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View Live Drum n Bass/Jungle Improvisation

Here’s some more Drum n Bass/Jungle stuff. Whilst watching my previous Drum n Bass video, I noticed that it ceases to sound like real Drum n Bass if played to loud. I’m trying to keep a lighter touch in this video and I think this makes it sound more like the real thing. This was entirely improvised and contains a few mistakes here and there. Ah, warts and all as they say… Read More…

Please check out my free video drum lessons the under construction page of this web site or on my new YouTube Channel.

I’m calling them teaser videos as the quality of my camera phone is nothing to write home about. I will be getting a new camera soon and possibly filming a DVD to go along with the book I’m writing. Read More…

As some of you may have heard, I’m currently writing an instructional drum book. It has been a work in progress since I started teaching 7 years ago and Ive finally decided to get on and finish it. Read More…

View One Handed Roll (Push Pull Technique)

Here’s a very short video of the push-pull technique. The camera battery died . Read More…

View Drum n Bass/Jungle Practise

Here’s me practicing some of the drum n bass stuff Ive been working on. Mostly using tips and tricks Ive picked up watching Jojo Mayer, Johnny Rabb and KJ Sawka. Read More…

View Bass Drum Pedal Technique (Side View)

I’ve been asked a few times what pedal technique I use. Its a sort of jumping motion using the sweet spot to get enough bounce for the second note when playing doubles. The sweet spot is (usually) located 1-2 inches from the top of the pedal and it seems to bounce back quicker when playing in this area. Read More…