Frequently asked questions - FAQs
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How should i start?
Your start with me – simple & efficient:
🥁 Start session ➜ 🎫 Learning Card ➜ 📅 Online Booking
1. Start session (60 Min · 79 €) – Learning plan & goal setting
We get to know each other, you play your first beat, and we define your goals and make a learning plan.
2. Learning Card – flexible, no contracts
After the start session, you choose between 10‑lesson or 15‑lesson card.
The Student Area comes with 10-lesson card and Online Drum Academy with 15-lesson card.
3. Online Booking – simple & efficient
With your Learning Card, you can book your lesson times online - Thursdays and Fridays
▶️ Request your session now ➜
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Is there a contract? Is there a notice period?
No, the program is cancel anytime. I offer maximum flexibility with no long-term contracts. Instead, lessons are organized through lesson ticket packages called Learning Cards.
✅ With the 10-Lesson Card, you receive access to the Student Area, including detailed song breakdowns and learning resources.
How does the Student Area work? ➜
✅ With the 15-Lesson Card, you receive full access to the Online Drum Academy, featuring 650+ video lessons and all future updates at no additional cost.
Discover the Online Drum Academy ➜
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Why Hybrid Drum Coaching Instead of Traditional Drum Lessons?
The key differences between my learning model and traditional drum lessons:
✅ Flexible scheduling without being tied to weekly lesson appointments
✅ Continuous learning with the Online Drum Academy and exclusive Student Area
✅ Faster progress through a structured learning system with a clear step-by-step roadmap
✅ Personalized coaching instead of one-size-fits-all teaching
✅ Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to all learning materials.
✅ More fun and motivation through clear goals and measurable progress
✅ Maximum flexibility with lesson packages instead of long-term contracts
With this smart combination of live coaching and video-based training, you get the best of both worlds, helping you learn more efficiently, stay motivated, and achieve better results in less time. 🥁
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How does the session booking work?
Session booking works smoothly and efficiently through my modern online system.
With your lesson card, you can choose your preferred time and book your session directly online.
All sessions take place in my drum studio in Munich‑Maxvorstadt.
👉 View available online appointments ➜
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What is Student Area?
The student area is your personal online access — here you’ll find easy‑to‑understand video snippets of the song sections we played together. It gives you structure, confidence, and clear steps so you always know exactly how to continue practicing.
Practice at home with ease:
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Each section is demonstrated slowly and clearly
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You can’t forget anything because everything is recorded
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You practice exactly what we covered in the lesson
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How does the lesson work?
The structure of a 60-minute drum lesson is as follows:
📶 Warm-Up (~5 minutes) – Preparing your hands and feet with exercises (Video)
🔁 Repetition (~10 minutes) – Reviewing previous material to reinforce learning
🆕 New Content (~45 minutes) – Introducing fresh techniques, rhythms, and challenges
This ensures a balanced and effective learning experience, helping you progress smoothly with each
session!
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What exactly can I learn in this drum course?
During the drum course, I will teach you, among other things:
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Numerous legendary beats, grooves, and fills (note by note)
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Proper hand and foot techniques (confident and efficient)
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Essential drum rudiments (Single Stroke Roll, Double Stroke Roll, Paradiddle, Flams...)
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Most-played note values (quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets)
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Dynamics and coordination
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Song structure (e.g., intro, verse, chorus, etc.)
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Various music genres (Rock, Pop, Blues, Funk, Disco, etc.)
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Songs (play-alongs)
There are over 300 songs to choose from, with original notation from different genres and for all levels!
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What makes a good drum teacher?
A good drum teacher is not just a mentor but also a motivator on your musical journey. They help you unlock your creative potential and encourage personal growth through targeted exercises. When challenges arise, they support you in reaching your goals more efficiently. Additionally, they adjust and correct your technique to prevent injuries and maximize your progress.
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Who is welcome to learn drums with me?
At my studio, you can learn drums in person, online, or through a combination of both - depending on your goals, available time, and personal preferences.
I offer Hybrid Drum Coaching, Drum Workshops, and the Online Drum Academy.
All programs are designed for adults who want to learn drums in a serious, structured, and results-oriented way.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced drummer looking to take your playing to the next level, you'll get a clear learning path, practical exercises, and the support you need to make consistent progress.
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What is the difference between a workshop and a lesson?
A drum workshop is more intensive, compact, and practice-oriented than regular lessons. Instead of focusing on individual topics across several separate lessons, you work for a longer, focused period on specific techniques, grooves, fills, and songs.
Workshop topics can include hand and foot technique, coordination, double bass, legendary grooves and fills, and play-alongs. You’ll also work through targeted technical exercises, learn and improve specific techniques, and above all: spend plenty of time playing.
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What is the difference between a workshop and a drumming booster?
A workshop is a compact, intensive introduction to drumming or a focused deep dive into a specific topic.
