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Table of Contents:

02:17 - Belief #1 (hihat spacing)
05:22 - Belief #2 (bass drum technique)
08:28 - Belief #3 (cheap vs expensive gear)
12:32 - Belief #4 (electric drum sets)
15:33 - Belief #5 (moon gel and drum muffling devices)
19:17 - Belief #6 (does work ethic trump talent?)
22:49 - Belief #7 (when practicing is a waste of time…)
26:11 - Belief #8 (the WRONG way to learn songs)
29:13 - Belief #9 (the secret to mastering ANYTHING)
32:48 - Belief #10 (the philosophy core to this channel)

Here are my 10 most polarizing, controversial, and potentially offensive drumming beliefs. It’s time to “get offended” today!

But here’s the deal: My goal today isn’t just to ruffle feathers. I believe that each of these beliefs can help your drumming in powerful ways.

These 10 beliefs are essentially 10 mini-lessons that each have the potential to solve your frustrations and set your playing on a new trajectory.

So whether you agree with me or not, let’s do this!


LINKS to further resources:

Belief #3
How much money should you spend on a drumset?
   • How Much Money Should You Spend on a ...  

Belief #4
The biggest electric kit pitfalls - and how to overcome them
   • The Biggest Electric Kit Pitfalls - a...  

Belief #5
Don’t fix a ring snare with moongel. Here’s why:
   • DON'T Fix a Ringy Snare with Moongel....  

Belief #7
Make these 3 grip changes to play louder & faster
   • Make these 3 grip changes to play LOU...  

Fast Fluid Hands Checklist
→ UNLOCK your hands for maximum speed, control, and volume in 4 easy-to-follow steps. Download the FREE e-guide, “Fast Fluid Hands CHECKLIST.” https://www.thenonglamorousdrummer.co...

Belief #8

5 Steps to Learning Any Song
→ Learn ANY Song by Ear in 60 Minutes Without Using Drum Tabs or Video Tutorials | Download my FREE, 23p. PDF guide, “5 Steps to Learning Any Song in Under an Hour.” https://the-non-glamorous-drummer.myk...

Why you struggle to listen well while playing the drums
   • Why you struggle to listen well - WHI...  

3 hacks for cheating your way through a song
   • 3 Hacks for CHEATING your way through...  


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