I Tried to Learn How to Play the Drums in 30 Days

This month I try to learn how to play the drums in just 30 days.🥁 Subscribe for more skill learning videos!
►Total amount of time spent this month’s challenge: 35 hours
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❗ If you have good eyes, you'll notice I had to re-record the ending audio and overlay it. It IS me playing, but courtesy of thin studio walls = bad audio, I don't own any of those fancy mics, and I'm working on a shoestring budget here, please forgive me trying to save money!
More info about the final take. Warning it's a bit of an essay: docs.google.com/document/d/1q... Hopefully my final performance mistakes can be forgiven.
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Big thank you to all the coaching help I got over the month! Go check out these sites if you'd like to start your own drumming challenge:
►Drumeo Method: www.drumeo.com/
►Carlos’ website: CarlosPlazaDrums.com
Drumming For All: Just DrummingForAll.com
Carlos is giving out 2 free lessons if you add “Kize” into the message box :)
Drum Kit Used: amzn.to/3cZjlAO
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KIZE'S OTHER LEARNING VIDEOS:
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BEHIND THE SCENES
I’ve always been an obsessive learner. I enjoy the process of deconstructing a skill and figuring out what would be the best way to learn that particular skill very quickly. On this channel I document those challenges.
You can see my final drum performance towards the end of this video, but my favorite part of the whole challenge were actually the days I was practicing the drums. Don’t get me wrong, hitting my intended goal on Day 30 felt exhilarating, but I also believe that there’s an inherent thrill and value in taking the time to pursue a hobby, and working towards incremental improvements on a daily basis.
I hope this video sparks two thoughts:
1) Becoming good at a new skill isn’t as hard as most people think. When was the last time you spent a focused full hour per day (or even just 30 minutes) practicing something for 30 days? I believe most people would be surprised at what they accomplish.
2) We live in a world full of specialists and immediate gratification - if a task is not visibly applicable to one’s job or is tied to a direct monetary value, we often don’t pursue it. However, I'd like to make a case for the the love for learning and the pursuit of improvement itself. I hope this video inspires at least one person to take on their own learning challenge.
What have you always wanted to learn? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment sections below!
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The original song of "Runaway Baby" is in the final performance, as the backing track to the cover.
"Runaway Baby" as originally performed by Bruno Mars
Written By: Bruno Mars
Published By: Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. & WEA International Inc.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. My drum covers are uploaded for educational purposes for my subscribers.
#howtoplaydrums #drums #kizebae

[@KizeBae]

Thank you all so much for the +2M views! 😊 Y’all rock. I went back and forth on this, and it was noted in the description box, but I probably should’ve clarified through a comment earlier. More info about the circumstances of the final take is in the description box. TLDR it had to be re-recorded and the song’s backtrack is present in the final clip. On another note - to the fellow new drummers - don’t be discouraged if you don’t see results quickly. I sure hope you’re not discouraged by my accelerated progression. This was by far one of my best challenges, and I think I came in with some necessary subskills already. The world of drumming is amazing and the people in the community are awesome. From my personal experience, they’re quick to help you from day 1. I do no not make a single cent from this video, and I’ve chosen to leave it up. For what it’s worth, I hope all can forgive any of my performance mistakes, and appreciate the effort I put into this month. Hopefully this video ignites a spark in old drummers, and new drummers alike. Keep rocking🥁🙏

[@lukesky5706]

Lol your performance is solid, only some minor mistakes and differences. Thank you for clarifying again, but I really don't think you need to apologize. Keep your head up, and don't let the negative comments bring you down. This video has most likely done 100x more good than harm, and anyone who thinks otherwise could potentially be insecure of their own craft and skill levels. Your other videos are living proof of the effort and sincereness you take into every skill you take on. Thank you for a wonderful video Kize, and looking forward to what you accomplish next.

[@user-fu1uo4fe6f]

My daughter started playing the drums because of you, and she's over half a year in. First time she's stuck with anything for this long. She also has shared your video with her friends and they all want to start a band now. Very inspiring.

[@user-rl9yl2tr4n]

Can we hear a version of what it would sound like with just your drums minus the background music drums dubbed in?

[@user-ns2vx7mj8j]

A WOW!! 💯 Thank you so so much for this💓.. I'm trying to get some motivation and found this video. My thoughts says "I can't do this.. it's too hard" but I'll do my very best to be the best because of what you did😊. I believe that if you got to do it then anyone can

[@zepholiva3745]

Your good for 30 Days but when my dad is sleeping 🛌 I can’t play the drums that is the downside now read this comment but make everything opposite

[@cleomeplant18]

That fact that she learned to played the drums in only 30 days makes me more determined to learn the drums myself.

[@21dxminic13]

Do it drumming is rly fun (there will be some times when u wanna quit like when u try to learn a hard song for a while and still cant get it) and it’s rly not hard to learn

[@Hank_The_Tank169]

Honestly, learn how YOU want to learn. It doesn’t always come to you right away, I was a fast learner taking lessons but because of Covid I couldn’t, since then I’ve been learning by playing what I wanted to play and I am still learning things, there is no drummer that knows everything about drumming. Keep going!

