USARD LIVE Series - Session 1

Meet the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers and get a feel for the community you're joining before you ever pick up the sticks. Knowing where USARD comes from sets the stage for everything in this live series.

Settle in and learn what the fireside-chat format is all about: an open, conversational way to talk rudiments and drumming craft. It's the relaxed warm-up that makes the big announcement land.

Find out why this live reveal matters for your rudimental journey and what USARD is building toward. A little context here will help you make the most of the session ahead.

Walk through the special pricing offered for the live session so you know exactly what's on the table. Clear details up front mean you can focus on the drumming, not the logistics.

Follow the simple, step-by-step path to lock in your spot for the live session. Get this done early so you're ready to play when the day arrives.

Preview the flow of the live session so you can show up prepared and ready to dig into the material. Knowing the shape of the day helps you get the most from every minute.

Learn how to keep the momentum going once the live session wraps, turning fresh ideas into real practice-room gains. The work after the event is where the growth sticks.

Discover how to connect with fellow rudimental drummers and instructors in the USARD community. The players you meet here can push your own playing forward for years.

Get tips for jumping into the conversation, asking questions, and sharing your own take during the session. The more you engage, the more the material will stick with you.

A short recorded clip from the March 25th live session to revisit on your own time. Quick as it is, it's a handy snapshot of the day's energy.

Session notes from the March 25th evening block, captured here so nothing slips by. Keep it on hand to reinforce what you worked on that day.

The full March 25th evening recording, ready to rewatch so you can slow down and absorb the rudimental concepts at your own pace. Loop the sections that challenge you until they lock in.

Sit in on Phil Andrew's full live breakdown of the Connecticut Halftime, a cornerstone of the rudimental repertoire. Play along, rewind the tricky passages, and let his approach shape your own hands.