[Joebeck]

I didn't really know where to put this so I thought I'd put it on the forums. I've only just subscribed to freedrumlessons but I can see they're going to help me lots in my drumming, so this is just a thank you to Jared Falk and everyone else involved

[Eduardo06]

I agree with you! Maybe we should thank him with a little something.

[Dudewithlonghair]

*Forum topic secretly started by Jared Falk posing as Joebeck* XD
Jared's a cool guy.

[ungoliant]

Yeah, Jared is the man who helps me remind to practice on my lovely kit and stick to it. (he's also the man who reminds me how i suck at drums compared to his skills XD)

LET ME PLAY IT4U NOW !!!

[sXemosher]

If it wasn't for Jared I wouldn't be where I am as a drummer today. I wish I could do more than just say THAAANNKK YYOOOUU

[Janado]

I don't want to be unfair here, so I will refer to the entire RRM crew instead of only referring to the RRM poster boy, Jared .

The first stuff I learned about drumming was through this website. Theory, first beats, how to hold the sticks properly...man...the difference those videos made in my playing as I started drumming!!

Almost 2 and half years later, it's not only in drumming that these guys made a big difference in my life. This last year of my life was crap. RRM was crucial in giving me some much needed motivation for getting through with my lackluster year. I don't even know where and how to start in showing my appreciation for the entire crew.

I can only say that a thank you will never be enough.

[Alu]

 Janado, on Nov 26 2010, 08:35 PM, said:

I can only say that a thank you will never be enough.

+1

This is an awesome website that they work hard to maintain and keep user friendly!!

THANK YOU!

[Matt Shank]

 Janado, on Nov 26 2010, 09:35 PM, said:

I can only say that a thank you will never be enough.

A lifetime of thank you's wouldn't be enough. The crew at RRM do an amazing job day in and day out.

[Jared Falk]

WOW! Thank you all! It's comments like these that make everything worth it

[Donna]

Had to get on this: Jared, you're real, and a gentleman. Just love ya!

[TortugaTonta]

Allways wanted to play drums as a kid but my dad wouldn't have it, to much noise for him.

Last year I came across FDL on youtube and the way the lessons are presented makes you feel like you can totally learn on your own with the help of the videos and also the challenge and fun of learning new stuff.

So I bought a Yamaha Dtxpress off of Craigslist for my 41st birthday and started learning with Mike Michalkows lesson on beginner beats. Man I felt like a retard with a couple of chop sticks for a while but this past year has been fun learning and now that I know it is something I will stick with I plan on getting a nicer kit.

So yes, the free stuff is really great for bringing new people into the world of drums and then the pay stuff is great to help bring you to the next level, I am working my way through the rock drumming system now (I think thats what its called) and plan on getting the Mike Michalkow one next.

Again well done.

[Sikmate]

Ive only been playing drums for about two weeks but without Jared and the rest of the FDL crew i doubt i would have progressed so far and quickly as i have. All the awesome beats and technique lessons have really helped me and will continue to help me in the future

Thanks a bunch guys !

[Jamalshaukat]

Hye,

What can I say about Jared he is a 'gem.' I have started playing drums 3-4 months back and you know what i have watched and learnt almost half of the lessons on the website freedrumlessons.com....I was amazed on myself that howcome i who have never played Acoustic Drums before in my life, (although i have played electric drums and other Asian/'Pakistani' instruments) can do that much better in such a short span of time?? Well u know guys what the answer is?? It only because of Mr. Jared Falk "the man". He taught everything so conveniently that I had no problem understanding.

Cheers and please keep on doing the good work that you are doing for the Drumming World and of course for the rest of the world as well

Take Care and happy drumming

[Calebdrummer]

thanks jared , i am self taught for 6 years and have been looking at ur vids for half a year, and since then i have improved better then ever , thanks so much

This post has been edited by Calebdrummer: 11 October 2011 - 12:09 AM

[sasman999]

Cant believe I've never seen this thread before.
Great OP and have to agree all the crew should take credit for a fantastic site but for me it was the way Jared explained things that made me realise "hey, maybe I can do this" I'm still trying hard and if one day I can become half as competant as Jared and all the other crew or members who are on here I'l be a happy welshman

Keep up the great work guys

And on the same note a big shout out to the forum members too, the over-all feedback, banter and friendliness here makes it a pleasure to be a user.

[JFMartinMusic]

Jared taught me the amazing heel toe and now i use it in absolutely everything! Fills, beats as an accent etc. He also taught me the finger technique for developping speed and I just can't thank him enough! Keep it up man, and also post more lessons!!!

[KuzcoIOY]

Yes, Jared, you are awesome, and I am very appreciative of all the free videos and hope to buy products at sometime.

[GaryM95]

Jared (AKA Falkred), uv taught me so much i kant thank u enuff for the One-Handed roll xD

[DustySpears]

I was already playing drums before I discovered this project.
But I didn't know anyone who played drums, and ho no real comparison for my technique.
I watched the first freedrumlessons videos, and saw severe flaws in what I was doing.

I'm no wizard with drum technique, but if not for Jared, I would probably be the worst
drummer imaginable.