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Are you a self-taught beginner who wants to nail songs & have the confidence to play with a band...

But you feel like you're not growing as fast as you should and you have no idea how to get there? ("I don't know what I don't know!")

I believe you can go from beginner to ready to gig with a band in 12 months. Here's how: ↓

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Believe it or not, getting to where you're able to play with a band in the next 12 months is completely possible - Even if you're a self-taught beginner with as little as 30 minutes a day to practice.

Only problem is, you've got some obstacles standing in your way.

Not knowing what to practice (and you're tired of YouTube-surfing for the next thing to learn)
Not growing as fast as you’d like (wondering "what am I doing wrong here??")
Not having enough confidence to play songs or play with a band
Not knowing if you’re practicing right or building bad habits
Losing motivation & feeling like you can’t do it
“You don’t know what you don’t know” (You need a coach to give you feedback and show you what to do)

There are really just 2 secrets to accomplishing all of this. You ready?

I get the struggle! I’ve been there.

Back when I got started I was a completely lost self-taught beginner who was playing for hours every day and half-way trying to play songs I liked. But I wasn’t really growing, and I definitely wasn’t getting far in my progress.

After all, I didn't know what I didn't know.

Until I started lessons with a really good teacher, who gave me something special that I’m sharing with you today:

A method. (That’s secret number 1!)

Without following a method, your growth will be slow and you may never reach your goals.

But WITH a method… man, with a method you’re unstoppable because your work’s cut out for you and progress becomes automatic.

This is exactly what happened to me when I started lessons.

I made more progress in my first month of lessons than I had the prior 2 years of hacking it on my own! I grew like crazy and never looked back.

But there’s a second secret to this besides having a method...

Without this second one, I think we can almost say that the first one is no good.

Here it is:

You need encouragement, inspiration, and motivation.

Without those things, progress will be slow and arduous, and you might still get stuck.

So how do you get those 3 critical components of success?

Have you ever heard of the concept of the “mastermind”? - It’s simply the transformative concept of a group of peers coming together to work toward a common goal, all asking questions and gaining insights from one another (the “collective brain”) of the community.

Well, you can get those 3 critical components of success by being a part of a community.

By constantly having access to the “collective mind” of a group of others working toward the same goal you are.

This is incredibly powerful!

Students tell me over and over how inspired, motivated, and encouraged they are by community - that group of other drummers like you who all started out as beginners but are working together to be able to nail songs or even gig with a band.

Let me be your coach, walking you through my 6 step beginner to gigging method.

But also gain access to the community, where you get that critical encouragement, inspiration, and motivation that drives you to quicker success - because you’re not alone.

So if you want to access those two secrets and truly be able to go from total beginner to playing with a band 12 months from now…

…Then join the "Go from Beginner to Gigging in 12 Months" program - The self-taught beginner’s 6-step path from no skill to being able to nail songs with a band - in 12 months.

Would you like to be able to?…

Comfortably play ANYTHING on the drums thanks to full hand technique & 4-way coordination
Play confidently with a band, effortlessly improvising musical grooves & fills
Quickly learn and fluidly play any pop or rock song simply by listening to it
Sit in with a band on a moment’s notice, sounding awesome like you’ve been playing with them for years
Make steady, noticeable progress every week by knowing what to practice every day, step-by-step
Go from total, self-taught beginner to ready-to-gig-with-a-band in 12 months?…

If you’d like to do any ONE of those things…

Then join the Go from Beginner to Gigging in 12 Months program - The self-taught beginner’s 6-step path from no skill to being able to nail songs with a band - in 12 months.

This is your source of structure & encouragement, the "secret sauce" for rapid success on the drums. YOU CAN DO THIS!

Join now before doors close Friday night the 16th

Any self taught drummer can go from total beginner to ready-to-play-with-a-band in 12 months by following the Beginner to Gigging 6 Step Automatic Growth Path...

...Because it shows you exactly what to practice and in what order - So that you’re confidently nailing songs and having a blast on the drums.

