Going Deeper

Stacking the 5/3: Why the Real Work Happens Aft...

Most players, once they can execute a phrase, move on. That’s the mistake. Stacking the 5/3 into combinations — 5/5/3/3, 3/5/5/3, and beyond — is where it stops being an...

Stacking the 5/3: Why the Real Work Happens Aft...

Most players, once they can execute a phrase, move on. That’s the mistake. Stacking the 5/3 into combinations — 5/5/3/3, 3/5/5/3, and beyond — is where it stops being an...

Linear Phrasing: Why Longer Phrases Demand More...

A deeper look at Linear 5/3 phrasing: where it came from, what it demands, and one thing to try at the drum set tonight.

Linear Phrasing: Why Longer Phrases Demand More...

A deeper look at Linear 5/3 phrasing: where it came from, what it demands, and one thing to try at the drum set tonight.

Books That Have Shaped My Playing (Without a Si...

Someone asked me to recommend books that influenced my playing — with one condition: no drum books. Three books changed how I hear music, how I think about rhythm, and...

Books That Have Shaped My Playing (Without a Si...

Someone asked me to recommend books that influenced my playing — with one condition: no drum books. Three books changed how I hear music, how I think about rhythm, and...

A Breakdown on What I Suggest for Better Listen...

My Ultimate Challenge to others is to listen to one piece of music for 6 hours — not in the background, not while you do other tasks, but focused listening....

A Breakdown on What I Suggest for Better Listen...

My Ultimate Challenge to others is to listen to one piece of music for 6 hours — not in the background, not while you do other tasks, but focused listening....