Utilizing Systems & Methods For Efficient Practice | Matt Garstka

In this lesson, we had the honour to host Matt Garstka from Animals As Leaders. Matt discussed how he likes to use systems and methods to make his practice sessions more efficient.
Since graduating from Berklee in 2011, Matt Garstka has joined the band Animals as Leaders and taken the drum world by storm - being nominated for DRUM! Magazine's Progressive Rock Drummer and Rising Star awards, listed as one of the 10 best prog drummers by Rhythm Magazine, and featured on the cover of Modern Drummer.
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[@jared_s2]

my dad, who played jazz drums starting in the end of the 40's is 82 this year (2018.) and even through his dementia, everytime i play an animals as leaders album, he always comments on how good this drummer is. this band is going to be considered "classical," music after their time has passed.

[@antwan1131]

I know you posted this about 5 years ago but, if you are willing to share, I’d be curious on what kind of dementia? I ask this because my dad was diagnosed with FTD a few years ago and he played a huge role in my “heavier” music tastes and I hope to be able to have a similar experience down the road.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

For so long, every video I released you guys commented "invite Matt Garstka to do a lesson"... So I hope that you're all happy now :) It was an awesome lesson with some unbelievable drumming. Enjoy!

[@NishantHagjer]

Drumeo, I am so happy that you have gotten Matt Garstka here. I've posted his name and Matt Halpern's so many times. Thank you so much. You're amazing. Can't thank you enough.

[@roussosdim]

Invite STEVO jocz from sum 41

[@skillofme]

Dimon roussos Unfortunately Stevo left Sum 41 a year ago

[@tommylight1312]

Would love that autographed Modern Drummer magazine. Matt is a beast!!!!!!!!

[@JibriCabell]

Finally! :D

[@JETX1990]

I have noticed a lot of comments where people aren't quite understanding what he is saying. I'm not a know it all and I'm not listing out the bullet points that I got from this lesson to be a jerk, but sometimes when I end up taking notes during these video lessons, and simplify what they say, it becomes more obvious. 1. Stop playing when a "pothole" or mistake arises. So when you feel yourself make a mistake, don't keep playing. Address the issue until it becomes natural and clean. 2. Slow it down. Speed isn't everything. If you can nail it slow (which is more difficult than fast) then speeding it back back up after learning it slow will help it to make more sense. 3. Repetition. Play a groove for a couple of measures, and then slowly add to it. Play each addition to the original groove another couple of measures before adding the next. 4. Read music. Muscle memory will only take you so far. By being able to see each note and time signature on paper will help to dissect the exact layout of the groove and see where you may be missing something. 5. Plan practices. Go into each day already knowing what you will be working on when you get the chance to sit down at the kit. Being scatter brained and going on a whim won't help you to progress in distinct areas. Thank Matt Garstka for the awesome lesson! I'm subscribing to your site!

[@QuinnTube2]

youreonlyhuman I took notes to this lesson too! It was the first Drumeo lesson that I was able to catch live and all the way through, so it's the first time I took notes. This is probably the best lesson to take notes to because it was all talking. I sat at my kit, but didn't touch it at all!

[@Drumaier]

+DRUMMINGANDDRIFTING you may want to apply the slowing down method to your typing too. ;)

[@Drumaier]

***** ;)

[@Drumaier]

+DRUMMINGANDDRIFTING sure, i just wanted to do a joke given the topic of the video. But i myself (and i guess 99% of people) could type slower and better. cheers.

[@Tac-0]

+youreonlyhuman nice one, especially number 2. Ive played drums for 11 years and when ppl that dont play drums tell me "woha! this guy he can play so fucking fast" i always go, well- its not hard to play fast ,its hard to play slowly. and thats really it! :D

[@chicken6111]

1:05:54 He even makes thinking noises in 7/8.

[@DrumsTheWord]

1:05:54...he even tuts in groups of 7!! :D

[@RogierRJDonker]

He was so skinny back then. He is just super jacked now. He is so disciplined in all things he does.

[@LoadingSet7]

bro, that is far from skinny hahhah

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

He really wasn't. He's just jacked like a fucking strongman now.

