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Dec '25 •
Practice. Progress. Play.
I've been talking with some of you about staying consistent with practice. Here's the reality: even after 20+ years, I drift without a system. Even with projects and deadlines ahead, I need to sit down and plan. Otherwise momentum dies. Consistency is what transforms random sessions into real progress. And real progress is what lets you actually enjoy playing music. That's the path: Practice. Progress. Play. I'm thinking about putting together a workshop for early January where we build our 2026 rhythm practice plans together. We'd cover: → Daily rhythm workout structure (that you'll actually do) → How to show up consistently without burning out → Building momentum that lasts → Setting goals that motivate instead of overwhelm I'd also share musical examples of what I'm preparing for upcoming projects - how I'm breaking down the rhythm work and building it into daily practice. Couple of hours live with Q&A. Recording + all the planning materials afterward. Under $30. Early January. If this sounds useful, drop a comment below. I'm gauging interest before I put it all together. Dave
2 likes • Dec '25
Yes! If the date works I'm in. Even if the date doesn't work I'll still pay you $30 for that!
Nov '25 •
🎵 Master Your Rhythm - Now in the Classroom
Excited to announce that Master Your Rhythm is now available here in Rhythm Skool! The complete 10-week course covering pulse, subdivision, placement, phrasing, polyrhythm, groove—everything you need for systematic rhythm development. 10 workshops (around 30 minutes each) inspired by my Rhythm Academy materials. Existing course members - you can now access everything right here inside Rhythm Skool. Don't have it yet? 👉 [GET MASTER YOUR RHYTHM - $197]
3 likes • Nov '25
I highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't taken it! Very good stuff!
Oct '25 •
Mid-week check-in - how's everyone doing?
Halfway through the week! How's your rhythm practice going? - Staying consistent? - Hitting any challenges? - Had any breakthroughs? Drop a comment and let us know where you're at. Sometimes just checking in with the group helps keep momentum going. Plus, if you're stuck on something, someone here might have the tip that makes it click!
1 like • Oct '25
My 13 year old daughter asked me to teach her how to play guitar. I'm starting off with rhythm exercises and focusing only on her right hand strumming to start. I've taught alot of people and never started out this way, but it sure makes sense and I wish I would've had these lessons from Dave when I was a kid!
1 like • Nov '25
@Dave Smith it really does make a difference! At this point it's almost like a spiritual practice for me. It gets me out of my head and into the present moment. And it's helping deconstruct some decades long bad habits in my playing.
Oct '25 •
Clocks are changing tonight in UK!
Hey everyone, good weekend so far? Any gigs, jams, listening, practice going on? I’d love to hear what you’re up to, listening to and working on. Feel free to share below :) A quick note… Look out for the clocks changing tonight here in the UK. The event in our calendar should be showing the correct time for your timezone but you can also use this online timezone converter to double check: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html See you on Monday at 3.30pm UK time for our Rhythm Workout!
1 like • Oct '25
@John Free that's awesome! I just became a Count Basie fan this year. I don't know how I spent so much of life not knowing about all of this great jazz music I'm exposing myself to now. Have fun with that gig!
2 likes • Oct '25
Last week was the first time I didn't feel completely lost in my symphony orchestra. I still can't really play all those fast 16th note runs one of the songs requires, not at tempo, keeping intonation, staying in time, and also not slopping through the bowing. But I'm getting there! I've been using Dave's method to just clap step and say my way through the sight reading of the piece. It really helps and at slower speeds I'm getting better with this particular song. And when I listen to the song, I'm feeling the pulse with it and moving through the tempo changes much more fluidly. This stuff really does help!
Sep '25 •
Rhythm isn't talent you're born with. It's a skill you develop through consistent, intentional practice.
What rhythm skill have you been working on developing lately? Comment below :)
0 likes • Oct '25
@Sylvia Reisinger thanks! well, to be fair I've played electric bass since I was 13. But it doesn't help much! Upright with a bow is a whole different instrument. Add in the cacophony of playing with a symphony? It's just a lot of learning to do.
0 likes • Oct '25
@Robert Russell man, I wish I would've learned all of these fundamentals when I was a kid!!!! But I'm glad I'm doing it now.
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