Timothy Van Cleave

If you’ve ever sat down at the drums and felt like “Why do my hands feel like they’re not cooperating with my brain?” You are not alone! I don’t know a drummer that hasn’t happened to a some point. Stay focused on your practice time and resist the urge to scroll.

For this holiday season I’ve put together a few free tools to help you out, especially if you are new to drums or recently acquired a drum set.

You can find them here: tvcmusiclessons.gumroad.com

First up: Sextuplet Combos Warm Up. Perfect for days when your hands need a wake-up call stronger than your coffee. It loosens you up, sharpens your flow, and gets you moving musically.

Then there’s The 5-Minute Drum Match Game — a quick, playful challenge designed to trick your brain into practicing. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it builds accuracy almost by accident.

Finally, Exercise Series #3: Intro to Independence gives you the coordination boost we all wish we had in middle school band. Clear, bite-sized patterns help your limbs finally work with you, not against you.

All three lessons are free for now! When you swing by be sure to join my mailing list for future lessons, books, exercises, and new music.

Happy Holiday Season!!

-TVC