First Beat — Tier 1: Your First Beat
By the end of this course you will play your first real drum groove.Not a scale. Not an exercise. A real groove — the kind that sits under basically every rock, pop, and hip-hop song you've ever heard. That's the goal and that's exactly what these 8 videos deliver.What you'll walk away with: Proper stick grip that won't need to be unlearned later Clean, controlled striking technique on every drum A working kick pedal setup and foot technique The Money Beat — your first real groove, played confidently What's inside:Module 1 — Before You PlayVideo 1 — Welcome & What to ExpectCourse overview, what gear you need, and what to expect from this journey.Video 2 — Understanding Your Drum KitEvery piece of the kit named, explained, and demonstrated. Snare, kick, toms, cymbals, hardware — all of it.Video 3 — Setting Up Your KitStep by step physical setup. Throne height, snare position, cymbal placement, ergonomics. How to set it up so your body works with the kit, not against it.Video 4 — Tuning Your DrumsHow to use a drum key, the star pattern, how to tune both heads, and how to actually make your kit sound good.Module 2 — Your First Time PlayingVideo 1 — How to Hold Your SticksMatched grip, balance point, loose fingers, the rebound. The foundation of everything — get this wrong and it haunts you. Get it right and everything else gets easier.Video 2 — How to Strike the DrumsWhere to hit, wrist vs arm technique, the four strokes, consistency over speed. The difference between hitting a drum and playing one.Video 3 — Kick Pedal Setup & TechniquePedal positioning, beater angle, heel up vs heel down, hit and release. Your foot is half your sound — we're not skipping this.Video 4 — The Money BeatThe foundational rock and pop groove. Built layer by layer — hi-hat, snare, kick — until all three come together. By the end of this video you will be playing a real groove.Who this is for:Anyone who wants to actually start playing, not just own a drum kit. Complete beginners welcome. No music theory, no reading required — just show up and follow along.One payment. Lifetime access. Start today.
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