[@360.Tapestry]

@@LoadingSet7 yeah. he was skinny-er lol but now he's a tank

[@ClihtYeastwood]

He went from not being in shape from a physique perspective, to curling 90 lb bells. Surprisingly, he didn’t lose any speed.

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

He has worn a spot on his snare approximately the size of a quarter. That is all.

[@kengonzo1640]

4 years ago and he still is just that fkn good

[@WhirlwindDrums]

That’s when you know he’s the real deal

[@thedrummererik99]

and mine is like 1 third of my entire head lmao

[@cymbalmonke]

Oh...I just realized I'm extra terrible 🤣 he's such a musical drummer it's dope

[@billmint8122]

Closer to a half dollar, but the point still stands

[@harrisonfotidrums]

Matt is probably one of the most accurate drummers in terms of applying the stick to the head. Just look at his snare!!!

[@ephraim9367]

0:00 - intro 0:13 - 4:34 - Matt playing Lippincott 6:17 - Matt's website 7:19 - Matt's methods 7:54 - troubleshooting method 17:08 - slowing method

[@AppallingScholar]

21:30 - Repetitious Method 28:27 - Transcribing Method 33:11 - Play and Practice method 46:24 - Play using Tempo Advanced app 49:11 - QnA Inspiration and later composition 53:23 - QnA Books 1:11:05 - Woven Web playthrough

[@hddrummer8838]

I was so happy seeing Matt talking more than playing. Playing doesn't give you shit in short video lessons like this, it only serves to pump muscles and entertain you, moving away from the important aspect of it "educating you". Better to hear concepts and letting you know whats going on in these monsters heads. wayyy more beneficial to you.

[@matenorth]

+henry diaz couldn't agree more!!!!

[@21uziman]

Comcepssts

[@2strokeroll]

I know there's a lot of people on here that are saying that they're not happy that he did a lot of digressing and "rambling"...I thought this too when I first saw this video. However, I think we need to realize how great of a musician Matt really is, and with that doesn't just come with a bunch of licks and "quicktips" to rip off of note for note with none of your own creativity... As shown in Matt's speech; it comes with DEEP thought, ideology, and philosophy! I think because of the convenience of KZbin, some of us (myself included) can get easily distracted from that. For Instance..he pokes a bit of light fun at that sort of thing @23:20 lmao! This is a life long journey my friends! Hang on to every piece of Musical knowledge you come across! Because whether it's licks or just talking about music and drums, every little thing helps!

[@Coastfog]

You're spot on, I want to devour music, drums specifically. Every technique, every quick tip or hack, every "Oh, well I actually do it *this* way", every "do you know xyz?", every jam session with new people, every time you play way out of your comfort zone, skillwise or stilistically... It's a mindset and indeed a life long journey.

[@MyMusicalSyn]

It is ridiculously cool of you guys to put these lessons on here for free. Thanks so much for this lesson, among many others!

[@kruzer23]

This dude is a mad scientist/genius. Like completely submerged into the deep math behind the creation of rudiments. Debunking them and creating extra doors for himself.

[@hazardeur]

dude, what kind of deep math are you talking about? the math behind all of this is first grade max, like most muscial instruments. It's just fractions and some divisions and that'ts more or less it. Complicated to play? yes. Complicated in terms of math? not really....I could explain these concepts to a smart first grader and he would understand

[@viraajgupta6047]

@@hazardeur no one asked bruv :) but thanks for your input

[@mrbouncelol]

@@hazardeur Lol for most people arithmetic is difficult and fractions might as well be magic

[@360.Tapestry]

@@hazardeur wow. you are very smart. gold star comment

[@hazardeur]

as i tried to point out, you don't need to be smart for this stuff. but it seems even that went over your head so, obviously, there are exceptions to the rule @@360.Tapestry

[@waylenbeare1020]

Watching Matt ramble while jared just watches while mouth breathing has been the highlight of my day

[@GavinOswald]

Am I the only one who just laughs because of how good this is?

[@elasdickband027]

Probably, everyone else is too busy crying and touching themselves.

[@GavinOswald]

elasdickband027 good point.

