Using a Metronome

I have recently been asked about how to count BPM when practicing. Well in all honesty there is no real way of doing this. You are only human so you will stray in and out of time naturally. Personally I use a metronome I bought from Guitar Center. They are quite cheap, I got mine for $15.

Or

You could use this site http://www.metronomeonline.com/ Here you can just your computer as a metronome.

Give it a try!

"Logging" Your Progress

Hi Guys,

I have just been thinking of new ways in which I could help everyone learn how to play and master the drums.

One of the things I have been doing of late is "logging" all that I do on a spreadsheet. Writing down the names of the techniques you are trying to master and logging (in your own way) how you are coming along.

For me personally I have written it all down in "technique name" i.e para-diddle and then the BPM ( beats per minute ) that I am currently achieving.

This can be a great way to track your progress which in turn is a great motivator to carry on playing!

Please come and visit me at www.youtube.com/marcthesession
Come follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/marchogan

If you have any questions at all you can email me mhogus@mac.com

Speak soon guys!

Marc

Lesson No 4

I gotta do this!

Hey Guys,

I have been away for a while I know...I will be updating again as of tomorrow! A friend made me realize I kinda need to do this!!

Speak to you tomorrow!

Marc

It’s Friday!! Most of you will be either going out for a drink with your friends of or maybe just sitting at home watching a DVD! Me? Well I’m sat at home editing my second lesson for my online drum school! That’s right, I am now going to be uploading weekly lessons on how to play the drums. 

This actually started last week and there is already a lesson on my channel on the correct way to hold you drums stick. 

Second lesson will be up online by this time tomorrow and it starts on the basics of correct foot positioning on your kick pedal! I know what you thinking...”that’s awfully basic”...Well that’s the point!!! I have been playing for over 10 years now and there are people out there who really want to learn but can’t afford to get a teacher! That’s where I step in.

Please go to my youtube page and subscribe today!!! You won’t regret it. I’ll have you drumming in no time :)

My Channel Link is www.myspace.com/user/marcthesession

To anyone who is interested The Drum Centre in Manchester are selling the Mapex M Birch with a free extra tom, free cymbal pack, and hardware for £599.99!!!! 

This is a shocking deal! Ok, the cymbals are a little bit rubbish but who cares SELL THEM! they are worth £100! 

Here is the link www.manchesterdrum.co.uk/Shop/C82/Drum-Kits/Mapex-

Weekly Music 

Lamb of God

Their new album Wrath is brutal! (I’m a huge Chris Adler fan anyway)

See ya soon!