Three Brilliant Drum Covers
One of my favourite parts of teaching is seeing someone finally nail a song they've been working on for weeks. Learning drums isn't just about sticking to exercises or playing along to a metronome (although there's definitely a place for that!). It's about working towards something that excites you.
One of my favourite parts of teaching is seeing someone finally nail a song they've been working on for weeks. Learning drums isn't just about sticking to exercises or playing along to a metronome (although there's definitely a place for that!). It's about working towards something that excites you.
Over the last few weeks, three of my pupils have recorded some fantastic drum covers, and they've all taken on very different songs.
Ian has been learning Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. He's retired and has always enjoyed drumming as a hobby, and we've been working on this one for quite a while. It's a song that throws plenty at you, with lots of changes in tempo and different feels throughout, so it's been really satisfying to see all that hard work come together. His finished cover is something he can be genuinely proud of.
Tracy only started learning the drums recently, having never played before. She's retired too, and it's been great watching her confidence grow every week. Her latest cover is Taylor Swift's I Knew It, I knew You, and seeing her lock into the groove and enjoy playing along with the track has been brilliant. It's amazing what can happen when you stick with it and enjoy the music you're learning.
Then there's Dan. When he's not working as a pilot, you'll usually find him behind a drum kit. His cover of WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! by RAYE took some serious work, and we based his cover on the drumming from Matt Brook’s live versions on YouTube. Dan absolutely smashed it!!
One thing all three have in common is that they're playing music they actually want to learn. I always encourage people to bring songs they love because it makes practising so much more enjoyable. You're far more likely to put the time in when you're excited to sit down behind the kit.
Having a video to work towards helps as well. It's a clear goal, and there's something really satisfying about recording a performance at the end of the process. Whether it's shared with friends and family, posted online, or simply kept as a reminder of how far you've come, it's a great way to celebrate the hard work that's gone into learning the song.
A massive well done to Ian, Tracy and Dan. It's been a pleasure helping each of you bring these songs to life, and I'm already looking forward to seeing what you'll choose to learn next.
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