Take your playing to the next level in just 30 minutes a day.
Discover the 30-day guided practice journey proven to deepen your understanding of time, reading, coordination, phrasing, and groove.
Expanded & Updated for 2020!
"This is a great course, folks. I did it in 2018, and it helped my drumming heaps. If you seriously want to advance your playing abilities, check it out. I highly recommend it."
Gary E.
Professional Drummer. Tasmania, Australia
Many drummers spend between 3 to 5 hours a week in the practice room but rarely follow a clear, consistent routine.
Having the right material to work on and staying focused is in the practice room are the biggest challenges every drummer faces.
The DrumMantra 3030 is a cross-training course designed to develop multiple foundational drumming skills all at once. (Don't be fooled by the word foundational, this is an advanced course aimed to "gently catapult" the practitioner into the new rhythmic territory by solidifying crucial "foundational" skills.
Almost all of the exercises can be done on a snare drum and a bass drum (or pads).
The length, sequence, and even the tempo of each exercise were carefully planned to help develop muscle memory, focus, patience, feel, groove, and technique.
This course aims to deepen your ability to quickly and efficiently express creative and musically appropriate ideas.
“DrumMantra” means rhythmic repetition with focused attention. Each rhythmic “mantra” is played repetitively for a duration required to begin developing muscle memory. When muscle memory of a pattern is achieved, it can be expressed musically with ease and confidence.
Rich Stitzel
Hi, I'm Rich Stitzel - professional drummer, educator, creator of The DrumMantra system, and author of The Foundational Series and The Primary Series books.
I have been a professional drummer and educator since 1991. Over the past ten years, I have done a deep dive into developing a practice method that truly informs and transforms one's rhythmic depth, time, coordination, and focus.
I believe creating music at one's highest potential requires understanding rhythmic concepts that transcend musical genre. That is why I created DrumMantra3030.
I am honored to be associated with the following companies:
Improve Your Drumming Today
The DrumMantra 3030 is a premium training course designed to strengthen your fundamental sense of time, rhythm, phrasing, coordination, odd time signatures, and polymetric relationships so you can play with more creativity, insight, and authority.
30 Days
You will receive a play-along lesson every day for thirty days. Each lesson builds on the previous one to keep you on a gradual and steady progression.
30 minutes a day
Each lesson is thirty minutes long. You can do the lesson as many times as you'd like or need. (Some exercises will take a little longer than 30 minutes to perfect.)
"I recommend very highly. You will be working on independence and coordination. You will feel yourself improving with each passing lesson. The focus of the rhythms aligning with each other is a very interesting concept. The exercises are presented in ways that you are not going to experience anywhere else."
Carlos P.
Professional Drummer and Educator. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
What will you do in this course?
- You will work in three different time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, and 5/4 SO YOU CAN navigate any time signature with comfort and ease.
- You will work through five different sticking patterns SO THAT your technique does not limit your creative expression.
- You will work with all accent permutations and pulse displacements, SO YOU WILL always know exactly where a note placement falls.
- You will work with a "moving click" SO THAT you have no fear of the metronome, and your time becomes rock-solid.
- You will work through the 3:4 and 5:4 polymetric relationships, SO THAT you play, compose, and express yourself on a deeper musical level.
- You will work on reading and phrasing concepts SO YOU WILL be comfortable in any playing situation - live or in the studio.
- You will play exercises that last anywhere from 6 to 32 minutes SO THAT you develop deeper concentration, strength, and accuracy.
- You will work on 1bpm tempo changes SO THAT your internal clock is aware of even the smallest fluctuations in time.
You can get instant access to the entire Professional DrumMantra3030 course for just one payment of $347
Click the button to get started today!
"It has been a very transformative and educational experience. You will be a better musician. If you take the DrumMantra philosophy to heart you will definitely notice improvement in your awareness and perception of time & rhythm, and life"
Bradley G.
Professional Drummer & Educator, Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada
The DrumMantra3030 Course is for you if...
- You are tired of not getting any better even after you've been practicing.
- You are ready to follow a proven course and put in some real work (nothing happens if you don't do the work).
- You don't want to pay several thousand dollars in private instructors, hoping they tell you the right things to work on.
- You know that you can dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to develop a great practice habit.
This is NOT for you if...
- You're expecting a magic pill to getting better. I cannot promise anything unless you put in the work.
- You expect results without putting in the effort. You have to be dedicated, focused, and the patient to see real, lasting results.
100% Risk-Free
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
I’ve packed a lot into the DrumMantra3030 course because not only do I want you to be a great drummer, but I want to guarantee that you don’t fail.
I have complete confidence that the DrumMantra 3030 course will be an absolute game-changer for your playing.
And to make it a no-brainer deal for you, I’m giving you a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee with your purchase of the DrumMantra3030 course today.
