“Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire…when you’re no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an end but a unique event in itself. This leaf has jagged edges. This rock
Drumming in Harmony: Developing mental expansion in your playing
Welcome to the latest installment of my Drumming in Harmony blog series. Today, I would like to share some ideas for developing mental expansion in your playing. Mental concentration and inwards focus When musicians perform, they often turn inward as
Drumming In Harmony: Expanding your drumming awareness – learning how to listen
In this article, I’ll go over some ideas you can use to develop your awareness of body use while drumming. Awareness is one of the keys to converting your understanding of good posture, muscular relaxation, and ergonomics into habits that will
Drumming in Harmony: Learn to let it go! – How to practice relaxation.
Welcome to my Drumming in Harmony blog series. In this article, I’d like to go over some ways to help you stay relaxed when you are drumming. 1. Learn to recognize playing tension Your first step is to improve your
Drumming in Harmony: 3 ideas for sitting comfortably at the drum set
Welcome to my Drumming in Harmony blog series. In this article, I’d like to share some ideas to help you sit comfortably while playing the drum set. 1. Take a moment to analyze your posture Keep your head in line
Drumming in Harmony: Uncovering hidden tension patterns
Welcome to my Drumming in Harmony blog series. Today, I’d like to talk about the process of uncovering hidden tension patterns. As you’re probably aware, reducing muscle tension is a great way for drummers to avoid overuse injuries, prevent fatigue, and improve