By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Sit comfortably and play without fighting your body
- Hold time confidently with a metronome
- Play a recognizable groove for 2+ minutes
- Add simple fills without wrecking the groove
- Know exactly what to practice next
No chops flexing. No conservatory vibes. Groove first. Always.
- 1 Course → 9 Modules → 30 Lessons
- Recommended pacing: 6–8 weeks
- Default practice time: 20 minutes, 4x/week
- Every module ends with a Confidence Checkpoint
Course Instructor
MODULE 0 — Welcome + Your First Win
Lesson 0.1 — Welcome to Drumology Academy
Lesson 0.2 — Groove First (The Drumology Philosophy)
Lesson 0.3 — Your First 60-Second Groove (Day One Win)
MODULE 1 — Setup That Makes Grooves Easier
Lesson 1.1 — Throne Height & Posture (Comfort First)
Lesson 1.2 — Snare, Hi-Hat, & Reach Zones
Lesson 1.3 — Sticks, Grip & Relaxation
MODULE 2 — Time Feel Bootcamp
Lesson 2.1 — Counting Like a Drummer
Lesson 2.2 — Metronome Without the Trauma
Lesson 2.3 — Quarter Notes & 8ths (That’s It—for Now)
MODULE 3 — The Money Beat
Lesson 3.1 — Your First Full Rock Beat
Lesson 3.2 — Kick Drum Control (Add One Note)
Lesson 3.3 — Consistency Over Complexity
MODULE 4 — Technique Micro-Doses
Lesson 4.1 — Rebound & Control (No Textbook Speak)
Lesson 4.2 — Single Strokes for Groove
Lesson 4.3 — Doubles for Comfort
MODULE 5 — Coordination That Feels Musical
Lesson 5.1 — Hi-Hat Consistency
Lesson 5.2 — Kick Variations Under the Groove
Lesson 5.3 — Two-Bar Phrases
MODULE 6 — Fills That Don’t Break Time
Lesson 6.1 — The #1 Fill Rule
Lesson 6.2 — 1-Beat Fills
Lesson 6.3 — 2-Beat Fills
MODULE 7 — Reading (Just Enough)
Lesson 7.1 — The Drum Grid
Lesson 7.2 — Basic Rhythms & Rests
Lesson 7.3 — Read Your First Groove
MODULE 8 — Playing With Music (Safely & Legally)
Lesson 8.1 — Drumology Backing Loops
Lesson 8.2 — Song Form Without Songs
Lesson 8.3 — Record Yourself (The Secret Weapon)
MODULE 9 — Graduation & What’s Next
Lesson 9.1 — Your Forever 20-Minute Practice Plan
Lesson 9.2 — Common Beginner Problems (Solved)
Lesson 9.3 — Choose Your Next Path