Listen a lot, get inspired by different genres, and let your personality shape your groove.
Play with a metronome, record yourself, and listen back critically — that’s how you really grow. Also, match your dynamics to the other instruments in the style you’re playing; that’s key to building a great groove.
Relax, stay connected with your band, and have fun. The audience feels your energy.
Close mics for each drum, overheads for cymbals, and room mics for ambience. Mic quality and room acoustics are what make or break a good recording.
DW, Pearl, Yamaha, TAMA, Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and Istanbul Agop are among the top choices.
Polyrhythm means multiple rhythms played at the same time.
Polymeter means different time signatures layered on top of each other.