The Drumming Booster is an exclusive 1:1 premium session lasting three hours – with no downtime. It’s ideal for working specifically on your current challenges, making rapid progress, and moving forward without regular lessons or a long-term commitment.
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Where is the studio located, and what equipment does it have?
The lessons or workshops take place in a large, modern, and professional recording studio in Munich Maxvorstadt. The studio is equipped with two professional drum kits: a Tama Starclassic (acoustic) and a Roland VAD516 (electronic).
Practice pads, sheet music, and drumsticks are already waiting for you!
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How often and how long should I practice drums?
The more often you practice, the faster your progress—ideally every day or every other day. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. What you practice is more important! With focused exercises, for example, 10 to 15 minutes a day, you will achieve more than practicing once a week for an hour without a clear plan.
When a new student comes to me, I first let them play so I can assess which exercises are best suited to help them progress more quickly.
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Why is a proper drum technique important?
Good drumming technique is essential, whether it’s hand or foot technique. Technique is our tool to master the drums, allowing us to play more relaxed and efficiently.
Hand technique includes methods such as the Matched Grip and Traditional Grip, as well as drum rudiments, rebound control, Moeller technique, Push-Pull, and more.
Foot technique is typically categorized into the three most common approaches: Heel-up, Heel-down, and Ankle technique.
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What are drum rudiments?
Drum rudiments are fundamental rhythmic combinations that serve as building blocks for drum grooves, drum fills, and drum solos. They form the foundation of everything we play on the drums and are often practiced on a drum pad. The most important rudiments include the Single Stroke Roll (RLRL), Double Stroke Roll (RRLL), Paradiddles (RLRR LRLL), and Flams.
In my video course Close to the Drums, I show you how to effectively warm up using these rudiments.
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What is the difference between a drum beat and a drum fill?
“Drum Beat” and “Drum Fill” are two central terms in drumming that serve different functions within a piece of music.
The drum beat is the basic rhythmic pattern that is played consistently throughout a song. It forms the rhythmic foundation and provides the groove. A typical 4/4 rock beat features the bass drum on beats 1 and 3, the snare on beats 2 and 4, and the hi‑hat playing eighth notes.
A drum fill is a short rhythmic variation or interruption of the beat, usually played at the end of a musical section. Fills act as transitions between song parts (e.g., from verse to chorus) or as musical accents. They are often more complex and creative, making use of different drums (such as toms, snare, and cymbals). Discover more on my YouTube channel 🔍
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Do I absolutely have to learn sheet music to play the drums?
No, the drums can also be learned by ear, without reading sheet music. On the other hand, learning to read music significantly deepens and develops musical understanding. This is especially helpful when learning new songs, exploring different musical styles, or playing with others.
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Why is the drummer important in a band?
A drummer plays a unique and very important role in a band because they set the tempo and time signature (e.g., 4/4, 6/4, 7/8, etc.). Another key responsibility of every drummer is the ability to play dynamically and control dynamics, as drums do not produce melody or harmony.
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Where can I find drum covers and live performances with the band?
On my YouTube channel: David Klepic, you can watch numerous drum covers and tutorial videos (video lessons) for free.
You can also find performances with my party band Wonderland here: YouTube: Wonderland Partyband.
To stay up to date and always watch the latest videos, I recommend subscribing to both channels for free!
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Can I learn online as well? Are there any video lesons?
Yes! You can learn drums completely online with my structured Online Drum Academy for adults, featuring over 650 high‑quality learning videos.
All online drum courses are included in a single membership and cover beginners, intermediate players, and advanced drummers.
Level 3 is already in development, expanding the entire learning system to more than 1,000 videos with advanced concepts in timing, technique, expression, sound, and musical application.
During your 14‑day free trial, you get full access to all courses, allowing you to learn flexibly, at your own pace, and completely from home.
Discover the Online Drum Academy ➜
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How can a Online Drum Academy help me?
The Online Drum Academy gives you maximum flexibility and supports continuous learning without long gaps between studio sessions.
At the same time, it solves one of the biggest challenges many drummers face:
"What should I learn next?" or "How did that exercise from the lesson or workshop go again?"
To make sure nothing gets lost, I have created dedicated learning videos that explain each exercise clearly and step by step. You can see exactly how every exercise should be played and revisit the material whenever you need.
With the Online Drum Academy, you can practice from the comfort of your home, review lessons, and continue developing your drumming skills step by step.
This gives you a clear learning path at all times, so you always know what to work on next and can easily revisit previously learned material whenever needed.
Discover the Online Drum Academy ➜
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How many parts does a drum set have?
The drum set is a percussion instrument made up of several key components.
The most essential parts are the bass drum (played with the foot), the snare drum, and the hi‑hat. With just these three elements, you could theoretically perform live with a band.
A drum set also includes tom‑toms and a variety of cymbals, such as crash, ride, splash, and other effect cymbals.
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