Here’s what will happen and what you’ll be doing when you join:

Go from beginner to gigging in 12 months - Even if you have just 30 minutes a day to practice and feel you lack natural talent
Follow a step-by-step, structured plan tailored to your level inside the “Beginner to Gigging 6-Step Success Path”
Know what to practice thanks to the specific action steps laid out for you in the success path
Become more than good enough to play with a band, amazing yourself & others with your progress
Know that you’re not building bad habits by getting feedback on your playing in the community
Practice more consistently & productively (Your work’s cut out for you, making it more effortless, productive, & fun)
Never feel overwhelmed, because this is a work-at-your-own-pace, low-pressure program (There’s no such thing as “not keeping up” here, and there’s no shame or judgement for not participating in every challenge or for not showing up on every coaching calls)
Get your questions answered anytime inside the community - Access the “collective brain” of the community, and receive input, feedback, or advice on anything at any time
Get your questions answered face to face on our live coaching calls too! - So that you have full clarity & direction in your progress
Grow faster because of the power of community (Tap into the superpower of like-minded drummers encouraging & motivating you & holding you accountable)

Joining is easy & risk-free. Just do these 3 things:

Click the “join now” button, which takes you to to the two membership plans at the bottom of this page.
Choose monthly or annual - whichever is right for you, then pay with PayPal or credit card on the checkout page.
You’ll immediately receive an email with a link to set up your account and gain instant access to the beginner-to-gigging system, and if at any point in the next 90 days you’re not getting the results you expect, I’ll refund you 100% - no questions asked.

Join now!

Check out what students like you have been able to do thanks to this 6-step, beginner to gigging method...

Hundreds of students have gone before you and worked through this 6-step program, and here’s what they’re saying…

"[The best part about this program] is getting really good feedback in places where you are stuck - and you don't even realize you're stuck!"

- David Fotland

"You WILL become the drummer other people want to play with. I experienced that myself."

- Alex Brausendorf

"...My playing has improved in every respect and way beyond my expectations."

Kim U.

"Seriously! I am doing it! and Loving it!

CONFIDENCE!!...where there once was NONE!"

“[I was dealing with ] discouragement, defeat, 'what was I thinking,' 'who am I to think I can be a successful drummer?' 'Kim, Cut your losses and choose another dream to chase,' 'drumming is not going to be possible for me, I am too old and will not be a dream I will be able to achieve.'

“Then...I found Stephen and the Non Glamorous Drummer!

“Seriously! I am doing it! and Loving it! Thank you! What is different? EVERYTHING and every way you approach teaching drumming, especially beginners like me.

“By putting in the work, itsy-bitsy step by step wins, watching the trainings over and over again, today I am able to play doubles 120+++ bpm. Ok they are not lightening speed, but getting close to 150bpm! There is hope for me yet and I CAN do this. Thank you for sticking by me and helping me to achieve my goals.

“CONFIDENCE!!!- where there once was NONE!”

"I would have never decided to do this if it wasn't for...this great community."

"The amazing thing that happened after that was I was able to sit more upright and then I was like, wait a minute! My right hand was free to do whatever I needed it to do."

Virg A.

“When I started playing with other people, I noticed that I could do more than I thought and my technique was getting smoother. I was actually caught off guard when I realized that.

“I was always stuck at one level and couldn't get beyond that. It made me think there would be no way to get faster and smoother and there were times when I just thought I should settle for where I was and move on to something else.

“But I did keep going and really didn't realize how much I had improved until the The Song of the Month Challenge started.

“When I started playing with other people, I noticed that I could do more than I thought and my technique was getting smoother. I was actually caught off guard when I realized that."

"I think I have made more progress this year than in the prior 6 years."

Charles R.

“I was stuck and not happy with my playing before joining the program..."

“[What helped me the most were…] Stephen’s communication skills and being able to articulate common problems for beginner drummers and break each problem down so it becomes a workable problem.

“When I posted [my first SOTM challenge video], it felt like an accomplishment - and when other drummers acknowledged my accomplishment, that validation seemed to be a powerful motivator to keep going.

“I can see a path I can take to get to a more competent level, and that feels very empowering. It gives me hope.”

Wendy R.

“I do actually feel more confident when I’m playing with others. I’ve joined a new band and they all seem to be happy with my playing!”

“[I struggled with] not being able to execute things I heard and wanted to play, both in hand and foot technique and in coordination between all the limbs. I constantly complained to my husband about the fact that I decided to start learning drums so late in life, when I retired, and didn’t get the basics down as a kid.

