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It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts.
​It's what you put into the practice.
Eric Lindros
But time, focus, perseverance, and hard work do count. 

David

Rudimental Fun

5/14/2021

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Fresh takes on an old favorite. 
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How long is a minute?

5/10/2021

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For when your phone is otherwise occupied.

Your book says repeat for one minute or two. I've found these super helpful. 

​David
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The 10 things that have helped me most in my drumming.

5/3/2021

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1. Having a teacher and following their instructions to the best of my ability.
2. Recording my practicing.
3. Practicing with a metronome.
4. Listening to 600+ hours of drumming podcasts. No kidding! Common themes started to emerge early in this process.
5. Travelling each summer to attend drumming workshops around the world.
6. Practicing daily for 12 years. I averaged 7 to 10 hours a week for the 1st decade. Now under Covid I practice 90 minutes plus a day.
7. Before Covid I jammed a few times a week with other musicians. This helped immeasurably.
8. I bought and read a lot of drum books. Add countless hours of YouTube as well.
9. I've transcribed 100's of pieces or parts of pieces.
10. Learning and practicing my 40+ drum rudiments.
 
I believe that I can and will get better.

David
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