That’s right: Go through the course, check out the bonuses, follow the steps, put in the work, and if you don’t love it in the first 30 days of your purchase, send me an email, and I’ll refund you immediately. No questions asked, no hard feelings.
If the DrumMantra3030 doesn’t work for you, I’d much prefer for you to take your money and invest it where you will be happier and get results. I really believe this course will help to unlock your drumming potential!
Also - if you sign up for the DrumMantra3030 course today, you’ll receive some exclusive bonuses:
Bonus: Practicing with Purpose pdf guidebook
($17 value)
Learn how to set up your practice space and mental space to be ideal for efficient and effective improvement.
Bonus: "Groove Meditation #3" Course
($97 value)
This lesson pack contains exercises designed to build 4-way independence and create the muscle memory you need to turn practice into a habit.
Includes 13 video exercises, downloadable PDF of all exercises, and play-along audio files.
Bonus: “Understanding (and playing) Polymeters” Course
($97 value)
This course will teach you exactly what polymeters are, how they can make you a more precise musician, and - of course - how to play them.
Includes 9 video exercises, downloadable PDF of all exercises, and play-along audio files.
Bonus: “Oceans, A Groove Meditation in 7” Course
($97 value)
This course will bring you into the world of non-native 4-way polymetric coordination in odd time signatures.
Includes 40-min video, 17 audio tracks, and pdf of all exercises.
Bonus: A Chance To Win A Low Boy Bass Drum Beater
($60 value)
If you can perfectly perform the final day of the course within 3 months (it’ll take some practice!), I’ll send you a brand new bass drum beater worth $60.
Bonus: A Professional Evaluation/Consultation Call with Rich
($200 value)
No matter how closely you follow the best practices and step-by-step instruction in the DrumMantra3030, there’s nothing more helpful than me being able to coach you directly.
As part of this bonus, you’ll be able to follow the course, build your practice, and start seeing results. Then when you’re ready, you can “cash” in on your one-time consultation to discuss your goals and visions.
We’ll look at everything from your grooves to your gear and get you dialed in for achieving the next level of your dream as a musician.
To work with me one-on-one for two hours would be nearly $200, but this evaluation/consultation is included as part of the course - at least as long as I can keep up with them!
"This program is phenomenal! It will push you and make you realize what you are uncomfortable doing. Rich is a great author and human being. I really enjoyed the play-alongs. You can become engaged in what you’re doing. My being and mental state was at a very calm level when I would practice. This 30 minute exercise was the best part of my day"
Josh B.
Professional Drummer & Educator. Denver, CO
So here's what you're getting with the DrumMantra3030 Professional course.
- All 30 thirty-minute long DrumMantra3030 course videos (15 hours total) with 200-page pdf, access to a private FB group, all future updates & additions, daily messages from me. ($800 value)
- BONUS: Practicing with Purpose guidebook ($17 value)
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BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course with 10 videos and pdfs. ($97 value)
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BONUS: Section II Modifications with 10 videos ($47 value)
- BONUS: Groove Meditation 3 Course with 1 video, 30 audio tracks, and pdfs. ($97 value)
- BONUS: “Oceans, A Groove Meditation in 7” Course with 17 exercises ($97 value)
- BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Bass Drum Beater. ($60 value)
- BONUS: A custom evaluation/consultation call with Rich, where you will get coaching, professional advice, and planning. ($200 value)
Total value for all of this amazing training = $1415
If all this course did was...
If all this course did was give you a deeper understanding of time, coordination, phrasing, reading, and groove, would it be worth it?
If all this program did was allow you to play with more confidence, authority and precision would it be worth it?
But today you get access to all of this for only one payment of $347
Click the button to get started today!
You're seconds away...
When you log in to the private member's area, you’ll be able to begin Lesson 1 of the DrumMantra3030 course immediately (and tomorrow you will have access to Lesson 2, and so on for 30 days).
As you will see, you can also access all of the Bonus material right away as well!
You can take the course on any device you like: computer, tablet, or phone. As long as you have internet access, you have the course!
Remember, when you join, you get lifetime access to this material - even if I update and add to it in the future.
Don't want the bonuses?
Now - if for some reason you don’t want all four of these bonuses, I’m offering you a basic version of the course.
You still get all 30 videos and 200-page pdf of the DrumMantra3030 course plus the 10 additional Section II Modification bonus videos.
But you won’t get the Practicing with Purpose guidebook, the Groove Meditation course, the Understanding Polymeters course, the chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater, or a private evaluation call with me.
- All 30 thirty-minute long DrumMantra3030 course videos with 200-page pdf, and daily messages from me ($800 value)
- BONUS: Practicing with Purpose guidebook ($17 value)
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BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course with 10 videos and pdfs. ($97 value)
-
BONUS: Section II Modifications with 10 videos ($47 value)
- BONUS: Groove Meditation 4.1 Course with 13 videos, audio tracks, and pdfs. ($97 value)
- BONUS: “Oceans, A Groove Meditation in 7” Course with 17 exercises ($97 value)
- BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Bass Drum Beater. ($60 value)
- BONUS: A custom evaluation/consultation call with Rich, where you will get coaching, professional advice, and planning. ($200 value)
You can get the basic version of the DrumMantra3030 for just one payment of $147
The choice is yours...