“I’ve watched many online teachers and generally can get something from them all - but I liked the idea of the community that you offer and all the parts: SOTM, coaching calls, technique lessons, etc.

“I do actually feel more confident when I’m playing with others. I’ve joined a new band and they all seem to be happy with my playing!”

"Ok this is BIG people! Breakthrough today!

I was actually able to do [hihat] 8th note chicks AND chicks on the 'ands'!"

It worked for them and will work for YOU too.

Here's what life looks like inside this program each month after you join.

Every month, you receive:

A new piece of lesson content (usually a new Core Training, though we sometimes "detour" and do a fun "song challenge training")
A new monthly challenge you can participate in (We all post videos of our singles or doubles or whatever particular exercise for the month, and I offer feedback & critique)
A live group coaching Q&A session where you can ask questions in realtime and I answer them face to face (virtually at least : ))

And on top of that, you have 24/7 access to...

The success path & all the accompanying training videos (which serve to help you know exactly when you're ready to move on to the next stage)
The library of Core Training lessons (to help you progress through the success path)
The library of Song Trainings (detailed lessons breaking down various popular songs)
PLUS some bonuses I'll tell you about in a bit!

So what would it look like if you dive in right now as a beginner and begin working toward being able to play with a band 12 months from now?

First, you’ll check out the automatic growth path where you’ll be able to pinpoint which of the 6 drumming stages you’re in right now:

Beginner Drummer
Grooving Drummer
Jamming Drummer
Gigging Drummer
Improvising Drummer
Session Drummer

You’ll immediately know what you need to work on to level up to the next phase, and you’ll begin the process of reaching that “Stage 4 Gigging Drummer” (and beyond!).

This system ties together all of our Core Trainings so that you know what to work on right now - and what to work on next based on your level.

Never feel lost or overwhelmed! Have constant clarity and direction.
Find which drumming stage you’re in, then dive into the respective core trainings that help you with the specific skills you need right now
This gives you clear milestones and goals so that you know that you’re making progress.
This is your tool for creating a custom practice plan that suits your needs.

In other words, everything is clearly organized so that you’re never overwhelmed and you always know what to work on based on your level.

You will amaze yourself and anyone who hears your playing.

This program gives you the ability to deeply know, understand, and nail songs with conviction, which is huge!

But here are some more big wins this system will give you. Let me show you how all this works…

Here are 3 huge assets to your growth (in addition to the success path) that you immediately gain access to when you join:

The Core Trainings:

From the “Success Path”, you’re directed to the right lesson trainings based on your level - So that you’re only practicing the skills you actually need to be focusing on for maximum growth.

The Community:

Here you interact with likeminded drummers, asking questions and even posting videos of your playing for feedback! (I often post video replies)

The Coaching:

We have a virtual group-meetup every month, where you can get all your questions answered in realtime, face-to-face (I’m an open book, ready to be your personal coach).

Dive into the coaching community!

#1: The Core Trainings

Dig deep into mastering ANY key skill on the drums - The CORE TRAININGS [$738 value]

These in-depth 45-90min trainings will help you to…

Build hand speed & fluidity by mastering key techniques like doubles, Moeller, and ghosting (in our hand technique & motion trainings) [$147 value]
Gain 4-way coordination & build foot speed by working through rock & jazz independence systems (in our 4-way coordination & groove trainings) [$247 value]
Learn how to listen to & chart songs for much faster song-learning and performing (in our song learning & creativity trainings) [$197 value]
Tune your drums for a professional sound & feel,
And set up your kit perfectly for YOUR body by adjusting the 3 kit components that matter most (in the bonus trainings) [$147 value]

Receive a new training every month, delivered to your inbox. No massive amounts of content, no overwhelm.

Here are some favorite Core Trainings already inside the program...

The DOOR HINGE method | How to achieve relaxed rebound without losing control

Free your RIGHT foot | The 3 crucial steps for overcoming a slow, sloppy kick drum foot

Free your LEFT FOOT | Optimize your hihats & Keep time with “chicks” & “splashes”

Song Learning 101 | My 5 STEP process for learning & performing a song

Develop your “Pocket” | 3 steps to professional TIME & FEEL

Master DOUBLES | Achieve loud, fast, even doubles you can ACTUALLY use

Shorthand Drum Notation | Learn, memorize, & recall drum parts faster

“Realistic Rock” | How to use this method for maximum coordination results

Master Moeller | Play accent-tap 16ths at 80bpm

Drum Musically | 5 ways to train your ear for better listening & heightened musicality

Make your TOMS sound awesome! | The realtime 2-step tune-up + All the tips & secrets for best tone

Master Fills | Know what to play & when to play it - AND nail your transitions!

