​Learning to play drum set is all about balancing technique and repertoire

Technique includes:

1. Grips (French, German, American, Traditional: grips for all seasons)
2. Rudiments (getting your hands together)
3. Reading
4. Balance between instruments (sounding musical)
5. Control (avoiding the dreaded drummer in a blender syndrome)
6. Tone (making your instruments sing)
7. Time (the bedrock of drum set playing, without good time, little is possible)
8. Feel and groove (be fun to play with)

Repertoire includes:

1. Learning by ear (ear training)
2. Exploration of drumming history (learning from the Masters)
3. Reading charts and snare drum solos (being capable of handling different situations)
4. Transcribing tunes (deep listening)
5. Jamming (application in workshop settings)
6. Joining a band (drumming in isolation is limiting)
7. Retaining repertoire (being ready to play)
8. Endurance (being able to play at least 2 hours without exhaustion)

If I can help you, call me. 

​Have fun.
 
David