So great to see the community growing steadily! If you're new here, drop a comment below: - What instrument do you play? - What brought you to Rhythm Skool? And say hi to other new members! Also: We have a Rhythm Hangout this Wednesday if you want to join us live and get a feel for the community. It's a great chance to ask questions and connect with other musicians. 👉 Check here for time/details Looking forward to seeing you around! —Dave @Lyko Lyko @Tomislav Suba @Sandra Mijnster @Kleina Warren @Ron Malech @Marc De Ridder @Nikola Tosic @Dominique Roh @Griet Liebens @Pierre Marzin @Hubert Bründlmayer @Erik Philippus @Leanne Stephens @Luca Verzelloni @Andreas Nielsen @Steve Morrisette @Lara Follini @Colinette Hyatt @Michael Gurney @Leah Cullen @Dean Young @Janette Woan @Klaudia Formela @John Bischoff @Mark Jolley @Freddy Vongue @Nicola De Paolis @Svein Ragnar Enga @Menulio Baxter @Valentin Chauchat @Marek Twardowski @Julian Lewandowski @Clayton Gustin @David Jones @Nándor Maráz @Cesar De La Guerra @Ronnie Lodge @Justin Alexander @Nicholas Robinson @Gray It @Thomas Luther @Brian Kim @Jeremy Clancy @Jacob Carrasco @Jimmy Graf @Maeva Bo @Ian McGilvery @Kevin Wood @Kyrre Kittang Reiakvam @Keltie Bruce Kennedy @Vaughan Redfern @Liz E @Michael Kehoe @Stig Lennart Ågrahn @Riccardo Raponi @Bdz R @Jens Lindell @Barbara Vanni @Jerome Tron @Julia Richards @Paul Volchoff @Enea Scomparin @Jean marc Peri @Jakub Kukulski @Sérgio Afonso @Vasco Finuras @Massimiliano Bergo @Dave Badchild @Devorah Hurwitz

Halfway through the week! How's your rhythm practice going? ✅ Staying consistent? 🤔 Hitting any challenges? 💡 Had any breakthroughs? If you've just started, head over to Part 1 of Your Rhythm Journey to get going. Drop a comment and let us know where you're at. Rhythm Academy members - would love to hear from you too! How's your practice going this week? And I'm really excited about our week of daily practice together in the upcoming workshop! If you've got questions about that or the new premium membership, fire away - I'm here to help! -Dave

Starting Friday, January 16th, we're doing something I'm genuinely pumped about. A 2-week experience for musicians who want to finally feel SOLID with their timekeeping—not chasing the groove, but staying rhythmically connected no matter what's happening around you. Here's what's happening: Friday Jan 16: Build Your 2026 Rhythm Plan (90 min) - Deep Groove Compass assessment (TIME, RHYTHM, FEEL, CONNECT) - Live demo: How I practice staying rhythmically connected to the groove in any situation - Build your personalised practice plan for steady, reliable, in-the-pocket playing - Get ready for the Virtual Practice Room Monday Jan 19 - Friday Jan 23: Virtual Practice Room - 20-minute sessions together (choose your timezone: 9am, 1pm, or 4pm UK) - 5-minute rhythm workout to start each session - Then 15 minutes practicing YOUR material with solid pulse and rhythmic connection - You're not alone, but you're not performing - Daily rhythmic focus: TIME → RHYTHM → FEEL → CONNECT → INTEGRATION Monday Jan 26: Integration Session (60 min) - Debrief the practice week - Reflection: What worked, what clicked, what challenged you - Refine your plan based on real experience - Q&A and next steps discussion And by the end? You'll have: ✅ A clear plan for developing rock-solid timekeeping and rhythmic connection in 2026 ✅ The Triangle method grounding your pulse and rhythm in your body ✅ 5 days of consistent, focused rhythmic practice under your belt ✅ Experienced what it feels like to practice with accountability and direction Who's this for? Musicians who: - Tend to rush when excited or drag when concentrating - Feel like they're chasing the groove instead of staying rhythmically connected - Second-guess where the beat is - Want to feel steady, reliable, connected, and in the pocket - Practice rhythm alone without knowing if they're actually improving their time Any instrument. Any level. What you get: - Complete 2-week workshop experience - One month Premium membership access - Weekly workouts + 15+ archived sessions - Triangle Workshop + Sabar Series - Community support

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 starting to dig into my rhythmic development with the first 20 min workout. I love the phrase “ have guidance from someone that knows their shite”, proper! Can’t wait to get into a routine. Thx @Dave Smith