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

I'm thrilled to have you here in our rhythm community! 🎶 Your Rhythm Journey Head to the classroom and begin with Part 1: Where You're Headed - this is the start of an 8-part transformational experience to embody rhythm, connect to the groove, and expand your musicianship. Work through the parts at your own pace. Each one builds on the last. Start Your Rhythm Journey → HERE 📚 What's Included (Free): - Your Rhythm Journey - 8 video-based parts with exercises and community engagement - Find Your Groove Workout - Unlock at Level 2 (5 points) by engaging in the community - Community Rhythm Hangouts - Twice monthly live sessions (free for all members - check calendar) - Member Map - See our global community 🎵 Community Guidelines: - Share breakthroughs and challenges - Ask questions, explore together - Support others with encouragement - Use categories to share music, wins, and gems - Peer learning - we help each other grow 👋 Introduce Yourself Below: - What instrument do you play? - What brought you here? - Share a fun GIF 😄 Keep grooving, Dave

Really looking forward to Connect Your Groove tomorrow. Here's what we'll cover: - Your Practice Toolkit — exercises you can use immediately - The 3 Layers of Rhythm — Pulse, Subdivision, Phrasing - Rhythm Practice Path — foundational material to build from - The Triangle of Inner Pulse method — the approach I developed through working with West African master drummers and London's F-ire and Loop Collective Quick prep: ✅ Join 5 mins early (1:55pm UK) ✅ Grab something to make notes ✅ Find a quiet space to focus ✅ Make sure you have room to move — we'll be stepping, clapping, grooving together! Thursday 2pm UK (9am EST / 6am PST) Who's in? Drop a comment if you're coming live! 👇 Dave

Hey everyone, Some exciting updates coming to Rhythm Skool that I want to share with you properly. I'm opening a free community tier next week - which means you'll be able to invite your friends, bandmates, and students to join Rhythm Skool and access some rhythm resources plus the courses that I have available for purchase. I'm sending you an email later today with all the details about what's changing, what's staying the same, and what it means for you as a paid member. Look out for that email and drop a 👍 if you're excited about this :) Dave

Connecting with the pulse and feeling different subdivisions isn't just about keeping time - it's the foundation that changes everything about how you experience music. When you can feel the pulse in your body - not just hear it, but truly feel it - something shifts. You stop thinking your way through rhythm and start living it. The counting falls away. The mental calculation disappears. You're simply there, grounded in the beat. This connection affects how you interact on every rhythmic and timekeeping level. You're not fighting to stay in time - you know where you are within the pulse because you can feel it internally. The subdivisions aren't something you're calculating - they're something you sense, like feeling the spaces between your heartbeats. And here's what really opens up: when your connection to pulse and subdivision is solid, you start to feel the groove from the inside out. It's not something external you're chasing or trying to copy. It's something you generate from within, something that flows through your whole being. You become more connected to what you play. Every note, every phrase sits exactly where you intend it because your internal pulse is guiding you. You're not second-guessing placement - you're making musical choices from a place of rhythmic confidence. You become more connected to what's going on around you. When other musicians shift the feel, you feel it immediately. When someone sets up a rhythmic conversation, you can respond naturally. When the collective groove deepens, you're right there contributing to it. The pulse is always there, waiting for you to drop into it. The subdivisions are already present in the space between beats. Your job isn't to create them - it's to connect with what's already alive in the music. This is the foundation. Build it strong, and everything else - timing, feel, musical connection - flows naturally from there. You're already on this path! By showing up here in Rhythm Skool, practicing consistently, taking part in the weekly workouts, engaging with the community - you're building this foundation right now. Each time you practice, each time you show up, you're deepening that connection.