The foundation that changes everything!

Oct '25 (edited) • Gems

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.

Consistency is key to your success. Not intensity, not perfection - just showing up regularly and letting the work compound over time.

If you want to go deeper:

I've opened up space to work closely with 5 musicians who I'll coach personally, share resources with, and give detailed feedback. If you're looking for more intensive 1-on-1 support to accelerate this journey, comment below and let's chat.

Keep Grooving,

Dave

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