[@nortongartino4602]

i laughed cause of his drum face

[@jonbob2812]

Gavin Oswald His grooves man..you can't help but just laugh out loud its that good! love that shit :)

[@ABR1fan]

I cry about it.

[@mattwilley5956]

I love how he answers shit, dude is a musical genius

[@DannyBoatright]

jared shaking his head at 43:05. im dying laughing.

[@ovi1990]

Haven't you heard? Lars Urlich's "Advanced Jazz Techniques and Power Ballad Grooves" is out!!!

[@IuryBenicio]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@fleagalisyourdaddy]

Lmao

[@mr.thompson6613]

*Lars Ulrich's advanced snare tune techniques* is now out too!

[@nuke97]

I'm here and I'm a bass player. He's that good.

[@glicko3768]

What?

[@nuke97]

Martin Zetterlund Exactly hahaha.

[@andrewguerrero6497]

+nuke97 Hey me too!

[@3AwesomeLetsPlayers]

+nuke97 guitar player reporting in! He makes me want to start drumming!

[@ege999men8]

even his band doesn't have a bassist

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

Matt's awkwardness and humor literally makes my heart smile

[@citizenunintended]

42:33Good lord, I can't even beatbox that, let alone play it.

[@etrain8885]

I was expecting his voice to be much lower...and british for some reason...

[@armorgiraffe]

I know right? So did I! Haha!

[@julian089]

EthanMayFilms dude met him he's the coolest guy. A total jokester and friendly as hell.

[@julian089]

EthanMayFilms dude met him he's the coolest guy. A total jokester and friendly as hell.

[@91korky]

EthanMayFilms I think he kinda looks like Matt Nicholls from Bring Me The Horizon so that might be where the british side of things came from. I think for someone so beastly on the drums, youd expect a strong deep voice, not a quite one. heheh

[@7caesar7]

EthanMayFilms yup he sound like hishhhhhh

[@AustinsVictoriousVLOGs]

Matt Garstka has to be one of my absolute favorite drummers. I love the way he uses linear drumming, limb independence, ghost notes and lots of other crazy techniques that he implements into his music. I think my favorite attribute i like from his drumming is play of beat and off timing and it sounds so good and then he is able to get right back on time. That is absolutely amazing to me. He is another drummer that has inspired me to continue drumming!!! Keep it up man i love your work!!!

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you once again Drumeo (and Jared Falk of course) for a superb interview and fascinating insight into this great drummer! I've now watched this whole video twice :) Rob

[@FededeDiosDrums]

28:35 the eternal loop of matt saying math. its like "he says it once thats a shot"

[@glud800]

I know it would be very hard to get him, but it would be the most amazing day of my life if I saw on my subscriptions box a lesson with the legend, CARTER BEAUFORD!!!!!!!!!

[@dicknewmann7712]

+Gabriel Ludwick YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JPitt1070]

+Gabriel Ludwick If not, we can just watch the video lessons he did in the 90's

[@glud800]

Yeah I watch it like every day :)

[@BrainEquation]

Gabriel Ludwick Carter’s lessons can all be found on all the DMB albums live and studio-so humbling! And amazing. But yes.

[@AItemusPrime]

Not only did you bring one of my all time favorite drummers on for a lesson but you also got him to perform my favorite song from his band! Bravo, Drumeo! I commend you. The drummers, the teaching, the consistency of the content; all fantastic. Thank you for years of helping me develop my playing.

[@dillythebaterista8629]

M = Math a = Ability t = Triplets t = Tempo G = Ghost Notes a = Advanced r = Read s = Subdivisions t = Tutor k = Keep a = Accent These are some key words Matt himself repeatedly mentioned throughout the program. Now give me that copy of the Modern Drummer magazine lol. By the way, thanks very much for this wonderful lesson Drumeo Team. Cheers, Dilly

[@Jahcbo]

Dilly the Baterista m - i a - want t - to t - die

[@trashboy9517]

+sexe snek I choked

[@TheGeorgeH27]

The drummers that have just that one little dot (of the coating missing) on their snare actually really impress me. The fact that they hit basically the same exact spot all the time shows how well they know their kit.

