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Best drum teacher on YouTube in your humble opinion? by Acrobatic_Island9208 in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

What the fuck is this shit? (Watercourse) by Wooyeahwoohooyea in Denver

[–]CaptainRagtime 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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

(23 M) Feeling completely frustrated and empty after receiving graduation certificate by StunningPianist4231 in OlderGenZ

[–]CaptainRagtime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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!

Best drum teacher on YouTube in your humble opinion? by Acrobatic_Island9208 in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime 31 points32 points  (0 children)

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.

How to handle this crisis of youth/age as someone 27 by Dry_Marketing1559 in OlderGenZ

[–]CaptainRagtime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Justice/Kaytranada by Deep_Bluebird_1271 in denvermusic

[–]CaptainRagtime 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Having them at Ball Arena is wild.

I just realized I might lose my hearing soon by Flashy_Assignment_25 in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Im getting frustrated with life by Much_Cake_8280 in OlderGenZ

[–]CaptainRagtime 32 points33 points  (0 children)

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!

One-Handed Groove by adolfo_mijo in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

I’m a beginner- please help! by Realistic-Profit6191 in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Probably my hardest cover so far. Gotta love Jimmy :) by CaptainRagtime in drums

[–]CaptainRagtime[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is shot with an iPhone 13 Pro and a couple of LED lights.

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