These are like a whole bunch of on-demand mini courses at your fingertips. Just pick a technique or skill you need to work on, then dive in!

"[My grip] is so much better than before.

Clearly, putting everything at the beginning again and learning and perceiving the grip completely anew was the one thing on which everything else is now based. It's so much better than before."

What students are saying about the Core Trainings...

Together these Core Trainings provide you with all the instruction you need…but this next component is actually the "secret sauce" to your success:

#2: The Interactive Community

And here’s something that will provide you with value beyond what I can even personally give you…

Interact with fellow Non Glamorous drummers in the COMMUNITY, where you can ask questions & get feedback [$17/m value]

Post videos of your playing in the community, and myself and others will offer feedback, critique, and encouragement so that you always know that you're on the right track and are practicing the most important skills.
Ask any questions you have so that you have complete clarity, stay focused, and grow faster,
And be encouraged and kept accountable by other drummers in your shoes who understand what you’re working on.
This is where you share your progress as you take the monthly challenges. But you can literally post ANYTHING here and ask any questions you have. You’re not alone anymore.
(Best of all this is a clean, curated FB-style group free of ads, spam, or trolls. It's purely designed for talking drums, sharing in our struggles & wins, and growing together as we encourage one another.)

I'm inside the community on a regular basis helping students out with whatever questions or struggles that might be going on...

#3: Live Q&A Coaching Calls

Join us on the monthly LIVE coaching calls!

Get your questions answered in realtime [$27/m value]

Ask me anything live so that you get the coaching & direction you need for quick success on the drums
Learn from other drummers’ questions & struggles
And submit questions ahead of time then go back and watch the recorded call if you can’t make it live

Btw - Our next Coaching Call is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug 21 at 2:30pm EDT. I hope to see you there!

(These calls are always recorded and the replay posted in case you can't make it.)

What folks are saying about the coaching calls...

Now I could charge a lot for a program this powerful.

My rate for group coaching has been $290/m, and my one-on-one coaching packages start at over $3,000.

Get the valuable, real feedback you need on your playing. Gain access to a powerful community of brilliant, encouraging, like-minded drummers who understand where you’re at and know your struggles. Take our monthly challenges and post videos of yourself playing for feedback from myself & others.
Know exactly what to practice by following a practice system tailored to your level that keeps you growing quickly. You’re immersing yourself in the “BEGINNER to GIGGING 6 Step Automatic Growth Path,” which connects you to the right Core Training at the right time so that you always know what to practice.
Avoid stress, confusion, or overwhelm by getting all your questions answered on our live monthly group coaching calls. You’re receiving monthly coaching from myself on the live Q&A calls, plus you can get one-on-one feedback anytime in the community.

All in all, you’re receiving multiple courses worth of lesson content, personalized feedback & coaching, a monthly song challenge you can take me up on each month, and an organized system to follow for automatic results. And that’s not to mention the incredible value of being a part of an encouraging, empowering, like-minded community of drummers like you.

So here’s my question for you: How much would all this be worth to you?

Well, those 3 big growth assets above will take you far, and if we add them all up - you’re getting a whopping $1,266 a year value.

(And that's not even including the value of the "6-step growth path" that ties all this together!)

If we do the math and break that into months, that would be an $106/m value.

But I won’t charge you over $100 a month even though you’re getting even more value than that (because this isn’t all you’re going to get!).

I won’t even charge you $50/m.

Instead, I want to make this super affordable for you.

You can join at just $29/m for this week only - Doors close Friday night at Midnight Pacific.

For this discounted price you’re gaining access to valuable community & coaching, multiple online courses worth of Core Training content, and an automatic growth system that ties this all together and keeps you organized.

And that’s not to mention you’re receiving new monthly content to your inbox as well as a monthly challenge you can participate in.

