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YOUR DRUMMING
Get everything you need to make your playing tighter and funkier.
All in one place.
Are you a drummer stuck in circles, jumping from one YouTube lesson to the next?
Let's face it, as a rock drummer, you've likely invested hours watching YouTube tutorials, learning grooves and fills, and perhaps even transcribing your favorite drummers' parts. Yet, despite all this effort, you might still find yourself playing the same predictable patterns, feeling like you're stuck in a rut.
The problem isn't a lack of effort, but rather the overwhelming amount of information available. The sheer volume of content can be paralyzing, leading to a scattered approach that hinders real progress. Information overload doesn't lead to transformation.
If your playing feels too predictable, too stiff, too "in the box," it's time to consider a different approach. It's time to break free from those patterns and unlock a new level of musicality.
Funk Drumming:
The Catalyst for your Drumming Evolution
Funk drumming offers a unique solution to this common problem. It's not just another genre; it's a powerful tool for developing a more dynamic and expressive drumming style.
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Why is funk so effective? Because at its core, funk demands unpredictability. It forces you to think outside the box, to embrace syncopation, and to develop a deeper sense of groove.
Funk drumming teaches you how to:Â
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Master Ghost Notes: Add subtle nuances and textures to your playing, creating a more sophisticated and dynamic sound.
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Embrace Syncopated Accents: Disrupt the predictable flow and create rhythmic interest, adding a layer of complexity to your grooves.
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Explore Kick Drum Variations: Develop a wider vocabulary of kick drum patterns, adding depth and character to your playing.
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Develop the "Swunk" Feel: Capture that unmistakable blend of swing and funk, creating a groove that's both infectious and sophisticated.
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A Structured Path For Your Drumming
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This program isn't just another collection of lessons; it's a comprehensive system designed to guide you step-by-step towards a funkier, more expressive, and more musical playing.
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A Clear Roadmap: A structured learning path tailored to your current skill level, ensuring you're never overwhelmed.
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Weekly Inspiration: Regular groove drops and inspiration within "The Funky Hub" to keep you motivated and engaged.
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Focused Courses: Step-by-step courses that teach real concepts, not just random exercises, providing a solid foundation in funk drumming techniques.
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Extensive Groove Library: A comprehensive library with over 200 transcriptions and demos, providing a wealth of inspiration and learning material.
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Drumless Tracks: Over 100 drumless tracks to practice with, allowing you to hone your feel and develop your improvisational skills.
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Personalized Feedback: Direct feedback on your playing, helping you identify areas for improvement and stay on track.
A DEEPER LOOK
Here's what's inside
The Funky HubÂ
A weekly drop inside your private space, rotating between 3 exclusive series:
• Pocket Stories – Deep-dive breakdowns of iconic drummers and grooves
• The Groove Room – Weekly licks, fills, and groove ideas to apply right away
• The Isolated Feel – Raw drum takes and loops to develop your ear and phrasing
This is the living part of the Membership — where the learning never stops.
Funky Concepts and TechniquesÂ
Focused courses that tackle the fundamentals that matter:
• Hand Technique
• Snare Technique
• Snare Tuning
• Groove Construction
• Drum Fills Creation
• Jazz/Funk Drumming
• New Orleans Funk
• Crafting Your Drum Solo
All broken down into simple, actionable steps.
The Funk Essential Pack
A full library of 200 grooves and fills — built from 3 complete methods:
• Funk Drumming 101
• Funk It Up
• Funky Drum Fills
Each one includes detailed transcriptions + video demonstrations.
You’ll develop vocabulary, coordination, and creative control.
Minus Drums
100+ real songs & Loops (NOT MIDI files) that push you to listen, react, and groove.
Download them, record over them, and train your feel with real music.
Direct Feedback + Coaching
Send in your playing and know EXACTLY what to improve.
Because growth isn’t just content…
it’s direction.Â
The Funky Hub
Weekly lessons. Real stories. Inspiration.
This isn’t a content dump.
The Funky Hub is where I drop one exclusive lesson every week, rotating through three personal and musical series:
Pocket Stories
The Groove Room
The Isolated Feel
One drop per week.
Rotating across these series.
This keeps your learning focused, digestible, and consistent — without the pressure of “catching up” or sorting through endless content.
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Pocket Stories
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The grooves that shaped me.
Each lesson is a deep-dive into a legendary drummer or a defining groove that influenced my sound — from Al Jackson Jr. to Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd, Bill Stewart, Brian Blade ect.
