Dave Major

This year marks my 25th year of playing the drums! I feel old AF but here are a few things I've learned along the way

1 - Comparison is a Killer

It's easy to compare yourself to others in drumming (and in life), but really try not to. There will always be someone faster, someone with shinier cymbals, someone who does the things you want to at a younger age.

Instead, only compare yourself with yourself. Are you better than you were 6 months ago? Have you grown as a musician or as a player?
Be proud of how far you have come and be excited about how far you can go.

2 - Drums Are Fun...Play for Fun Too!

I practice as much as I can, but in between lessons, creating video content and all the things that go along with all of that, the only time I get to play the drums is actually at gigs.
So I've been trying to play more just because drums are awesome and fun. If I have a few minutes before or after lessons, I'll put on a song and jam or just play drums solo and enjoy what I create.
Make sure you carve time out for play too.

3 - No One Can Tell You What To Practice

I started playing before the internet (yes, I'm that old!), but I still had a lot of different sources telling me what I should practice. Drum books, magazines and teachers all giving me stuff to work on. It was all so dizzying and overwhelming, and if I'm honest, mainly useless.
Now it's even worse with the internet!
No one can or should tell you what to practice because they don't know your playing, your influences or your goals.
What I like to do instead is show you how.
If you'd like to learn the HOW of practice and just just a series of mindless exercises then you should join me on my drum camp - The Creative Practice Camp

The camp is happening on the 20-22th July 2026 and takes place in a picturesque village just outside Edinburgh, Scotland.

You can find out all the information it by clicking this link - www.davemajormusic.com/camps
P.s - Im running 2 other camps in 2026. The Technique and Facility Camp and the Sound Time and Feel Camp.

All the info is in the link above!

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2 months ago | [YT] | 11

Dave Major

2026 Drum Camp Dates are HERE! 🙌⁠

www.davemajormusic.com/camps
Find out more by watching this video - https://youtu.be/PalVSEccfJc
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This year I hosted my first drum camp, and it was incredible! I loved every second of it, so much so that in 2026 I'll be doing 3 camps!⁠
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The Technique and Facility Camp - May 18-20 2026⁠
The Creative Practice Camp - July 20-22 2026⁠
The Sound, Time and Feel Camp - September 21-23 2026⁠
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Each camp will focus on a unique topic and be limited to 8 campers only. There's only one of each camp so get in quick to secure your space. ⁠
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They are going to be an amazing 3 days full of drumming, growing as players and making lifelong friends!..Oh and amazing food and coffee! 😋⁠
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See you at camp!⁠
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2 months ago | [YT] | 2

Dave Major

2026 Camp Dates......coming at 5pm GMT!

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My first drum camp was fun.....I should do it again next year 😉



I'm going to do 3 camps next year on 3 different in-depth topics.


Look out for details coming soon!

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5 months ago | [YT] | 7

Dave Major

Well, that escalated quickly! Only 2 spaces left on my drum camp - The Creative Practice Camp in July.

Here's all the details
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The Creative Practice Camp⁠
📆 - July 21-23 2025⁠
📌 - Edinburgh, Scotland⁠
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It's going to be an amazing 3 days full of drumming, growing as players and making lifelong friends!..Oh and amazing food and coffee! 😋⁠
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If you are interested in attending then all the details and how to book can be found here - www.davemajormusic.com/camps
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See you in July⁠
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10 months ago | [YT] | 8

Dave Major

MY FIRST DRUM CAMP!

For years I've wanted to host my own camp and this is the year!

Watch the video - https://youtu.be/HI4tIaKya70

The Creative Practice Camp
📆 July 21-23 2025
📌Edinburgh, Scotland



Set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish countryside, we’ll spend three full days diving into what I love most—practice. You’ll discover my unique practice systems and methods, and learn how they work together to create a well-rounded routine that will help you become a more expressive and creative drummer.


The Creative Practice Camp will focus on practice and cover topics such as



Developing a holistic, complete practice routine that grows with you
Practice mindsets and advanced practice techniques
How to practice grooves, fills and solos
Improvisation
Planning your practice
Much much more

Secure your space here - www.davemajormusic.com/camps



I hope to see you there!


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11 months ago | [YT] | 5

Dave Major

Todays video will be one day late because it's a biggie and took AGES to upload! But as you can see from my face....it'll be a good one!

1 year ago | [YT] | 16

Dave Major

Rate your double stroke roll 🥁

If you want a stronger, cleaner and faster double stroke roll then you can check my latest video

https://youtu.be/4Nk0KpNRapc

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

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How many snares do you own?

1 year ago | [YT] | 8

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Which snare would you choose? 🥁
I'm working on a cool new video all about choosing the right snare for the song.

These are the snares I'm using

1 - 14*5.75 Brass
2 - 14*5.75 Steel
3 - 14*6 AQ2 Maple
4 - 13*7 Beech

All are awesome ‪@SonorDrumTube‬ beauties ❤️❤️❤️

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