This is a crazy good deal, and I won’t keep the price this low forever, so join now this week while the doors are open.

So dive into the program now! You’ve got nothing to lose, because you can take advantage of my “My Solid-as-a-Supraphonice-Snare Guarantee”...

Grab my spot before it fills up!

My "Solid-as-a-Supraphonic-Snare" 90 Day Guarantee

The Beginner to Gigging Coaching Program comes with with a 100% money back guarantee.

When you dive into this complete method...

You’ll find yourself becoming MORE than good enough to play with a band so that you AMAZE yourself and anyone who hears you because of how quickly you become a song-learning & performing master.
You’ll be consistently growing, making measurable progress each week & month as you progress through the beginner to gigging 6-step growth path.

Or else I’ll make it right - guaranteed.

That’s the advantage of learning the drums the Non Glamorous way. We get right to it, eliminating the fluff and helping you grow FASTER.

If at any moment you decide that the "Beginner to Gigging 6-Step Path" method hasn’t delivered the results you were expecting, I’ll give you a complete refund.

All you have to do is shoot me an email at [email protected] saying “give me my refund!” in the subject line, and I’ll give you your money back no questions asked.

There are no strings attached, no forms to fill out, and I won’t question you.

As a matter of fact, you can try out the program for a full 90 days.

If at the end of the 3 months you’re not nailing more difficult songs thanks to a practice system that delivers faster hands, deeper 4-way coordination, and mind-blowing listening skills that makes memorization & performance EASIER & FASTER….

Then I’ll refund you for the entire 3 months that you paid for!

I am so confident that this system will transform your playing that I’ll take on all the risk here and make this decision a no-brainer for you.

Go from beginner to gigging TODAY! Join now.

But wait there's more :) Seriously, though!

There really IS more because I want to help you grow more than you thought humanly possible. So here are some super valuable bonuses designed to accelerate your progress here in the program.

Some students might argue that this first one has been the most important catalyst for their personal success.

#1: Make MORE progress in LESS time with the "Practice SMARTER, not HARDER" quick-win mini course!

[$47 value - included for free]

I’d like to help you get results right off the bat when you join the program. I’m including my Practice Smarter, Not Harder mini course for you to dig into right now! This program will totally change the way you practice the drums. Here’s what it will help you accomplish…

Do an 80/20 analysis of your drumming skills so that you save hours of time by finding YOUR most important skills to practice.
Create your ideal weekly practice schedule that fits your busy life.
Learn the “magical” power of repetition in practicing and how to use it correctly to truly master a skill.
Know when you’ve mastered something, and build a healthy understanding of what “perfection” should actually mean in your drumming.
Set realistic short term, mid term, and long term growth goals so that you can confidently reach success by knowing exactly what you’re working toward.

"This mini course is invaluable. Go do it first!

Finished the 'Practice Smarter Not Harder' training today. If you are a beginner drummer and struggling with goal setting and practice schedule (like I am), this mini course is invaluable. Go do it first!"

#2: My full-blown course, Song Learning University, completely free [normally $147]

This is a HUGE bonus, but there's a catch:

Only the annual members can access it.

Join the annual plan instead of the monthly, and you’ll get access to my full blown course, Song Learning University (not to mention you’ll get two months of your membership free in the process!).

Here’s what this game-changing song-learning method helps you do:

Eliminate fear & anxiety, and become the confident drummer you’re made to be
Learn a repeatable system for learning and memorizing songs for gigs
Learn the key listening techniques for picking out kick drum pattern and mastering grooves & fills without consulting drum tabs or sheet music online.
Ditch the mental “fill library” or “groove library” and free yourself up to create unique parts that fit on the fly

Normally I’d sell this course for at least $147, and currently the doors are closed most of the year. But right now you can gain exclusive access to this powerful method, and it’s all included in the annual plan to this membership.

Go annual and get 2 months free + Song Learning University, my gift to you.

And on top of all of this…

I want to make sure everything is super clear & direct and you always know exactly how to take action… So every training in the mini course as well as every big Core Training and every Song of the Month Challenge is complete with:

Audio play-alongs
Notation & action step PDFs that you can download or print out and take straight to your practice room

I want you to think ahead 12 months from now...

