My focus is on getting new drummers started with the instrument: learning proper stick holding techniques; proper posture on the throne; playing rudiments, grooves, and fills; and developing effective practice routines. I emphasize the importance of learning the fundamentals (i.e., rudiments); but I also strive to keep the students interested by showing how to orchestrate these rudiments around the kit (i.e., playing grooves and fills, which is what every drummer loves to play!). It's important to develop a love for the instrument before working on the tedious rudiments; I believe that providing context for the fundamentals will make the drum...