This is not a job that can be done alone. Impact and influence cannot be achieved separately. It must be an omniscient team effort of...

“To be like the rock the waves crash over and eventually, the sea falls still around.” Marcus Aurelius – Roman emperor – April 26 121 to...

We all need to keep busy and have challenges. We are made to work. When the work stops, so do we. An instrument is a constant battle. The...

Bach might visit a 4th grade class and inspire the children with hope that they can all be like him. I am sure you have all had this kind...

Live in your blessings, your destiny has been won. But ours calls us from one ordeal to the next. - Virgil Nature never stops. You may...

Brain activation: Drumming activates both brain hemispheres, which can help boost creativity and improve problem-solving abilities....

Here is a four-measure phrase inspired by the great Buddy Rich. He used the first part of the phrase on the album"Buddy Rich Swinging...

There is no reason to live and no limit to your misery if you let your fears predominate. Or, even better, to quote President Franklin...

We don't have the luxury of running away. We have something we are trying to do. We have an obstacle We must lean into and transform....

A clear head makes for steady hands and feet. Then, those hands and feet are put to good work! Boldness is acting anyway, even though we...

The space between stimulus and response is where our power to choose lies. As drummers, we often come together at drum camps, festivals,...

You know that feeling you get when you have not practiced for a few days? (For me 1 day). You are a little bored, uncertain, even...

This exercise was given to me by the legendary Joe Morello. It is excellent for evenness of sound between your hands, as well as power. ...

The Creative Process This is awesome. This is Tricky. This is terrible. No, I am terrible. This might be ok. This is awesome! We all have...

Hello, fellow drumming enthusiasts and curious souls! My name is John Georges, and I'm here to share with you the heart and soul behind...

Welcome to the John Georges School of Drumming blog, where we're dedicated to keeping you at the top of your game! Today, we're thrilled...

This is excellent for your weaker hand, single stroke rolls and harmonic coordination! This snare drum exercise is all about getting your...