Free Drum Lessons

Are you looking for simple drum set warm-ups that you can use at the drum set? In this video drum lesson, Jared Falk demonstrates four exercises that you can use to improve your drumming. They focus on hand to feet synchronization, and both single and double stroke rolls. It is best to play these warm-up exercises along with a metronome, especially when first learning the basic patterns. This way, you can improving your timing and control at the same time you warm-up at the kit.

Properly stretching and warming up before playing the drums is the easiest way to prevent drumming related injuries and tense muscles while playing. Lionel walks you through numerous stretches and warm-ups that will help you stay loose while your playing the drums.

Are you having trouble achieving that drum sound you've always wanted? There are a few things which may be the problem, and that's what this free drum lesson covers. Tuning drums is one of the hardest parts about playing the drums if you aren't taught correctly. You may never achieve the drum sound you're searching for if you aren't taught the proper way to troubleshoot your drum tuning.

Watch the video lesson above to see Mike Michalkow demonstrate how to correctly tune a snare drum. He covers all the important essentials that will enable you to get a great sound out of your snare. Many of the tips offered are also applicable on the tom-toms and bass drum.

Do you want to learn to play drums for the very first time? Watch Mike Michalkow's step-by-step training video on this page to get started. It will guide you through four simple patterns that form a basic rock drum beat.

This video features Mike Michalkow performing a drum solo. Mike's Jazz and Latin drumming background have contributed greatly to his drum soloing style. If you want to solo like Mike, watch the Latin and Jazz drum lesson sections on the drum lessons page.

Learn how to perform killer drum solos by watching Mike Michalkow. His solo style is unique and fun! Remember when your soloing that crowd involvement can make the solo that much better. See what you can use from this drum solo by Mike!

This video features drum instructor Mike Michalkow. Watch this drum solo for inspiration as you go back to your drum kit to perform drum solos of your own. Learn how you can perform drum solos with dynamics by watching Mike in this drum solo.

This drum solo features Mike Michalkow of the FreeDrumLessons.com Drummer Team. When you're soloing make sure you do not forget about technique. Watch how Mike holds his technique together in this drum solo.

This video features Mike Michalkow performing a drum solo. His soloing technique is great, and you should pay close attention to the dynamics of this particular drum solo. When you solo, make sure you use proper dynamics!

This drum solo features Mike Michalkow. Mike is a well-respected drummer, and instructor among the drumming community. His fundamental playing style is inspiring and creative. Watch Mike perform this drum solo, and see what aspects you can take to your own drum kit!

This drum solo features Lionel Duperron of the FreeDrumLessons.com Drummer Team. His technical style is extremely unique, and exciting. If you want to learn how to solo like Lionel, learning your drum rudiments is a must! See how Lionel works them into his drum solo!

This video features Jared Falk of the FreeDrumLessons.com Drummer Team performing a drum solo. If you want to learn how you can solo like Jared, take some of the fills he plays in this drum solo to your kit and see how you can work them into your playing!

This video features Jared Falk performing a drum solo. Here you can see Jared's technique on display as he shows you how to execute a professional drum solo. Watch this video for inspiration and see what ideas you can get from Jared!

Jared Falk has quickly become one of the most well-known drummers among the drumming community. His playing style is smooth and methodic, and in this drum solo he puts both on display for you. Watch Jared's speed and consistency in this drum solo.