Build Solid Grooves, Read with Confidence, and Play with Feel
A step-by-step 8-module drum course
Watch how this course transforms students into confident drummers.
Lifetime access • Learn at your own pace • Perfect for beginners & returning drummers
From beginner to confident drummer — without confusion, guesswork, or bad habits.
Whether you’re brand new to drums or you’ve been playing for years but feel stuck, inconsistent, or unsure of what you’re actually playing…
this course is designed to help you lock in, understand the music, and play with confidence.
This is not about flashy fills or playing fast.
This is about:
✅ Time
✅ Feel
✅ Groove
✅ Musical Understanding
✅ And becoming the drummer everyone wants to play with
This Course is for You if:
✔️ You want to build solid timing and groove
✔️ You’ve avoided reading drum notation and want it broken down simply
✔️ You want to understand why grooves work, not just copy them
✔️ You want to play funk with pocket, not stiffness
✔️ You want to play worship or band settings with maturity and sensitivity
✔️ You want structure instead of random YouTube videos
No gatekeeping. No ego. Just real musical growth.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔️ Read basic drum charts with confidence
✔️ Understand time signatures, tempo, and note values
✔️ Play grooves that feel good — not rushed or stiff
✔️ Use ghost notes, dynamics, and accents correctly
✔️ Lock in with bass players and bands
✔️ Adapt your playing to funk, worship, and modern styles
✔️ Play with purpose — not just noise
BREAKDOWN OF 8 CORE MODULES
Each module builds intentionally, so nothing feels overwhelming.
MODULE 1 — Your First Groove
Meet Juiette, learn the parts of the kit, how to hold your sticks, and play your very first drum beat with the hi-hat, snare, and kick.
Outcome: You'll play your first groove and cover tons of songs you know.
MODULE 2 — Building Solid Groove
Tighten up your first beat and add cymbal crashes, the ride, and toms while locking everything in with the metronome.
Outcome: You'll play a fuller, steadier groove and keep solid time.
MODULE 3 — Creating Powerful Kick Patterns
Learn four on the floor, offbeat kicks, and syncopated patterns that bring funk, groove, and momentum to your playing.
Outcome: You'll drive the beat with powerful, funky kick patterns.
MODULE 4 — Adding Feel with the Hi-Hat
Move into 16th notes, open and closed hi-hat sounds, and use dynamics to build into the big moments of a song.
Outcome: You'll add funk, feel, and dynamics with the hi-hat.
MODULE 5 — Playing Smooth Drum Fills
Learn to break out of the pocket, travel around the kit, and land on a cymbal to connect one section of a song to the next.
Outcome: You'll play smooth fills that lead cleanly into any section.
MODULE 6 — Adding Personality to Your Playing
Learn ghost notes and accents to add texture, feel, and personality to your grooves, then layer them into a funky beat.
Outcome: You'll add whisper-soft texture that makes your grooves pop.
MODULE 7 — Expanding Your Musical Feel
Divide the beat into triplets and explore 6/8 and 3/4 time, the feel behind ballads and waltzes, then switch between feels.
Outcome: You'll play new time feels and switch between them smoothly.
MODULE 8 — From Practice to Performance
Put it all together to perform a full song, adding dynamics, rimshots, and 16th note kicks from start to finish.
Outcome: You'll play a complete song and perform it with confidence
Bonus Masterclasses (Premium Experience Only)
PLUS
ONE 45-MIN VIRTUAL COACHING SESSION
One 45-Minute 1:1 Virtual Session with your instructor to:
Get personalized feedback on your playing
Work through a song you’re preparing
Ask specific questions about your technique & next steps.
Meet Your Drum Coach – Juiette Payne
This course isn’t about memorizing patterns.
It’s about:
✅ Understanding rhythm
✅ Developing feel
✅ Building confidence
✅ Becoming a musical drummer
Juiette doesn’t just teach what to play —
he teaches how to think like a drummer.
Choose Your Drumming Journey
Drum Foundations
$97
One-Time Payment
✔️ Full 8-Module Drum Course
✔️ Lifetime access
✔️ Learn at your own pace
Premium Drum Experience
$197
One-Time Payment
Perfect for students who want accountability and clarity.
You get everything in Drum Foundations, PLUS:
✔️ All Drumming Masterclasses
✔️ One (1) 45-Minute Virtual 1-on-1 Session with Juiette Payne
✔️ Personalized feedback & guidance
GUARANTEE
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you don’t feel more confident, more skilled, and more in control of your drumming technique after 30 days — we’ll refund you.
No questions asked.
Your growth is protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. This course is designed for complete beginners to early-intermediate players. If you’ve never played drums or you’re picking it back up after years away, you’re in the right place.
You’ll have 8 core modules. Many students like to treat it as a 6–8 week journey, but you can move faster or slower. You have lifetime access, so there’s no rush.
The teaching style works well for teens and adults. Younger students can absolutely benefit too, especially with a parent guiding them.
You’ll need access to a drum kit (acoustic or electronic), a pair of drumsticks, and a device (phone, tablet, or computer) with internet access to watch the lessons. A metronome is highly recommended (a free app works great), and headphones can be helpful for focused practice, but no additional gear is required to get started.
After you enroll at the $197 level (Premium Experience), you’ll get an email with a link to schedule your 45-minute Zoom session.You can use it for technique feedback, bowing help, or guidance on a piece you’re learning.
You get lifetime access to all modules and any future updates, so you can revisit lessons whenever you need.
The Starving Artists Community is an online platform where students can connect, share their progress, and support each other in their musical journeys.
Choose Your Drumming Journey
Drum Foundations
$97
One-Time Payment
✔️ Full 8-Module Drum Course
✔️ Lifetime access
✔️ Learn at your own pace
Premium Drum Experience
$197
One-Time Payment
Perfect for students who want accountability and clarity.
You get everything in Drum Foundations, PLUS:
✔️ All Drumming Masterclasses
✔️ One (1) 45-Minute Virtual 1-on-1 Session with Juiette Payne
✔️ Personalized feedback & guidance
