30-Day Drum Workout: Drumset Book & DVD

Two distinct 30-day routines mean drummers can cycle through the book without repeating the same warm-up sequence, keeping daily practice mentally fresh and musically purposeful. The DVD component transforms what could feel like solitary technical work into guided instruction, making it especially valuable for drummers working independently or in settings where direct feedback is limited.

Purposeful and methodical. The progression from warm-ups through sticking exercises to polyrhythms creates a session that builds gradually rather than randomly sampling technique. You finish each day feeling your coordination and control improve.

Drummers at any level who want structured daily practice without boredom. This works equally well for high school players building chops, college-bound drummers preparing for auditions, or experienced players maintaining edge and consistency.

• Start each session with the warm-up exercises before moving to the sticking and polyrhythm work; this preps your hands and builds the foundation for more complex patterns.
• Reference the DVD when a sticking pattern feels awkward or unclear. Seeing the hand motion often clarifies what the page alone cannot.
• Track your tempo with a metronome throughout the month. You'll notice genuine improvements in both coordination and time feel when you can compare week one to week four.

Assign the 30-day routines to your section drummers as part of a fall or spring conditioning cycle. The structured format makes it easy to check progress during sectionals, and students appreciate having a complete, time-bound program rather than open-ended practice assignments.

• Hand coordination across complex sticking patterns
• Polyrhythmic reading and execution (polyrhythms)
• Stamina for extended playing
• Tempo stability and internal time feel
• Finesse and control at varied dynamics