Imagine you’ve dug into the 6 step automatic growth system and the core trainings that taught you the key skills you need for rapid growth. You've been steadily progressing from "beginner" toward "gigging." You've gotten valuable feedback on your playing inside the community, helping you avoid bad habits. You've built connections and friendships with other drummers in the community and on the live coaching calls, and you're more inspired and motivated than ever to fully master this instrument.

What will things look like for you a year from now?

Well it’s safe to say that you will have made massive progress that probably exceeded your expectations. Most drummers are capable of so much more than they think!

Imagine a year from now getting a call from a local band to go fill in with them on their gig Saturday night. 12 months ago you would have been terrified, unprepared, and completely unable to jump at this opportunity.

But now you’re actually ready! You have the technical & listening skills to quickly learn some songs and step into a new playing situation. You’re confident & empowered to show up to that gig sounding awesome, helping the band out by being a solid drummer… and having a blast in the process.

In 12 months...

You’ll be the musical, commanding drummer you didn’t realize you were capable of, confidently creating on your instrument and able to fill in with a band.

You will have gone from beginner to ready-to-gig-with-a-band, Even if you have just 30 minutes a day to practice and feel you lack natural talent
You will have become more than good enough to play with a band, amazing yourself & others with your progress
You'll know that you’re not building bad habits because you've gotten feedback on your playing in the community
Your practice is more consistent & productive (Your work’s cut out for you, making it more effortless, productive, & fun)
You've grown faster because of the power of community (Tap into the superpower of like-minded drummers encouraging & motivating you & holding you accountable)

These are some awesome wins, but to be fair…

What if you DON’T join the Beginner to Gigging program? Where will you be in 12 months?

Well… Most likely nothing will have changed, and the same old struggles will still be there.

When a friend calls and asks if you can come sub with his band tomorrow night, you’ll have to say no since you know you can’t pull it off.

A year from now you'll be looking back, wondering where all the time went since you're no better at the drums in 2025 than you were in 2024.

You’ll still be…

Stuck, overwhelmed, and never sure what to practice (you’ll be wasting hours of valuable practice time practicing things that probably aren’t working)
Never sure whether or not you’re practicing things right (“Am I building bad habits that will come back to bite me years from now??”)
Slow at learning songs - And afraid you’re not actually capable of really playing a song like the record.
Afraid you’ll never be good enough to play with a band, because you’re terrified of making mistakes in front of people.
Afraid you’re not prepared enough… and you have no idea how to know if you’re prepared to nail a song or play it with a band.

I don’t want you dealing with any of these things, and I doubt you do either.

Joining is easy & risk-free. Just do these 3 things:

Click the “join now” button, which takes you to to the two membership plans at the bottom of this page.
Choose monthly or annual - whichever is right for you, then pay with PayPal or credit card on the checkout page.
You’ll immediately receive an email with a link to set up your account and gain instant access to the beginner-to-gigging system, and if at any point in the next 90 days you’re not getting the results you expect, I’ll refund you 100% - no questions asked.

Join now!

Which way will you go?

This is it.

I want you to make a decision right now.

Either you’re in, or you’re out.

You can either keep doing things the way you’ve been doing them…and likely go nowhere.

Or take action and KNOW WHAT TO PRACTICE. Join the community, join the success path method, and become the master drummer you were made to be.

Remember that you can dive into the program for an entire 90 days risk-free, so you have nothing to lose. I believe YOU CAN DO IT!

Now don’t forget that the doors are only open this week, and they close Friday night the 16th at Midnight Pacific.

Jump aboard now before the program closes.

I’ll see you inside the Beginner to Gigging Coaching Community. Stay Non Glamorous!

Take the challenge by joining now

Monthly

$29/m

Basic Plan

New monthly lesson & challenge delivered to your inbox
Access to multiple-courses-worth of Core Trainings that teach you crucial skills
Go from beginner to gigging in 12 months thanks to the "Beginner to Gigging 6 Step Automatic Growth Path"
Access to an interactive Community & live Coaching Calls so that you get all the help you need
PLUS the "Practice Smarter Not Harder" bonus mini course so you get more done in less time
(All guaranteed with my Solid-as-a-Supraphonic-Snare, 100% money back, 90 day promise!)

Join now!

