5 Tips for a successful learning experience.

We want you to have a fun and successful learning experience. This short read will help. Also, don't forget our FAQs (Course 7), and scroll down to get your free eBook! It will answer all your questions on starting out with learning, equipment, and practice guidelines.

1. Set a realistic pace - You'll have much more fun!

Drum Ambition has 7 Courses. Practice guidance is given at the end of each video, and it's essential to feel comfortable with a lesson before moving on. Moving on too quickly can lead to frustration later. Our lessons give you essential fundamentals, and our curriculum has been thoughtfully planned to give you the best experience.

2. Watch the Music Notation Videos in Course 1.

Naturally, you'll want to jump into the drum set instruction videos (1-20), but don't miss the ten short Music Notation Videos in Course 1. You'll find them listed after the first 20 drum set videos. Learning to read basic music notation will be a great benefit on this amazing journey. You can choose to watch these notation videos at any time, but it's recommended that you complete them by the time you start Course 2.  Once you have completed these 10 Notation Lessons, you will have everything you need to understand the entire curriculum.

3. Don't miss the Sheet Music and extra Audio Files.

All lessons come with sheet music, which you can download and print. Certain videos in Course 1 come with extra audio file examples, and all videos in Courses 2, 3, 4, and 5 include them. The extra audio file exercises are usually more challenging than the basic examples shown in the videos. Looking at these and being comfortable with them is highly recommended before moving on to the next video.

4. Take the Special Feature Videos at your own pace - they are supplemental to the main content.

You can access the Special Feature Videos (Course 6) from your Dashboard. These are a series of extracurricular mini-lessons and cover topics such as bass drum technique, grip, posture, positioning your drums, stick tricks, drum set assembly, rudiments, and frequently asked questions. These are topics you might want to consider looking at throughout your journey. Simon references these videos often, and you will be prompted to view them if they relate to a video lesson you are working on.

5. Have fun!

It's Number 5, but this is the most important tip! If you are not enjoying a lesson or finding it frustrating, it is usually due to a breakdown in one or more of the above tips. Whatever you do, don't lose the fun element! People often find exercises frustrating when they have moved on too quickly from the last lesson, without attention to the practice guidelines.

Getting Help

If you have any questions, you can email support@drumambition.com, or start a conversation using the blue chat icon in your screen's lower right. Also, it's a good idea to browse our Frequently Asked Questions.