Brad Allen

Brad Allen – Samba For Drum Set Simplified

I was first exposed to the Samba while playing in stage bands, in high school, college, and the U.S. Army Band. In contemporary big bands,… Read More »Brad Allen – Samba For Drum Set Simplified

Learning The Flam Drum Rudiment

The flam is one of the most basic drumming rudiments. Basic flams are simple to learn, and add a much fuller sound to your playing.… Read More »Learning The Flam Drum Rudiment

Top 5 Ways To Fail As a Drummer

There is no way that someone can tell you an absolute formula for a successful drumming career. However, there are a number of things that… Read More »Top 5 Ways To Fail As a Drummer

Big Band Drumming Tips – What You Need To Know!

I spent quite a bit of time playing in big bands, otherwise known as stage bands. Like most young students, my first big band experiences… Read More »Big Band Drumming Tips – What You Need To Know!

How To Play A Rock Beat On Drums

Today I’m going to teach you the fundamentals of basic rock drumming. Basic rock drumming is in 4/4 time. That means there are 4 counts… Read More »How To Play A Rock Beat On Drums