Drumming System DVDs (1-10)
Drumming System Overview
The complete Drumming System includes absolutely everything in the photo above. You get 20 jam-packed instructional DVDs with over 30 hours of detailed video training, 15 play-along CDs with over one hundred unique play-along songs, 5 spiral-bound workbooks jam packed with lesson charts, and bonus content that is ONLY available for a limited time.
All together, this comprehensive training package covers everything you need to progress from complete beginner to seasoned professional.
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Drumming System DVDs
How To Play Drums By Ear - DVD 01
All topics include: getting started, drum kit setup, drum set posture, drumstick grip, basic pedal technique, basic drum beats, drum beat variations, first drum fills, using a metronome, and playing with a song. Drum Theory & Notation - DVD 03
In this DVD, Mike makes learning theory and notation easy by breaking things down into simple steps. You'll learn how to read and write basic drum beats, and then move on to more complicated patterns. It's all designed in a progressive way to make things fun. You are sure to have "ahh, I get it" moments where you begin to understand music on a whole new level! Drum Rudiments - DVD 05
This DVD teaches you all forty drum rudiments from these five categories: single strokes, drum rolls, paradiddles, flam-based, and drag-based. After you learn the 40 patterns, Mike incorporates them into drum beats. Heavy Rock Lessons - DVD 07
Every single pattern covered in this instructional DVD is also included in the provided workbooks, and genre-specific play-alongs are provided on the included audio CDs. It's the ideal learning experience for beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers alike. Groove Rock Lessons - DVD 09
As with all the beat training DVDs, the patterns covered here are also in the workbooks and have companion play-along songs. Drum Fills - DVD 11
Mike starts out by teaching you the basic concepts of creating drum fills, and then shows you specific examples of how he uses fills to transition between beats. How To Build Speed - DVD 13
Mike takes a closer look at hand technique, and shares some insider tips on how to build incredible speed with simple exercises that are proven to work. You'll start on the practice pad, and then take those concepts and implement them around the entire drum set while incorporating the feet! Live Gig & Studio Drumming - DVD 15
Topics include: how to get gigs, reading drum charts, working with a band, sound-checking tips, and studio drumming tips. These lessons are a must for drummers that want to make the move from student to professional. Drum Play-Along 1 - DVD 17
This DVD includes songs that were performed with a live band in the studio, and some tracks that feature Mike playing along with a chapman stick. You can start by watching the video, and then use the companion workbooks and CDs to play-along.
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How To Practice Efficiently - DVD 02
It works hand-in-hand with the Practice Routine Generator (included in Workbook 5), and covers all the topics that are essential to learning how to practice efficiently! Hand Technique - DVD 04
This is probably one of the most under-rated aspects of playing the drums, because it affects so much that you are able to play. Proper hand technique can completely change the way you play. You'll learn all the variations on matched grip, traditional grip, and finger control technique to ensure your hands don't hold back your drumming potential! Foot Techniques - DVD 06
The foot technique topics include: bass drum techniques, bass drum independence, hi-hat foot techniques, hi-hat independence, double bass drumming, and double bass drumming exercises. All the lesson content applies to drummers of both single and double-bass drum sets. Mixed Rock Lessons - DVD 08
All of the grooves on this DVD are also included in the workbooks, and have companion play-along songs on the provided audio CDs. You can work through the lessons from start to finish, or jump around. Back To Top...Jazz & Latin Lessons - DVD 10
You'll learn to play with more groove, independence, and control as you master these fun and unique beats. As always, the various patterns are included in the workbooks, and related play-along songs can be found on the provided audio CDs. Dynamic Drumming - DVD 12
You'll learn how to take seemingly ordinary beats and turn them into powerful grooves. Mike covers important topics like: dynamics, ghost notes, accented notes, cross-sticking, open-close hi-hats, and how to modify a beat! Drum Setup, Tuning & Gear Tips - DVD 14
It covers how to setup 5-piece and 4-piece sets, and tips on expanding your drum set with various add-ons. You'll also get specific tips on how to make your snare drum, bass drum, and toms sounding their best. Finally, Mike shares some personal gear tips from his experience. Drum Soloing - DVD 16
The main DVD sections include: how to build a drum solo, soloing with shots, soloing with breaks, soloing over a vamp, and features Mike playing a few solos of his own. Drum Play-Along 2 - DVD 18
These play-along DVDs features Mike performing every play-along song in both performance (full band) and educational (split screen on drums) view. You can then turn to the workbooks to follow along with the provided sheet music, and then play along with the audio CDs.
