for a select few musicians. Steve Gadd, Clyde Stubblefield, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, these are just a few of my favourite groove…

One of the more commonly asked questions in my drum lessons is: “How do I strengthen my weak hand?”, or “What are some exercises to strengthen my weak hand?”. As most drummers are right-handed, they are usually referring to improving…

Do you want to start playing the drums but don’t know what to buy or where to look? Are you thinking about learning to play the drums on your own, but need help selecting the proper gear and methods? 

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Reaching the international stage as a drummer, or as a professional musician in general, is extremely difficult, and an insane amount of work. Often times, even after putting in all of the required work to become an international superstar, there…

Difficult to learn, drum fills for beginners can be enigmatic, and can even be frustrating in the intermediate stages. It is a slow process to learn how to do a drum fill properly. The amount of possible drum fills is…

These are my favourite resources that I use when I teach reading, and the books that I recommend to my students when they want to work on reading rhythms. Each book has different strengths and so I recommend looking into…

As a drum teacher for almost 20 years, I am constantly looking for the best teaching resources to use in my lessons. I have my go to books but also am constantly looking for something better.

Here are some…

Drum rudiments are the basis of everything we do as drummers, they are the vocabulary that is used to express rhythmic ideas. Simple to learn but difficult to master, when diligent practice of these rudiments is undertaken the drummer can…

As a drum teacher giving private drum lessons for 20 years, my #1 objective has always been to get the best out of my students and to help them realize their goals. Nearly everything in the class is about…

This book and DVD kit is ideal for drummers ready for an in-depth study of playing with brushes. The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes uses detailed…

This past year was the biggest to date for the studio. So many new people wanting to learn drums, it was an inspiring year.

We also held out first student recital, which was a blast! The students really stepped…

Looking for the right teacher can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider and if it's your first time looking into music lessons you might not know exactly what to look for. Just type Montreal Drum…

The Alan Dawson Rudimental Ritual has changed my life 

  Not only has it taught me so much about drumming, but it's also taught me about dedication, concentration, and patience in all aspects of my life. 

  I have been…