I recently had the privilege of presenting at the Chicago Drum Show—a powerful, immersive masterclass that brought together everything DrumMantra stands for: deep practice, rhythmic insight, mental focus, and musical connection.

Modern Drummer Magazine was in the room, and I’m honored by what writer Bob Campbell had to say:

“Chicago-based drummer, educator, and author Rich Stitzel brought a deep and thought-provoking energy to the clinic stage, showcasing his globally acclaimed educational system, DrumMantra—a program that has transformed the practice routines of hundreds of drummers in over 40 countries.”

I’m grateful for the recognition, but even more excited about what this article represents:
A chance to go deeper.

Breaking Down the DrumMantra Experience

“Armed with a lovely vintage (1967) 4-piece Yamaha drum kit, companion slideshow, and a scannable QR code granting access to a 65-page guide, Rich delivered far more than a clinic—it was a full-on drumming master ...

DrumMantra LIVE Online Workshop: A Hands-On Training Experience That Will Transform Your Drumming

📅 Sunday, March 2 | 2.5 Hours of Hands-On, Transformational Training
🎯 Limited to 20 Drummers | Hosted on Zoom

Are You Ready to Revolutionize Your Drumming?

Most drummers spend years practicing the wrong way—repeating bad habits, reinforcing sloppy time, and guessing their way through practice sessions. They hit plateaus, get frustrated, and ultimately don’t reach their full potential.

That ends NOW.

On Sunday, March 2, I’m hosting an exclusive LIVE online workshop that will change the way you approach drumming forever.

This isn’t a lecture. This isn’t a masterclass you watch passively. This is a hands-on, real-time training session where YOU will be actively practicing, developing, and improving right alongside me.

You’ll be joining drummers from all over the world for an immersive, structured practice experience using the Six Key Elements of the DrumMantra Practice System—a method ...

 PAUL WERTICO

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