[@batako0o]

I have been waiting for this! thanks Drumeo... im going to make some pop corns :P

[@ememekpo3066]

This is what i call real drumming! Weldone....

[@landerpridgen9512]

Matt makes everything he plays look so easy! He clearly knows what he's doing.

Guys, you're makinhg history, both of you Jared and Matt. This video is a moment unique that will last in our memories till the end of our days. Thank you some much for sharing this.

[@Abysym]

I'm a guitarist, but when I saw animals as leaders live I couldn't take my eyes off Matt. Insane.

[@stickwithit]

Love your drumming Matt! Thanks for the awesome lesson and thanks to Drumeo for making this public!

[@kittenassassin]

Matt Garstka has been one of my biggest influences through the past couple months by taking my drumming to the "next level". You gotta love this guy, he is in the top 5 drummers of all time.

[@emmyemmanuel3583]

seeing this again after some years and now gaining better and clearer understanding of this lesson makes it one of my favorite in this channel.

[@HiDefHDMusic]

"Students that focus on playing fast are getting better at playing it wrong" That's actually super funny.

[@hydrogencarbonate7944]

this guy would be a sick music teacher he cracks me up

[@666nevermore]

i just can't hear him 'be quiet and play drum... I can't really listen to your voice '

[@southpawgrandma4522]

I do so much of what he has said: slow down, repetition, know note values, and plan what you are going to do for practice sessions. I keep a notebook of what I do, BPM for different parts, etc. My practice is two hours max a day (one in AM, one in PM).

[@dan0nada754]

hes so fucking goooooood. can't believe ive not seen this one. more than one hour of garstka to watch RIGHT NOW? yeeeeeeeeees

[@deyf1611]

12:17 So he's actually human? But seriously, loved all the humor and the topic in general. And also big thanks for sharing your drumming to the Drumeo-community, Matt!

[@deyf1611]

Sorry, meant 1:12:17

[@leedsdrumacademy]

deyf is he though? Cos that save was unbelievable...

[@sexypoulpe]

WHAT IS THIS SORCERY even when he drops the stick at 1:12:18 it lands perfectly in time on the cymbal... WHAT ARE YOU MATT ?

[@cabelinho97]

+sexypoulpe kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk yeah !

[@GraciaClara]

Ultra precise drumming. He’s truly god of drum

[@Music2myearholes]

Matt's sense of time and dynamic is one of the best.

[@mystuffandthings]

Thank you so much Drumeo and Matt, you guys are awesome!

[@22222Sandman22222]

Man I love Matt's quirky talking style

[@pablogaray7618]

Jared: "...So, Woven Web, what's that?" Matt: "Tukutu ken-gan, Kutukutu ku-tukutuku-tuku ken-gan, kutuku sak-tak-tuk-tak kutukuta..." ROFL! Great lesson! Thank you. :D

[@andydelga]

Pablo Garay jakajajjakajaja

[@valentinolupo4532]

Could you... play it on the drum set? Hahaha

[@taunokekkonen5733]

That's close to konnakol, which really helps break down a complex rhythm. Look it up!

[@aligndesigntile]

11:00 we get into gatta, chi gatta, doo gatta

[@Alex-ms1tt]

I remember the first time I heard Matt's voice, I didn't expect that it be so high pitched

[@iQuincyboy]

I totally loved how Matt clicked his tongue in 7/4 right after being asked about favourite concept :D I also "sang along" with him mimicking "dat riff" from Woven Web. Cheers, Matt and Jared! You're both killin' it!

[@KrillSmith]

"Yo Matt!" "Yeah?" "Where do you want this cymbal?" "Is it shiny?" "No." "Put it on the right." "Ok."

[@shannonmccarthy7094]

hahaha well spotted!

[@alexcela2895]

What Matt is saying at like 18:30 about being conscious.. that shit was deep, bro.

[@JerryTravis]

I'm so glad you guys got Matt in here. He's easily one of my favorite drummers.

[@mamcmg]

This guy is like a nerd in music... Great stuff!

[@TroyDawdy]

Duuude been waiting for this guy for ages. Thanks Drumeo! :D

[@ND-iz6dd]

28:40 32:43 42:36 XD 53:23

[@therealcouch94]

The coordination that this man has will never cease to bewilder me.

