AI is transforming music education, offering structured feedback, breaking down complex techniques, and supporting practice anytime, anywhere. But while tools like ChatGPT can guide your learning, they can’t replace the emotional presence, inspiration, or human connection a great teacher provides. Drumming is more than mechanics — it’s about joy, confidence, and community. AI can assist, but it can’t feel. Not yet.

While legends and viral drummers shape the spotlight, it’s the everyday players who keep rudimental drumming alive. This blog explores how tradition is passed on through community, performance, and creation — from icons like BYOS and Joe 90 to the teenager composing their first solo. Tradition isn’t static — it evolves with you.

Deciding when to play your left-hand or right-hand, also known as sticking, is a very fundamental element of drumming. An interesting topic to explore in today’s blog. How we notate it varies widely across different traditions. Whether you’re reading a Basel drumming score, a Dutch classical arrangement, or an American DCI-style score, understanding ‘sticking’ as a concept, enhances your adaptability, precision, and musical expression.