<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rob Bishop Drums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop Drums]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:40:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.robbishopdrums.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make Your Fills Sound Musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer To make your drum fills sound musical, listen to what the rest of the band is doing and respond to it. Most beginners treat fills as a chance to show off. The best fills serve the song — they build tension, mark a transition, or punctuate a phrase. The music around you is already telling you what to play. ----- Most beginner drummers think about fills the wrong way, they treat a fill as a moment to break free, to explode into crazy stuff, a...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/how-to-make-your-fills-sound-musical</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc7182f59f322a57f1c239</guid><category><![CDATA[Technique]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_808148a43b924b64992585706adc06da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginner Drummer Practise Plan: Where to Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drum teacher Rob Bishop take you through a beginner practise plan.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/beginner-drummer-practise-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f604dfed68e3ae9f1e8854</guid><category><![CDATA[Practice Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_3bcf29c879054e8383d62276b304aa95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Learn Drums Without Reading Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drum teacher Rob Bishop explains how you can learn drums without reading, but why you should learn to read.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/can-you-learn-drums-without-reading-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a09f73b0b9e4f37fd2a7c22</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Drums]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_42706eff7ea8405a8857e42187ce38f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginner Drummer Practice Plan (What to Practise Every Day)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop takes you through a beginner drummer practice plan.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/beginner-drummer-practice-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a09ae57778b332890cde8d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Practice Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_6231bbcc2e794965999d233f11ff49c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Groove on Drums (Without Playing Faster)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer To improve your drum groove, stop focusing on what you play and start focusing on how you play it. Groove comes from consistency, dynamics and space — not more notes. Record yourself and listen back, be critical of what sounds together and what doesn't. The drummers who sound best are not the ones playing the most. They are the ones making every note feel intentional. If your drumming doesn't feel great, even when you’re playing the right notes,...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/how-to-improve-groove-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f734d93d0603e25ec1b09f</guid><category><![CDATA[Technique]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:51:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_522d466fe308426583a76205a3db2ec0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludwig Black Beauty vs Ludwig Universal (Is the Cheaper Option Actually Worth It?)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer The Ludwig Black Beauty is one of the most respected snare drums ever made — warm, full and trusted on hit records for decades. The Ludwig Universal costs significantly less and delivers surprising quality for the price. If you need a workhorse snare that sounds great without the premium investment, the Universal is worth serious consideration. There's a reason why the Black Beauty has the reputation it has though.. The Ludwig Black Beauty is one...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/ludwig-black-beauty-vs-ludwig-universal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f616c6ddf80d7e38c85155</guid><category><![CDATA[Gear & Kit]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:50:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_7119d54094624308a66b56edc88bde89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to play Billie Jean on Drums (beginner step-by-step guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer The Billie Jean drum beat uses a steady hi-hat, kick drum on beats 1 and 3, and snare on 2 and 4 — but what makes it hard is feel, not complexity. The pattern is simple. Playing it with the right pocket and dynamics is what separates a stiff version from one that actually sounds like the record. The Billie Jean drum beat is one of the best beginner grooves you can learn. It’s also one of the hardest to make sound good. That might seem like a...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/how-to-play-billie-jean-on-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5fee6f7344bf260a3b898</guid><category><![CDATA[Technique]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:47:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_4bed5248ce26466584313d9a750b3278~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose an Online Drum Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drum teacher Rob Bishop helps you choose the right online drum course for you.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/how-to-choose-an-online-drum-course</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08dd1d90efca429750a30c</guid><category><![CDATA[Online Drum Lessons]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:46:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_a3e6b50c4e3f4642832b23391232f4fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Learn Drums at Home Without a Teacher?]]></title><description><![CDATA[student learning drums online with robbishopdrums.com]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/can-you-learn-drums-at-home-without-a-teacher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb11a69fa0baa4b8b651bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Online Drum Lessons]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:57:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_d8a457415df742219f95d6d490503a8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Can’t I Keep Time on Drums? (And How to Fix It Fast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer If you can’t keep time on drums the problem is almost never talent or coordination, it’s the absence of an external reference. Your internal clock drifts without something to lock against. This is why we use a click and also why we count out loud - we need to teach our mind and body the ''internal pulse''. Use a metronome every single session, start slower than feels necessary, and record yourself regularly. What you hear back will tell you exactly...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/why-cant-i-keep-time-on-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f60e927b1c42fb24f5841b</guid><category><![CDATA[Technique]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:51:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_652db1862e294d3c896c14ee26a8a0a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should I Practise on Drums?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rob Bishop | robbishopdrums.com Quick Answer The most important things to practise on drums are groove, timing, technique and songs — in that order. Most beginners jump to fills and complex patterns before the fundamentals are solid. A steady groove played in time is more valuable than any complicated beat played sloppily. Start simple, own it completely, then build from there. ----- If you’ve just started playing drums, or you’ve been playing for a while but feel like you’re going in...]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/what-should-i-practise-on-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc611ef4b0389e41d483c3</guid><category><![CDATA[Practice Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:44:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_8dbbf6a3397d44b683034a1bebc4117a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Am I Too Old to Learn Drums? The Honest Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online Drum Teacher Rob Bishop explains why being older, is sometimes better when learning to play the drums.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/am-i-too-old-to-learn-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0448f968a3e7adcb14f45b</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Drums]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:55:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_2f8ebd7e08f849a595700288a508e3a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginner Drum Lessons: What to Expect in Your First Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mick was in his early fifties when he started with me. No experience, never played before. Within three years he was being recommended for gigs. Here's what beginner drum lessons actually look like, and what you can achieve in your first month.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/beginner-drum-lessons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fdbd2d5bf92805eb5f2d9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Drums]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_acc1a2d7f26249b5ba3981fd1c9969db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Learn Drums]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was 12 when I first heard a mate play Green Day on the school drum kit. From that moment I was totally hooked. Here's everything I wish nI'd known about how to learn drums from scratch.]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/how-to-learn-drums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fda63c57c1b4d987660dcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Drums]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_d644c8b6b7d44a0599d5c0cbe5a85010~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Beginner Drum Mistakes That Are Slowing You Down (And How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Answer The most common beginner mistakes include practising without a plan, neglecting timing, ignoring dynamics, and trying to learn too many things at once. Most beginners make the same errors. Fixing them early stops bad habits forming and makes everything you practise from the point forward solid faster. These are the 7 beginner drum mistakes I see beginner drummers make, and more importantly, exactly how to fix each one so your progress stops feeling like you’re wading through mud....]]></description><link>https://www.robbishopdrums.com/post/beginner-drum-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f61b0f90b4365cb8631713</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Drums]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e380_e74d129f55094572add52a160db204da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_864,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Bishop</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>