It’s not the years that we have been playing that make the difference. It’s the hours How long does it take to log ten thousand hours? If we practice one hour every day… well, I hate to break it to you: it takes 27 years…

Music is about colors. And drumming is pretty much based on colors. There are so many nuances, variations, details and flavors we can add to a song with our instrument. The Hi-Hat is definitely the part of the drum set that allows for the most expressiveness. In this booklet I wanted to gather a bunch of ideas that I have collected over the years, which are quite advanced but also incredibly fun to play.

There are many different approaches to study drumming hand technique. However, I believe it’s crucial to start with a very important distinction: the difference between technique and mechanics of movement.

One crucial aspect of our uniqueness is sound. In the same way that a person’s voice is part of what makes us recognize that person, the same is true for our sound as musicians. That’s why this is very a important step toward the definition of our artistic identity.

If we are interested in studying and analyzing the greatest drummers of the Gospel scene, Aaron Spears is the perfect name to start with. Very strong, energetic and powerful drummer, he is known for his unbelievably fast orchestrations and his extraordinary fills, which he plays with jaw dropping effortlessness and passion.

Groove is magic, groove makes you move, groove is when you see heads nodding in front of you. There’s nothing like being able to make music and grooving with a band. I wanted to write a method that included all the most powerful tools and workouts that can help drummers improve in this area. In this free excerpt I'd like to share with you 24 examples that will give you an idea of how much fun studying groove can be. And how effective it is!