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Do you want to learn how to play the drums by ear? This DVD covers all the essentials to get you playing for the very first time. No sheet music reading ability is required.
Many drummers are intimidated by the concept of learning to read and write drum notation. This is due to the fact that drum theory is often seen as being very complicated and challenging.
The drum rudiments are the building blocks to everything we play on the drums. Think of them as the letters that make up all the words (beats and fills) that we can play on the drums. Every pattern that has ever been played on the drums is made up of these core patterns.
Are you interested in playing heavy rock music? This DVD includes beginner to advanced grooves from sub-genres including: punk rock, heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, grunge rock, and progressive rock.
Want to learn to play the drums with more groove? This DVD covers some of the more groovy styles of rock including: blues, funk, reggae, and shuffle beats. Though these lessons are more ideal for intermediate and advanced drummers, they do start with patterns that are easy enough for beginners to learn and master.
Do you want to learn how to play amazing and creative drum fills like some of the drummers you look up to? This DVD will show teach you everything you need to know in order to play patterns for all styles of music!
Are you interested in achieving maximum speed around the drum set? Do you want to improve the speed, power, and control of both your hands and your feet? This DVD is packed with tips specifically for all the speed drummers out there!
Do you ever want to be a working drummer? This DVD is packed with valuable tips for both live and studio playing situations. Mike shares everything he has learned over his 20+ years of drumming!
Half the fun of learning the drums is being able to play with a band, so the Drumming System includes a huge selection of play-alongs. There are songs that work well for every style of music covered in the lesson DVDs.
Drum Play-Along 3 - DVD 19
Learning to practice efficiently is what can make the biggest difference in your overall progress. This DVD focuses on providing you with the information you need to create a balanced practice routine.
Do you want to learn exactly how to hold the drumsticks for maximum speed, power, control, and endurance? In this DVD, Mike will show you exactly how to get the most out of every single stroke you play.
Up and coming drummers tend to spend too much time on the hands, and can sometimes ignore the feet. Well, this DVD covers all the various foot techniques to make sure you get the most from all four limbs.
Interested in some other styles of Rock music? The mixed rock lessons DVD includes sub-genres like: folk rock, classic rock, country, and odd-time. As with the heavy rock DVD, these lessons are all step-by-step for beginner to advanced students.
Interested in playing more than just rock music? This training DVD is absolutely jam-packed with lessons on both Jazz and Latin drumming patterns that are sure to take your playing to the next level.
When it comes to making simple drum beats sound amazing, it's all about playing with dynamics and groove. This DVD is jam packed with valuable tips to help you improve the way you play virtually all the beats you know.
Do you ever have questions about how to setup or tune your drums? This DVD has everything you need to get your kit setup and sounding great!
Have you ever wanted to play an amazing drum solo? Maybe you have watched some of your favorite drummers play, and wondered how they were able to be so creative. Well, this DVD will show you all the different aspects of creating and playing a unique drum solo.
Continuing on where the last DVD left off, this disc includes even more songs for you to play-along with. You'll find more full-band tracks, and some that are pre-recorded in a studio.
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Drumming System CDs
Play-Alongs Without Drums - CDs 01-07
You can find a complete CD track listing in the back of workbook four, including song names and BPM tempos. Also, both the training DVDs and workbooks include specific references to CD and track numbers, so you'll always know exactly where to go for a specific song. Metronome Tracks - CD 08
As with the play-along songs, you can find track listings in the back of workbook four. Just pop this CD in, and pick the relevant track to start playing at the specified tempo. You can also rip the tracks to your portable MP3 player for personal use. |
Play-Alongs With Metronome - CDs 01-07
The CD track listing in the back of workbook four works equally well for this set, as they are numbered and arranged exactly the same. Same goes for the training DVDs and various workbook lessons. You'll always know exactly where to find the relevant audio tracks. |
These audio CDs include over 100 unique play-along songs with the drum tracks removed. You can use them directly within any CD player, or rip them to your portable music player for personal use.