[@juancarloscazares1044]

This is just awesome! One of my favorite modern drummers, his style is pretty unique.

[@rockdahaus]

Great lesson! And now... bring Danny Carey or Gavin Harrison! ;-)

[@Hyperiontje]

rockdahaus yes!!!!

[@TheBandFake]

rockdahaus Good luck getting Danny. He's probably somewhere trying to reach 46&2.

[@citylights2765]

They did bring Gavin! ^_^

[@TheBrickCraftsman]

That precision mark on his snare. God damn.

[@davidgreene5507]

This dude is a beast! Thanks for having him on the show!

[@stevejordan1354]

My playing has improved drastically since studying Matt's techniques, warmups, stickings, phrasing etc. Great method to break a creative slump.

[@jesseshepard2324]

'i still gotta work on it' wtf he metric modulated the shit out of 7/4 at 220 bpm and he's still not satisfied 😂 fml

[@thesleepytime]

Matt garstka's metaphors are like smooth gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes

[@jeff-9608]

There slick as cat shit on a linoleum floor.

[@jaroddaniel1780]

Incredible drummer both live and in studio. Had the pleasure of seeing him perform at Bonnaroo as well as the House of Blues in Cleveland with Animals as Leaders, absolutely killed it.

[@3in1allinme]

So great. I love how much he loves to teach!

[@Granolie]

This comment section: 2% talking about the actual video and discussing the player. 98% "INVITE -insert drummer- LOL OMG PLZ"

[@Charlyfromthenuclearcity]

but they shoud bring danny carey srsly !!!!!!!!!!!!! As much as I love Animals As Leaders, I'm not a fan of Matt Gartska at all, neither for his sound and his groove. But what a beast ! Technically this is mind blowing.

[@cheezruff]

Yes true- Matt is a gold mine of depth and every one is ignoring this opportunity and talking about other drummers. SMH

[@FrVallC59]

lol, that voice! i wasn't expecting that. Great lesson matt, love ur drumming

[@undergroundblu]

Loved this. Thank you both for taking the time to share it for everyone. Peace!

[@jaredstancombe6724]

I met Matt after the AAL show in Indianapolis last year. I just came back from a year living in India, and I was still in reverse culture shock, but I drove 2 hours to Indianapolis to watch them play. I discovered AAL shortly before I moved abroad 2 years before, and it was all I listened to abroad. It turns out that they had a trip to Mysore in India a few months before. Matt struck me as an incredibly competent, self-aware, and humble guy who is in love with what he does.

[@TheNuncFluens]

That flying stick in the final song hit the crash on time lol.

[@danielmezadrums]

I wish he said "mental math" one more time at 28:40

[@antoinepaine8097]

Daniel Meza 😂😂😂

[@GorcStew]

loooool

[@Sam-dm8vh]

hahaaa

[@a.i.override8914]

I'm a little late in the game finding out about Matt. I knew he was something special after seeing about thirty seconds of him playing with animals as leaders. The more I see, the more impressed I am. Aside from all technical aspects of his playing, this guy has flow for days. Syncopated and smooth. He's one of my favorites already.

[@nayhey8409]

Thank you so much for inviting matt garstka to your show! He's a great musician and my favorite drummer! If no one else wants that signed magazine I'd love to have it haha.

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

Now we need one of these with Alex Rudinger

[@jacobwright4653]

João Ferreira yes!!!!

[@hedhuntervizo6749]

Yup

[@Commissar]

Invite Travis Orbin to do a lesson, please.

[@blakewarrens3925]

YES

[@CartoonTheory]

good idea...

[@hedhuntervizo6749]

Agreed

[@ZeroCartin]

I loved this video. His insights on how to tackle problems is awesome. Thanks for this!!!

[@felixkcl]

This lesson is so helpful! Thanks for making this happen. Looking forward to more lessons.

[@sidaque8374]

Can you guys please do a lesson with "anup sastry" asdrummer2008 I really want it to happen!! He's a kickass drummer! :) cheers!