Basic
$147
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
Professional
$347
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
Bonus Bundle
$247
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
Frequently Asked Questions
- You will work in three different time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, and 5/4 SO YOU CAN navigate any time signature with comfort and ease.
- You will work through five different sticking patterns SO THAT your creative expression is not limited by your technique.
- You will work with all accent permutations and pulse displacements SO YOU WILL always know where a note placement falls because you will know.
- You work with a "moving click" SO THAT your time becomes rock-solid.
- You will work through the 3:4 and 5:4 polymetric relationships SO YOU CAN play, compose, and express yourself on a deeper musical level.
- You will work on reading and phrasing concepts SO YOU WILL be comfortable in any playing situation - live or in the studio.
- You will play exercises that last anywhere from 6 to 32 minutes SO THAT you develop deeper concentration, strength, and accuracy.
- You will work on 1bpm tempo changes SO THAT your internal clock is aware of the even the smallest fluctuations in time.
- 30 high quality, 1080p HD videos with over 15 hours of practice material
- Over 125 original play along compositions built in to the videos.
- Downloadable pdf of each day's exercises. Over 200 pages!
- Daily messages for motivation, inspiration, and guidance
- Lifetime access to the course material
There are 30 lessons in this course.
Each day a new lesson is made available to you. After the 30 days has passed, the entire course will be accessible to you forever.
I have complete confidence that the DrumMantra 3030 course will be an absolute game changer for your playing. You have up to 30 days to view the entire course. If you decide it isn't for you, simply contact us at [email protected] and we will give you a 100% refund.
Although the course requires about 30 minutes of your time each day to help develop a strong practice habit, you do not need to "keep up".
The course is yours. You can go back and work on things anytime you'd like forever.
If you do get behind during the actual course, just stay in chronological order when you return. This is the most effective way to do the course since each lesson builds on the one prior.
"“This course isn’t about fancy licks, wild drumming, or double bass thunderstorms. It focuses on timing, flow, and learning to play relaxed and with dynamic control. All the exercises are designed in a way, that will help you discover things in your personal playing that you can deepen and should really work on”"
Lukas L.
Professional Drummer & Educator. Zurich, Switzerland
The choice is yours...
Basic
$147
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
Professional
$347
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
Bonus Bundle
$247
DrumMantra 3030 Course
(30 videos, 200 page pdf)
Access to private FB Community
Daily guidance and motivation messages from Rich.
BONUS: Section II Modifications
(10 videos)
BONUS: Chance to win a Custom Low Boy Beater
BONUS: Groove Meditation #3 Course
(1 video, 30 audio & pdfs)
BONUS: Understanding Polymeters Course
(10 videos, pdf)
BONUS: Oceans: A Groove Meditation in 7
(18 videos & pdf)
BONUS: Professional evaluation/consultation call with Rich
There are 2 types of drummers...
Some drummers want to be good but don't have the patience or discipline to make it happen, and even when they do feel motivated and inspired to practice, they have no idea what to work on.
Other drummers take action, have a practice plan, and understand exactly what is important to ensure their practice will be efficient and effective.
Which is more appealing to you?
Right now, many of us feel uninspired and stuck where we are.
We don't have the patience and focus on achieving the level of understanding we need to play at a higher level.
And because we don't know how to practice, we never get any better. This can be very disheartening and discouraging to a person who wants to be great at drums.
It doesn't have to continue this way! You can start a practice regimen that will show you exactly what to practice and how long.
Imagine a year from today...
Imagine a year from today when you have a fully developed and focused practice routine. You have mastered many advanced concepts that either used to baffle you, or you may have had no idea that those advanced concepts even existed!
You are comfortable and confident behind the kit and know without a doubt that your time is solid, your creative ideas are fluid, and your understanding of time & rhythm is truly on a deeper level.
Imagine playing gigs, sessions, or touring, and you are playing with complete authority in all moments. You are playing without guessing. You are leading from the drum throne with your impeccable time and complete confidence in your groove.
That's the power of a focused and effective practice regimen, and that's what you'll get inside the DrumMantra3030 course!
You can do this - I'm proof that it works, and I've laid it out every step of the way for you!
Start the DrumMantra3030 course today, and you will notice a difference in your playing as early as tomorrow.
Your Virtual Drum Instructor,
Rich Stitzel
The 3030 Ambassadors!
These are the people who successfully completed the course and the now famous "Day 30" challenge. They have each won the custom DrumMantra Low Boy Beater (worth $60) and worked really hard to earn it! Are you next? Click below to read more about the 3030 Ambassadors.
