POV Drumlessons

Hi-hat Fill Combo

Fills like this are super nice to play and listen to. By using the hi-hat, your fill gets much more dynamic and becomes a lot more melodic. The way how to make the patterns with right and left is a...

16TH Note Bass & Doubles Fill

In this lesson, we're going to test your double lefts to the max! It is important that you keep playing with the left as relaxed as possible and play from your wrist and fingers and not from your a...

Tom, Tom, Tom

In this lesson we will play a dynamic Tom bass groove, which is perfect for use in Rock and Metal. Using toms adds more dynamics to your playing and makes your groove more melodic which makes your ...

Bounce Your Stick

Stick tricks are part of creating a show as a drummer for your audience. Is it necessary? No, certainly not, but it's nice to try it once to see if it's something for you. This is one of many trick...

Gear Up

In this fill three things actually come together, 16th fill, 32th fill and a break at the end. This lesson is called Gear Up because we move from 16th to 32th. You can use this fill in rock, metal ...

Quarters To 32th Notes

In this lesson we'll be practicing one of the most important exercises for drummers: rhythmic values. Rhythm is the foundation of music and is essential for any musical composition. 

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Startin' Somethin

Do you know this Michael Jackson song? Not only is it a super fun groove, but it's also a great bass drum exercise to help you improve your singles and doubles.

Double Hip-Hop

We're going to play a hip hop groove in this lesson! Hip-hop grooves have lots of little extras that you might not notice at first, but they're still there. You won't be able to hear them until you...

Rock Fill

Let's have some fun and play a rock fill! It can also be used as a groove, and I've heard many drummers say it's similar to the Foo Fighters' song "My Hero". Do you recognize it? Let's get started!...

How I Record Drums

I get asked almost daily how I record drums. In this blog I tell you about how I record my drums. this is without using Yamaha EAD which I use as an extra layer. This basic mix is ​​very import...

How I Tune My Drums

Searching for your personal drum sound is a quest that may never end. I have tried a lot over the years but am now very satisfied. My drum sound is mainly based on metal and rock. In this to do blo...

How To Get A Tight Snare Sound

Every day I get questions about how I tune my snare drum so I thought I'd do a short how to do blog about it. Good luck tuning! And remember that learning to tune takes time, so keep trying until y...

Easy Single Hi-Hat

In this lesson, we're going to learn an incredibly fun and easy single hi-hat groove. This awesome hi-hat pattern can be added to any groove, making it a fantastic addition to your drumming arsenal...

Single Stroke Hi-Hat Groove

For this exercise, we'll be using a singles stroke on the hi-hat, but with a little twist. It's going to be fun and exciting, so let's dive in!

Pyramid of Quartes, 8th, Triplets & 16th

Pyramid of Quartes, 8th, Triplets & 16th

In this lesson, we're diving right into the pyramid concept. It's all about building up the measure from fourths to 16th notes. T...

Dynamic Double Bass Groove

Let's get ready to rock! In this lesson, we have an awesome double bass groove lined up for you. Not only will we be using the double bass, but we'll also be incorporating doubles with one foot and...

Intro to double bass

Let's dive into the exciting world of playing the double bass pedal! Get ready to have a blast as we learn a super fun basic groove that's perfect for metal and rock genres. Before we begin, make s...

You Need This!

This groove is an absolute must-have in your musical arsenal! What makes it so exciting is its dynamic nature and vibrant range of tones. We skillfully incorporate melodic toms to create an engagin...

Roll With It

In this lesson we are going to play a fill with a nice double and single stroke roll in it. Perfect to start a song or use as a random fill. Enjoy and good luck!

Beginner Blues

Welcome to another exciting lesson! Today, I'm going to show you how to play blues, and trust me, it's worth giving it a shot, even if you're more into hard rock, metal, or hip-hop. Being open to d...

Trap On

Let's get into the world of trap beats! Trap is a key part of the hip hop scene, and you can easily spot it by the rapid hi-hat patterns that come into play. So, for this lesson, we'll be mixing do...

Blues 2.0

In this lesson, you'll get the chance to work with an awesome advanced blues groove that will make you want to jump right in and start playing. 

We'll be playing a shuffle, actually, the...

LET'S GO METAL

Lots of Toms, Bass drums, and crashes in your fill, and then also playing in 32nd and 16th notes. That must be a metal fill!

Travis vibes

I bet you'll absolutely love playing this groove! Inspired by one of the most famous rock/punk drummers, Travis Barker, it's got a unique and energetic approach. From the distinctive placement of h...

Build Your 16th

Get ready for some rhythmic fun as we add an extra stroke every round. Here's how it goes:

- First round: We kick off with beats 1, 2, 3, and 4. Simple and catchy!

- Second round: We pl...

Breaking The Habit

Hey there! Let's dive into an awesome groove from the song "Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park. The beauty is, this groove can be played throughout the entire song. Of course, there are more drums ...

More Bass Drum

Let's dive into a super fun groove that will not only get you grooving but also strengthen your bass technique. But before we jump in, be sure to warm up with the Bass technique lesson found in the...

Bass Technique

In this lesson, we will focus on improving our bass drum technique. We are going to practice the single technique doubles and the 3 stroke. Take a moment to carefully read and absorb the tips and t...

Rock & Roll

This fill is a favorite among rock, metal, and punk drummers, especially when they're showing off their skills in a drum solo. One drummer who absolutely rocks this fill is Dave Grohl. Now, let's b...

Keep On Bouncing

This awesome groove is called "Feel the Bounce" because it will get you moving as you bounce from one tom to another. Get ready for some super fun drumming!