[@peschernuy]

Gojira drumer!!! Pleeeeeeeeeees))) Thank for this monster too)

[@miikaroysko9591]

yeah Mario would be great :D

[@theblindspot985]

one of my favorite drummers :)

[@btownshreds1]

120% backed. But I bet drumeo won't because he's so underrated, not as flashy and he lives in France. Mario is one of my favorite drummers ever.

[@miikaroysko9591]

I love playing gojiras drums but it's hard to understand how he plays all that stuff so a lesson from him would be a lifesaver

[@btownshreds1]

@carana R I can teach you easily. Free. Email me [e-mail]

[@eugeniovasquez3780]

drumming is universal like all of our heart pulses. i love you , people who keep drumeo alive! after watching these you tube videos all i want to do is bring my drum kit to the empty parking lot and play to the landscapes in front of me..... :)

[@CrisRYMER]

I'm a guitarist and both my drummer and I enjoyed this lesson and learnt so much from it, thank you guys!

[@thequadreneffect1035]

"Learn to read!!, Do it.... " -Matt Garstka 2015

[@yunusproch3169]

You should play a drinking game: Everytime Matt says "you know", everyone has to drink lol :D

[@JavierScheuermannMusic]

Man, I love drumeo. Ive seen these guys grow. And Matt is a monster!!

[@glacier2win]

I'm incredibly stoked that you guys uploaded this to KZbin! Now back to practicing.

[@JoeNocella]

Sonny Emory's lesson was one of the best.

[@GermanSnipe14]

Easy there, Kanye.

[@arguy2021]

GermanSnipe14 ^^^ you win the internet...

[@camdrake3773]

not only is he phenomenal drummer, he makes the best drum faces :P

[@tomrobb821]

Great lesson. The labelling issue Matt talks about around the 15 minute mark for rudiments and stickings in 3, 5, and 7 has sort of been addressed by Gary Chaffee in his Rhythm and Meter series. The A group stickings are a single followed by any number of doubles, so 3a is RLL or LRR, 5a is RLLRR or LRRLL. The C group is three singles followed by any number of doubles, so 3c is RLR or LRL, 5c is RLRLL or LRLRR, 7c is RLRLLRR or LRLRRLL. Using this method you can make up usable stickings for any number. Really good book series.

[@jalen2467]

I've been spending forever learning the breakout moment in Mind = Spun. Matt Garstka is insanely good and there's so much to learn from him

[@harryplaysdrums]

Mike Johnston and JP Bouvet for Drumeo.

[@philiplegaspi4914]

Matt seems like the kind of guy you'd want to get high then play drums with. Awesome as fuck

[@RubenRamirezDrums]

I found so inspiring his talks about left hand and ghost notes, great lesson Matt! Thank you so much!

[@tomverstappendrums3423]

I find this one of his best playthroughs. Its just so tasteful and on point

[@Gamebred-Nightmare]

How many times did Matt say "You know?" Lol. Superb lesson btw!

[@stavrosmeggos8972]

And cats too! Cats, cats, cats! Haha

[@JoniAsag]

I was kinda upset when I heard that Navene is out of AAL and Matt is gonna fill his place. Saw him live and still was not sure if he was the right choice for this (despite guys like troy wright), but this video just blew every thoughts away. All hail Garstka, jesus christ. This guy is nuts! Gave me a complete new view on my drumming, practice and music understanding. Even I know you will/can't comment on my text, I wish you the very best mate. Keep it up Matt, you're the best. Makes me wanna go to Berklee really hard.

[@Yojimbo711]

Extremely dedicated guy, no wonder he's an amazing drummer, thanks for the video guys!!

[@jiyuzanandrewrockwell2676]

There are many videos out there of Matt playing. I found this to be a great insight into Matt's mind and a lot of helpful ideas to become a better drummer. Thanks for doing this!

[@joromark]

somebody's been listening to early Meshuggah You guys should do one with Tomas Haake

[@petercino8334]

You guys need to get hannes grossmann (ex-obscura)

[@normst.hilare5173]

I Love Matt Garstka's playing! Go Matt!

[@spacegaiden]

Thank you SO much for doing what you do...Matt but also Jared man been following you for a really long time and I have learned so much through you. Awesome stuff!!