On the heels of a very successful Kickstarter project launch, the one and only Cobus Potgieter pays a visit to the DrumLessons.com studio to talk about The Cobus Method, his YouTube Band Project and to play some intense and creative drum solos and duets with Jared Falk. More »
Showmanship techniques are not an essential aspect of playing drum set. But let’s face it, they are a hell of a lot fun to play and showcase. With that in mind, DrumLessons.com instructors Cobus Potgieter and Jared Falk filmed this video to teach you how to develop a sweet showmanship technique that revolves around the double stroke roll. If you think drum rudiments are boring and useless, you’ll be running to the drum rudiment section on DrumLessons.com even before you’re done watching this free drum lesson. If we’re not right about this, we’ll give you free lifetime access to the remaining free drum lessons featured on this website. We promise! More »
The herta is a hybrid drum rudiment from the single stroke family of drum rudiments. It’s made up of two fast singles followed by two slower singles. It’s often described as being a single stroke double or a single stroke drag, since the two fast singles sound pretty much like a double or a drag, respectively. In this free drum lesson, South Africa’s drummer extraordinaire Cobus Potgieter, alongside his trustworthy side kick Jared Falk, teaches you how to play and practice the herta, and how to apply it specifically within drum fills. More »
This is the second live lesson we filmed with Cobus Potgieter to announce The Cobus Method. The Cobus Method will teach you how to play drums by ear, just as Cobus has. With this video, you’ll get to know a little bit more about Cobus Potgieter and his career, as well as learn how to play some of his most popular drum beats and drum fills. More »
This is the first live lesson we filmed with Cobus Potgieter to announce The Cobus Method. The Cobus Method will teach you how to play the drums by ear, just as Cobus has. With this video you’ll get to know a little bit more about Cobus Potgieter. You’ll get to know when and why he began playing drums; what were the first songs he played along to; what are his drumming influences and some of the best moments he has had since he became famous with his YouTube covers. More »
