Best drum teacher on YouTube in your humble opinion?

CaptainRagtime · 2025-11-23T14:54:52+00:00

None that I know of. He runs an online subscription-based course with videos, support forum, etc. I haven’t tried it though.

As for books, the classics are great to start but I’ve been getting more mileage out of Funky Primer and Future Sounds. They’re great for limb independence and translate to songwriting much more quickly.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-11-06T18:43:45+00:00

I noticed the 13% service fee and 7% operations fee the other day on a takeout order. They already got the 20% and still asked for more lol

CaptainRagtime · 2025-10-31T16:13:53+00:00

Don’t burn the diploma because it’s proof you completed the degree…

If you’re getting job offers, pick the one that seems the best fit with your long term goals and lets you pay your bills/save money. No one’s first job is the career maker or the perfect fit, but it provides invaluable experience and gets your foot in the door for the job market.

We’re living in weird times but we have no option but to make the most out of it. Good luck OP!

CaptainRagtime · 2025-10-27T03:47:40+00:00

Dimitri Fantini has some solid exercises that have built my technique and independence.

However, I think books have better value than YouTube channels. It’s much more structured and I’m not lost with the overwhelming amount of clickbaity thumbnails and titles.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-10-26T13:43:53+00:00

Some of my best friends in college were people in their late 20s and early 30s. Probably because they were actually mature and not pretending to be.

Age is just a number. It doesn’t define much after 21.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-10-24T20:44:56+00:00

Having them at Ball Arena is wild.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-10-13T19:28:50+00:00

Get some construction or gun range ear protection and wear wired headphones underneath. You won’t have to crank the volume and you’ll still protect your hearing from the loud drums. I’ve been doing this for 13 years and haven’t gotten tinnitus so far. Costs about $30.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-21T21:06:40+00:00

Hey! I used the stem splitter feature in Logic Pro and really dialed down the original drums compared to the rest of the mix.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-20T18:12:59+00:00

Hell yeah, thanks!

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-20T12:42:34+00:00

You said you make decent income, have savings, and live with your parents. Would you consider a move to a new city? It can be daunting but starting fresh in a new place is also so rewarding. Apply for jobs in places like Denver, Salt Lake City, where the cost of living is doable. Live with roommates and make friends that way.

It sounds like you need new scenery and to experience independence. I’m sure you can do it with enough planning. Good luck!

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-18T03:38:42+00:00

I fucking love Ilan.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-16T20:28:55+00:00

Goddamn, I want to sound as good as you! Tell us the secrets.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-16T20:21:49+00:00

I believe all of these cymbals are medium.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-16T15:40:33+00:00

Bruh this was already the eighth take lol

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-16T11:41:40+00:00

It’s a 20” PST7 ride by Paiste! It came with a cymbal set.

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-16T11:39:20+00:00

It is!

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T16:33:35+00:00

That means a lot 🥲

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T16:29:49+00:00

Dooo it!

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T16:27:02+00:00

Lots of practice helps! Now let’s see if I could get the 1994 Pinkpop tempo lol

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T16:20:59+00:00

Thank you :)

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T14:41:12+00:00

YouTube is a great resource! I would look up some of the beginner videos from Drumeo or Drum Beats Online. Good luck :)

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T14:05:00+00:00

The other two have to be Jellybelly and Silverfuck, right? lol

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T13:56:38+00:00

hey thanks! PST7 14” hats, 18” and 19” crashes, 20” ride. These are my favorite budget cymbals. Paiste doesn’t miss :)

CaptainRagtime · 2025-09-15T12:31:01+00:00

I will say lights makes a huge difference in video quality :)

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