Annually

$290/yr

2 months FREE + Free course

FREE BONUS COURSE, Song Learning University (my gift to you)
New monthly lesson & challenge delivered to your inbox
Access to multiple-courses-worth of Core Trainings that teach you crucial skills
Go from beginner to gigging in 12 months thanks to the "Beginner to Gigging 6 Step Automatic Growth Path"
Access to an interactive Community & live Coaching Calls so that you get all the help you need
PLUS the "Practice Smarter Not Harder" bonus mini course so you get more done in less time
(All guaranteed with my Solid-as-a-Supraphonic-Snare, 100% money back, 90 day promise!)

Join now!

Here are the biggest questions you've asked since we first opened up the program in Fall of 2021...

Is this a monthly subscription program? Why?

I don't have a lot of time... Will this program still work for me?

I'm using a quiet practice kit - Does this still work for posting videos for feedback?

I'm already in 1 or more NGD courses. Would this program still be beneficial?

What all am I actually getting inside this program? How does this work?

How do I know this program will work for me? Can I really go from total beginner to able-to-play-with-a-band in just 12 months?

What sets this membership program apart from all the other ones out there?

I’m 65 years old! Am I too old for this?

I don’t have natural talent or a particularly good ear, and I’m afraid this will all take too long and not work for me in the long term.

How will I know if I’m making progress? How can I stay motivated and know that I’m actually getting better at playing songs?

Will I be able to get personalized feedback regularly from you, Stephen?

How do the live coaching calls work?

How does this "community" work? Can I post anything?

What does this program NOT include?

Don't take my word for all this. Hear from even more of my students!

Jonas H.

"Now, all of a sudden, I could play it! I was hammering out double pedal bars at 150 bpm!"

"I really wanted foot control, speed, and great sound on the bass drum. But I had no idea if I was even doing the right thing to address the problem. Thankfully, very personalized help from Stephen and community members helped me get there - in addition to detailed instruction on foot movements plus slow motion footage from great angles (in the Core Trainings). The level of detail and pure amount of that content really helped me find the right practice path. Other platforms I’ve tried unfortunately failed in that regard.

"After a couple of weeks following the practice path with daily effort, I walked into the practice room, started playing, and as usual tried my dream tempo. Now, all of a sudden, I could play it! I was hammering out double pedal bars at 150 bpm! Weeks earlier I was not only stuck at 120 bpm, but the adjusted technique meant I was much more powerful. Fellow musicians have commented on how my “bass drum just sounds better now.” Consistent, loud hits with clear beater bounce did that.

"My feet are close to catching up with my hands, and for the style I play that means amazing freedom. It’s also easier to play in time now thanks to no lagging foot!"

Tamara C.

"I can’t wait to get home to practice now, because I know now that I can do this!"

"I was hitting a wall with singles and doubles and coordination around the kit. For the most part, my frustration with not improving on singles and doubles made me feel less motivated to practice. One huge difference with this community is how the success path is laid out for me, so I could figure out where exactly I am and what I need to be working on to get to the next level.

"Another difference is that the membership is more affordable than any other memberships I’ve tried. The greatest difference, though, is that Stephen is humble, patient, and excellent in developing and teaching core trainings. It is clear that he truly believes that I can do this, and he shows us exactly how to get to that next level. I discovered my biggest stumbling block had everything to do with hand and foot technique.

"It has been a huge relief to know that I really can do this thing - making music on the drums - that I’ve wanted to do my whole life. I work on singles and doubles on the pad in my car for 30 min daily on my lunch. And I have created and maintained a practice schedule in Excel that gets me behind the kit 4 or more hours per week. I can’t wait to get home to practice now, because I know now that I can do this!"

Mike E.

"I know I am a better drummer now! ...and other musicians like having me in the band..."

"A poor weak hand, poor coordination, limited bass drum foot, poor timekeeping (especially when playing fills or changing grooves!) really held me back. I am entirely self-taught as a drummer, and without a proper strategy I felt hopeless and like I would never be able to do it. With Stephen’s proper strategy/priorities, improvement has become my expectation rather than my hope.

"What sets this program apart from others is that it provides a proper structure of teaching exercises, like how to improve bass foot and how to improve hihat foot. Also, it focuses on fundamental elements (fulcrum, seating position, matching grip in weak and strong hand, using a metronome, etc.) that I have really benefited from.

