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Hi! Thanks for signing up and checking out this free taster lesson. I hope you enjoy it.
I was very lucky to be have the opportunity to study with some AMAZING drummers during my career; some of the best ever, like Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Will Kennedy and Chris Coleman. I wanted to share some of the information and inspiration I gained from these lessons and from my playing experiences performing along side some of my musical heroes like Mike Stern, Gary Husband, Mitch Forman and more, to help other drummers become better players.
One common thread I noticed through these lessons and from my own study is that, contrary to a some opinions, what they are playing is not that difficult. Most of the things these great drummers play are fairly simple, it's just that the level of execution is extremely high. It's the way you practice and how you play something that makes the difference. I was never one of those 8-hour-a-day practicers. You can achieve a great deal very quickly if you practice correctly.
There are over 300 lessons in the members area with new content added every month. As a member, you can request lesson topics and post questions or footage of your own playing and where you'll get direct feedback from me.
I'm excited to help you become a better drummer. See you on the other side!
Louie
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With over 200 videos the drum lesson library covers everything from hand & foot technique, independence and rudiments to vocabulary, grooves and soloing.
Vocabulary
Lick of the Month
Groove Library
Drum Hangs
Music Talk
Hand Technique
...plus MANY more including:
- Independence Exercises
- Foot Technique
- Groove Vocabulary
- Extreme Endurance Exercises
- Hand & Foot Combinations
- Groove Library Lessons
- Building your own Vocabulary
- Drum Sound and Recording
- Foundation Course
- Jazz Independence Course
- Hand Technique Course
- Groove Independence Course
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It’s so incredibly important to use your practice time wisely and not only know what to practice but HOW to practice. The emphasis at Play Better Drums is foundation, foundation, foundation and this is the key to unlocking your potential & taking your drumming to the next level!
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When you enroll you get instant access to:
Lessons & Courses
From drum set fundamentals to groove concepts and advanced improvisation techniques, the huge library of over 300 video lessons will give new direction and focus to your practicing.
PDFs & Play-Alongs
There are downloadable PDFs that accompany lessons with detailed transcriptions and examples. The members area also features world-class MP3 play-alongs with amazing musicians so you can apply the techniques you've learned in a real-world situation.
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Practice at home or on the road! Watch the full HD videos on your iPod, iPhone, desktop or Android, 24/7.
'Lick of the Month'
A lot of the emphasis at Play Better Drums is on the fundamentals of drumming and improving your foundation but each month we take a little break and look at a unique 'lick' or phrase that you can add into your playing immediately.
Lesson Requests & Personal Feedback
Struggling with a certain topic or technique? You can email in footage of yourself playing or practicing and receive individual feedback on your drumming. You can also request your own lesson topics anytime by email or by posting in the Q&A section!
Performance & Practice Room Footage
Extended clips from the practice room are featured on the site as well as rare and unrealised clips from performances around the world.
Why Study with Louie?
The internet is so flooded with drum teaching material, it can be hard to know what's what. The difference at Play Better Drums is that Louie is a professional musician who is out there in the real world playing, recording and touring with world-renowned artists. Louie has played and recorded with some of the best musicians on the planet like Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Janek Gwizdala, Tim Lefebvre, Mitch Forman, Gary Husband, Jason Rebello and knows what it's like to play in a variety of settings and knows what tools you need as a drummer to sound good in many different environments.
In addition he spent years honing his craft and studying with some of the world's greatest drummers including Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, Peter Erskine, Chris Coleman, Virgil Donati and Will Kennedy.
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A trusted resource for beginning to advanced drummers worldwide
"Louie has helped me realise just how important it is to have a strong foundation, and to play with clarity and conviction. It can be seen from his numerous videos just how superb his technique, sound and playing is. His content and guidance has set me on the right track for growth, changing my sound for the better from the ground up. Thanks Louie!"
Mikey Ciancio - Leighton Buzzard, UK
"Play Better Drums has been the first online drum lesson forum that has been the easiest to digest in terms of absorbing information and interpreting into your own style. Louie has the ability to inspire focused practice with easy to grasp concepts and lessons. It’s apparent that his playing is the perfect culmination of the hard yards he’s put in, and that alone makes me want to learn from his site. I’ve seen massive improvements in my technique and approach already after 3 months and I’ve only scratched the surface!"
Andy Horvath - Sydney, Australia
"I've been playing drums for 20 years and I've always struggled to find the right teacher or method to accomplish my drumming goals. There were always missing pieces to the puzzle. Very quickly into Louie's program, I realized that he was presenting those missing pieces. This site is no-nonsense, straight-up and to the point. My hands are stronger, my playing is stronger and the tools Louie offers are fantastic. Thanks Louie!"
Dan Seipel - Illinois, USA
"Louie's playing is inspiring, and his detailed instructional videos have allowed me to take a step-by-step approach to developing my vocabulary around the kit. For a long time, I struggled with fluency in higher subdivisions (sixteenth note triplet phrases in particular) and could not find an instructor who could really break it down. The videos on Play Better Drums really pushed me through this challenge and it has opened up my playing to a whole new level of nuance and fluidity. In addition, there is a good library of basic coordination work, some tough backing tracks, and a detailed hand technique series. The 'lick of the month' series features the playing of drummers who have inspired me since I picked up my first pair of sticks, and learning these phrases has been very rewarding. If you love Louie's playing or look up to other professionals in the genre, this is the place to study."
Sheldon Kreger - Oregon, USA
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