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PossibleChops

Push your playing to the next level with signature chops and exercises taught by a lineup of world-class pro drummers.

13 modules37 lessons24 videos≈ 43 min

1. Course Introduction

  1. 1

    Welcome to the Course

    4 minvideo · media pending

    Get oriented and fired up for what PossibleChops is all about, then grab your sticks and settle in for the journey ahead.

  2. 2

    About Your Instructor

    Meet the drummer guiding you through the material and get a feel for the experience behind the exercises you're about to tackle.

  3. 3

    Outline and Objectives

    Map out where the course is headed so you know exactly which chops you'll be building and what to aim for along the way.

2. Albe Bonacci

  1. 4

    Lesson 1: Albe Bonacci

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Dig into Albe Bonacci's signature idea and work it slowly into your hands until the sticking feels natural and even.

3. Dave Hooper

  1. 5

    Lesson 01: - Dave Hooper Right Handed Paradiddle

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Work Dave Hooper's right-handed paradiddle until the sticking flows smoothly and evenly between both hands.

  2. 6

    Lesson 01: Right Handed Paradiddle Explained

    3 minvideo · media pending

    Break down the mechanics behind the right-handed paradiddle so you understand what makes it flow before you build any speed.

  3. 7

    Lesson 02: Grouping of 5

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Train your hands to feel groupings of five and get comfortable placing them cleanly and confidently across the kit.

  4. 8

    Dave Hooper Lesson 2: Grouping of 5 Explained

    4 minvideo · media pending

    Unpack how the grouping of five is constructed and counted so you can apply it with real confidence.

  5. 9

    Lesson 03

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Tackle Dave Hooper's next exercise, keeping your strokes relaxed and consistent as you repeat it.

  6. 10

    Dave Hooper Lesson 3 explained

    2 minvideo · media pending

    Walk through the details of lesson 3 so the pattern makes sense under your hands and clicks into place.

  7. 11

    Lesson 04

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Put lesson 4's pattern into your practice routine and focus on clean, controlled execution every time through.

  8. 12

    Dave Hooper Lesson 4 explained

    2 minvideo · media pending

    Hear the reasoning behind lesson 4 so you can lock in the sticking and the feel that makes it work.

  9. 13

    Lesson 2 - iDrum

    Connect this material back to your iDrum practice and keep building on everything Dave Hooper has shown you.

4. Eric Moore

  1. 14

    Eric Moore Lesson 01

    Jump into Eric Moore's first exercise and start shaping the power and precision his playing is known for.

  2. 15

    Eric Moore Lesson 1 explained

    2 minvideo · media pending

    Get the breakdown of Eric Moore's first lesson so you know exactly how to approach the sticking and the feel.

  3. 16

    Eric Moore Lesson 06

    Take on Eric Moore's sixth exercise and keep your hands loose as you work it up to tempo.

  4. 17

    Eric Moore Lesson 06 explained

    3 minvideo · media pending

    Dive into the mechanics behind lesson 6 so the pattern clicks into place before you push it faster.

  5. 18

    Eric Moore Lesson 11

    Add Eric Moore's eleventh exercise to your routine and focus on staying relaxed through the tougher passages.

  6. 19

    Eric Moore Lesson 11 explained

    4 minvideo · media pending

    Understand how lesson 11 is built so you can play it cleanly and make it feel musical.

  7. 20

    The Why

    Connect with the reasoning behind Eric Moore's approach so your practice time carries real purpose.

  8. 21

    Eric Moore Lesson 12

    Work through Eric Moore's twelfth exercise, taking it slow until every note speaks clearly.

  9. 22

    Eric Moore Lesson 12 explained

    4 minvideo · media pending

    Get the full breakdown of lesson 12 so you can internalize the sticking and bring it to the kit.

  10. 23

    The How

    Learn how to put Eric Moore's ideas into practice and make them a natural part of your own playing.

5. Chaun Horton

  1. 24

    Lesson 1 - Chaun Horton

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Explore Chaun Horton's signature idea and work it slowly into your hands until it starts to groove.

6. Gary Novak

  1. 25

    Lesson 47

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Dig into Gary Novak's exercise and focus on the fluid, musical touch that defines his playing.

  2. 26

    Gary Novak Lesson 47 explained

    3 minvideo · media pending

    Break down the details behind the exercise so you understand exactly how to make it flow.

  3. 27

    Gary Novak Lesson 48

    Take on Gary Novak's next pattern and keep your strokes even and relaxed as you repeat it.

  4. 28

    Gary Novak Lesson 48 explained

    2 minvideo · media pending

    Walk through the mechanics so the pattern starts to feel natural under your hands.

  5. 29

    Going Beyond this Course

    Think about how to keep growing once the lessons wrap and carry these new chops into your own playing.

  6. 30

    Lesson 53 - Gary Novak

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Add Gary Novak's lesson 53 idea to your vocabulary, taking it slow until the sticking locks in.

7. Dave Johnstone

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    Lesson 1 - Dave Johnstone

    1 minvideo · media pending

    Work through Dave Johnstone's signature exercise with a focus on clean, controlled execution.

8. Possible Chops Future Artists

    9. Course Wrap Up

    1. 32

      Wrapping Things Up

      Pull together everything you've worked on and take stock of how far your chops have come.

    2. 33

      Resources

      Grab the supporting materials so you can keep practicing and reinforcing what you've learned.

    10. Dre Energy

    1. 34

      Lesson 1 - Dre Energy

      1 minvideo · media pending

      Dig into Dre Energy's high-octane idea and build the control to play it with confidence.

    11. Eric Valentine

    1. 35

      Lesson 1 - Eric Valentine

      1 minvideo · media pending

      Explore Eric Valentine's signature exercise and work it slowly until the sticking feels solid.

    12. Felix Pollard

    1. 36

      Lesson 1 - Felix Pollard

      1 minvideo · media pending

      Take on Felix Pollard's idea and focus on keeping your hands relaxed and even throughout.

    13. Gorden Campbell

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      Lesson 1 - Gordon Campbell

      1 minvideo · media pending

      Work Gordon Campbell's signature pattern into your practice and aim for a smooth, musical feel.