We’ll analyze the feel, the sound, the tuning, and the interaction with the band.
It’s more than a lesson — it’s musical storytelling.
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The Groove Room
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This is where I give you practical groove ideas and licks every week.
Not random patterns — real, usable ideas you can apply right away.
Fills, phrasing, groove variations.
Clean. Focused. Musical.
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The Isolated Feel
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You’ll get access to raw, loopable drum takes and isolated grooves — recorded with my own kit and sound.
Use them to train your ear, develop time feel, and practice with something more real than MIDI loops.
This is a rare resource — and you won’t find it on YouTube.
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Funky Concepts and Techniques
Learn what actually makes a difference.
This section of the Membership is built to give you clarity, precision, and real results — without wasting time on generic theory or flashy exercises that don’t translate into real playing.
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Each lesson is designed to solve a specific problem:
• How to fix your grip and hand motion
• How to master ghost notes, buzz strokes, and rimshots
• How to tune your snare for tone and feel
• How to construct musical grooves — not just loops
• How to build drum fills that actually lead somewhere
• How to approach Jazz/Funk phrasing and New Orleans drumming with confidence
These aren’t random tutorials — they’re deep, focused explorations of the techniques and concepts that shaped my own playing.
And when combined with the Funk Essentials Pack (200 transcriptions and video tutorials), they give you both the language and the tools to express yourself with groove, taste, and control.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to practice next — this is where your progress starts to feel real.
What's inside
Funky Concepts & Techniques
SNARE TECHNIQUE
Here, I break down the essential skills you need to develop precision and dynamic control over your snare work.Â
This course covers:Â Drag Technique, Rimshot Mastery, Cross Stick Technique, Ghost Notes and Buzz Strokes.
GROOVE CONSTRUCTION
A great groove is more than just a beat—it’s feel, space, and movement. In this course, I take you inside my creative process, showing you exactly how I build grooves from the ground up.Â
This course covers:
My Approach to Groove Creation, Syncopation & Pocket, Layering & Dynamics.
NEW ORLEANS DRUMMING
Dive into the infectious feel of New Orleans Funk, where second-line rhythms meet deep, syncopated grooves.
In this course, I break down the classic New Orleans drumming approach, taking inspiration from the legendary Zigaboo Modeliste and his groundbreaking style.
JAZZ/FUNK DRUMMING
Explore the art of blending jazz fluidity with funk’s deep pocket.
In this course, I break down my personal approach to creating hybrid grooves inspired by legends like Bill Stewart and Mike Clark.
CRAFTING YOUR DRUM SOLO
A drum solo isn’t just about speed or chops—it’s about storytelling, groove, and musicality. In this course,
I break down my personal approach to soloing, giving you ready-to-use themes that you can instantly apply to your playing.
HAND TECHNIQUE
Unlock the full potential of your hands with a complete breakdown of essential techniques.
This course covers:Â Grip Fundamentals, Hi-Hat Technique, Ride Cymbal Rebound.
SNARE DRUM TUNING
Learn how to achieve high, medium, and low tunings on three different snare drums (14x5 Ludwig Supraphonic, 14x5,5 Maple and 13x3 Piccolo) to suit any musical context.
Funk Essentials Pack
A complete library of groove vocabulary — ready to play.Â
This is where theory becomes movement.
"The Funk Essentials Pack" gives you a structured collection of over 200 transcriptions and video tutorials that you can use daily to sharpen your timing, control, and creativity behind the kit.
It’s made of three core method books:
• Funk Drumming 101 — foundational grooves, ghost note control, and pocket development
• Funk It Up — linear phrasing, broken hi-hats, syncopation, and bold ideas
• Funky Drum Fills — expressive, musical fills that flow naturally inside the groove
Every groove is written, demonstrated, and explained — so you’re not just copying patterns, you’re absorbing a vocabulary.
Used together with Funky Concepts and Techniques, these transcriptions become a practical extension of everything you study: you learn the concept, and then you drill it with real material that pushes your hands, your mind, and your musicality.
No fluff. No filler. Just combinations that actually build your feel — groove after groove.
What's inside
The Funk Essential Pack
This Membership
Is For You If…
1. You’re not looking for flashy, fast, forgettable drumming, and want to grooveÂ
2. You’ve spent hours on YouTube, but still feel stuck in your feel
3. You want to understand why great drummers sound the way they do
4. You’re ready to stop playing random exercises — and start building a sound
5. You care about feel, space, tone, and playing in the pocketÂ
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