This special bonus CD includes simple metronome tracks that you can use as an alternative to buying a metronome. The various tempos include: 50 BPM all the way up to 200 BPM in exactly 5 BPM increments.
This second set of audio CDs are exactly the same as the first, except they have metronome clicks over all of the provided songs. This way, if you have any trouble playing over the normal versions, you can pop in these secondary discs to get a better feel for the speed at which you are to play.Back To Top...
Drumming System Workbooks
Workbook 1
All of the lessons include references that point to related lessons on the provided DVDs, so you know exactly where to find detailed explanations of every topic covered. Workbook 3
Most of the pages are dedicated to the many variations in the drum fill sections. You'll find many examples of beginner-to-advanced fills that are then demonstrated on the included DVDs. As with all of the workbook content, it is best to start by watching the video lesson. Then, use the workbook to take the patterns to your drum set. This way you can see and hear the pattern before attempting to play it on your own. Workbook 5
Also included is additional practice routine paper and blank notation paper (for you to write your own custom beats, fills, and patterns). Best of all, you can find back-up copies of all five workbooks in PDF format on DVD 01, just in case you ever lose the hard-copies. This also helps in case you need to print off additional practice routine paper, or blank notation paper! |
Workbook 2
Virtually all of these styles include beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons to make learning easy through progressive steps. You'll never run into beats that are far more complicated than those leading up to it, so you can always skip back if you have trouble. Workbook 4
Better still, it includes the BPM (beats per minute) speed that the song is played at. This way, you can start by practicing the various beats and fills with a metronome before attempting the song. When it comes time to play the song along to the CD, you have the option to get a CD with or without a metronome click included. This way you can start with the metronome sound over the song, and then eventually jam directly with the drum-less track. Back To Top...Drumming System Box Set
Place the box set in your DVD drawer or shelf to complete your DVD library! |
This spiral-bound workbook features sheet music for lessons on the first few training DVDs. Topics include: example beats and fills, the basic quarter note, eighth note sub-divisions, 16th note sub-divisions, 32nd note sub-divisions, eighth note triplets, 16th note triplets, quarter note triplets, dotted notation, counting rests, time signatures, drum set notation key, sight reading exercises, basic dynamic markings, finger control technique, the 40 drum rudiments, doubles, single paradiddle, flams, drags, bass drum independence, hi-hat independence, and double bass drumming.
This workbook continues with lessons from the training DVDs. The topics include: drum fills, jazz drum fills, hand-to-feet combinations, dynamic drumming, ghost notes, accented notes, cross-sticking, open-close hi-hat, and speed building exercises.
This workbook includes an enhanced version of Mike Michalkow's famous Practice Routine Generator. The biggest addition is a list of direct DVD references for various sub-categories within the routine generator. This way, you can immediately find relevant lessons!
This workbook starts where the previous one left off. It features sheet music for some the various musical styles, including: punk rock, heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, grunge rock, progressive rock, folk rock, classic rock, country, 3/4 beats and fills, 5/4 beats and fills, 6/4 beats and fills, 7/4 beats and fills, 5/8 beats and fills, 6/8 beats and fills, 7/8 beats and fills, 9/8 beats and fills, blues, funk, reggae, half time shuffle, jump shuffle, texas shuffle, Purdie shuffle, kansas city shuffle, jazz drumming, and Latin drumming.
This workbook includes all of the sheet music for the provided play-along songs. Every lesson includes references to both the related training DVD and the specific audio-track details. This way, you will immediately know where to find all relevant material for the song.
The Drumming System comes packaged in a hard-shelled box set to keep your DVDs organized as you make your way through them. All of the DVD and CD cases fit nicely inside the box with the spine facing out to allow you easy access to the DVD or CD that you are currently working on. Back To Top...
Drumming System Bonuses
BONUS #1: Start-Up & Resources Guide
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BONUS #2: Drum Gear Buyers Guide
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This start-up guide is being included to quickly overview the entire Drumming System, so you will know exactly where to start. It has information for beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers that may be curious as to where they should start based on their current ability level.
Do you ever have questions about what drum gear to buy? This next bonus is Mike Michalkow's popular Drum Gear Buyers Guide which sells on its own for $27.
