The Monday Practice Plan

Know what to
practice this week.

A free weekly drum practice plan for beginners and anyone getting back into playing. Learn to read rhythms, build your technique, and put it all into music.

  • Every Monday
  • Five short sessions
  • About 20 minutes a day

You can start with a practice pad and sticks. I'll give you a clear place to begin and something specific to work on each day.

Read the Equipment and Books Guide

Private lessons for beginners through advanced players.
See rates and availability or message me on Instagram.

Build a musical foundation

Read it. Hear it. Play it.

01 / READ

Understand the rhythm.

Learn note values, counting, and drum notation so you can use your books and follow a chart.

02 / PRACTICE

Build your hands and time.

Use short, focused sessions to develop relaxed technique, steady time, and coordination.

03 / MAKE MUSIC

Connect it to songs.

Listen, learn grooves, and record your playing so you can hear what is improving.

Your teacher

Experience behind the plan.

I've been playing drums since 1980, studied at Berklee, and played and toured with When In Rome II, Silver Needle, The Charms, Chemical Burn, and Flexie. My work includes more than fifteen recordings.

I've taught in Boston, Los Angeles, and online. These plans bring that experience into a practice routine you can use at home.

Private drum lessons

Work on your playing together.

Lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players, shaped around your goals. Get individual help with reading, technique, grooves, and the music you want to play. Lessons are available on Zoom and at my Los Angeles studio.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
6 to 9 p.m. Pacific, by appointment.

Private lesson rates
LessonZoomStudio
30 minutes$40$50
60 minutes$75$90

Message me on Instagram with your goals and a preferred day to arrange a lesson.

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