"The Community is very encouraging and inspires me to keep going when progress doesn't go as fast as I'd like. I'm also much better at diagnosing where I'm going wrong, thanks to watching Stephen’s feedback to others and applying the same logic to my own playing. I realized within a few months that I was now improving steadily rather than getting stuck.

"After about 12 months in this membership I realized at a gig that I could play stuff easily live that previously was really hard! I also know that I am much more relaxed and better co-ordinated at the drum set, and I have more mental space to invent fills and play with more subtlety. I know I am a better drummer now! I can play (or learn) most things I'm asked to, and other musicians like having me in the band because my time keeping is fairly good now and I fit the drum part to the music more effectively."

Ian S.

"This program worked right from the get go when I joined."

"The problem was I never had a community. I love everything about playing drums, but there is no drumming community and no drum teachers where I live. Being an older, late starter drummer, means that in my mind there is no time to waste. So the prospect of wasting valuable time learning the long way by experience alone is just not a practical nor a desirable outcome at all.

"Joining a community has enabled me to avoid that frustration. I love the thorough treatment of basic techniques, and Stephen’s availability for direct when-needed interaction with his community of students is in itself a very efficient arrangement. A mature self driven student can go on practicing and working the course material independently yet ask for help when needed, as opposed to having to attend an obligatory lesson say weekly when it takes longer than a week to achieve any real progress.

"This program worked right from the get go when I joined. I am very excited to say that by my Non Glamorous membership I feel that I am making best progress with little wasted time."

Wendy R.

“I do actually feel more confident when I’m playing with others. I’ve joined a new band and they all seem to be happy with my playing!”

“I do actually feel more confident when I’m playing with others. I’ve joined a new band and they all seem to be happy with my playing!”

Charles R.

“I was stuck and not happy with my playing before joining the program..."

“[What helped me the most were…] Stephen’s communication skills and being able to articulate common problems for beginner drummers and break each problem down so it becomes a workable problem.

“Also he realizes that playing songs is fun regardless of your skill level so he just encourages learning by playing as well as basic fundamentals but do it concurrently…. Not seen anyone else quite like him … and I honesty believe he enjoys his job as an instructor. In the end he is a really good teacher.

“I can see a path I can take to get to a more competent level, and that feels very empowering. It gives me hope.”

Kim U.

"Seriously! I am doing it! and Loving it!

CONFIDENCE!!...where there once was NONE!"

“[My challenges were…] Where do I begin, how do I get started, know what to do, practice, a lesson platform, etc. that ACTUALLY provided the CORRECT instructions, help, plan, and long term results I was looking for.

“Then...I found Stephen and the Non Glamorous Drummer!

“Your style of lessons, courses, youtube videos; methodical steps, PDF's, playing along with you, keeping things simple and focus has provided me the growth, achievement and JOY of playing and learning the drums that I thought and almost convinced was NOT within my reach.

“Seriously! Not now! I am doing it! and Loving it! Thank you! What is different? EVERYTHING and every way you approach teaching drumming, especially beginners like me.

“Your approach, patience, style, encouragement, honesty, teaching demeanor, courses, youtube videos have provided me the foundation (as a beginner) to achieve, grow and realize my dream of being a drummer IS WITHIN REACH! Thank you! The moment...let me tell you! D O U B L E S!!!! I can and am able to play doubles incorporating my FINGERS and even with my Left Hand! YIPPEE - they are not the death of me yet!

“Your Core training, Hand Technique Course and LOTS of your encouragement, patience honest evaluations and one on one lessons have proven to deliver what you earnestly promise.

“CONFIDENCE!!!- where there once was NONE!”

Virg A.

“When I started playing with other people, I noticed that I could do more than I thought and my technique was getting smoother. I was actually caught off guard when I realized that.

“But I did keep going and really didn't realize how much I had improved until the The Song of the Month Challenge started.

“[My favorite things about this program…]
Close connection to the instructor, real feedback that means something, variety of learning areas with examples and ways to put that all into practice, notations are really good and my favorite part - having a real, supportive community!

“When I started playing with other people, I noticed that I could do more than I thought and my technique was getting smoother. I was actually caught off guard when I realized that.

“I feel really lucky to have found the Non-Glamorous Drummer!”

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