[@mrsalty614]

Do it, they are so much fun to learn! It has moments where you’ll feel stuck but once you work threw the problem it a sense of euphoria I have yet to find anywhere else. You truly feel a beat and can’t help but smile the whole time! Iv been playing for 6 years and still have an unbeatable grin every time I play

[@Assyafami]

i literally love all the replies. i was so anxious about starting while i’m already seventeen plus my parents keep telling me i should just give it up cause i’m too old to start playing an instrument anyways. thanks y’all really encouraged me😭

[@mrsalty614]

@@Assyafami nobody’s to old to learn a new instrument, it only takes time and passion for the skill You won’t regret learning, even if it’s just for fun it’s always fun having a talent that you can show people kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjOdKake7eorck

[@brehoffm]

I’ll give her credit for learning the song. She’s definitely going through the motions and knows the notes, BUT…there are many giveaways that show the drums we are hearing are not her playing (cymbal chokes, bass doubles, accents). The drums she’s playing (the acoustic kit) don’t even have mics to record. Either way I’d like to hear the raw audio of her playing the song to hear the actual 30 day progress.

[@alitangiraukokiriandersong6952]

She could’ve recorded on her electric kit then played on the acoustic kit for the final performance

[@seanmerritt3248]

i noticed that too. she was also hitting the ride towards the edge which would’ve had a crash build up sort of sound and some of the sixteenth notes were a little out of sync but still was cool to see someone have motivation to do something and go through with it

[@267cal]

@@seanmerritt3248 true

[@simsimmabeatzssb1587]

I thought i was tripping. Especially on the ride. She was sounding like calvin rodgers.

[@xentoro7861]

bump

[@blueemberproductions]

As a seasoned drummer and *attempted* drum instructor, this is mind-blowing to see how fluid you got after only 30 days! I tried teaching a simple rock beat to a couple students and it took much longer than this to develop the natural and relaxed playing style that you accomplished here. Very inspiring to all beginners I am sure!

[@Samuelon552]

You should quit if you can’t tell this is fake

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

@@Samuelon552 totally agree

[@spiderinmybathtub7096]

Quite the opposite from inspiring tbh xd

[@blairrayner240]

@@Samuelon552 agree

[@harryxiro]

@@Samuelon552 I noticed I could hear the cymbals muting but I couldn't see her muting the cymbals. Also her hi-hat and ride cymbal sounded too consistent when you see how her hands are moving. I don't know why she didn't just show us her legitimate take because it looked like she could play the song. I'm just really confused as to why she swapped the audio in post for a take performed by someone else who's better at drums, that defeats the whole purpose of the video.

[@jontheuncommon]

As a drummer, I was so genuinely happy for you when you figured out the kick/bass drum technique! I'm writing this at the 8:04 mark and I'm so excited for the remaining few minutes after this point! UPDATE: I just finished the video. Good job! That smile you had at around 10:28-29 really shows that you're enjoying! Love it! I hope you're still drumming.

[@thebuck2708]

Wait till a little after nine minutes and watch the symbol crash, tells you it's fake.

[@zewaisnel6130]

Petition for kize to learn how to metal scream in 30 days and make a metal song

[@TheWeekndsFan]

Yes

[@behinddeadeyes]

let's gooo!

[@Ouinefim]

While she’s at it, throw in some Blast beats too.

[@rippywilliams2139]

Sing Roots Bloody Roots

[@pawelm.456]

would be so great

[@DrumeoOfficial]

You are amazing 👏

[@KizeBae]

Y'all rock 🙌

[@devilofficial9117]

Agreed !!

[@olivermarsden7560]

The last clips fake watch it again

[@raymondchow2828]

@@olivermarsden7560 can u explain? sorry i don't see what you mean... do you mean where they skip around at the ending of the song?

[@jayscott4642]

@@raymondchow2828 there’s no mics for the drums but the drums r studio quality. it doesn’t mean she can’t play it bc by the looks of it she’s hitting the drums it’s just they’ve dubbed it over with samples probably because the original audio sucked

[@Stphnjlresp]

The fact that she got used to probably playing in metronome, getting her own groove and natural rhythm. That’s impressive. I hope she continues to play the drums

[@candyflossz099]

Seeing your random smiles in the middle of your performance on day 30 I can tell you achieved the major tip Carlos taught you - that you’re genuinely enjoying it and having fun and mesmerised by the sounds and drums This is giving me so much comfort and motivation to start picking up drums thank you!! This is such an inspiring video

[@Sydneyknifesharpening]

The joy you expressing is contagious😊 Very interested to learn how to drum. But worry about how loud it can get kind of turn me down.

[@Meccarox]

@@Sydneyknifesharpening Electronic drum kits are great since they're quiet.

[@derlonzo6934]

I'm a drummer myself (but i wouldn't say i'm a pro, but still pretty good) and i'm sooo impressed of this. You just learned all this stuff i learned in probably a half year in 30 days. One tip i can give you is to relax your arms. Try to put them down to your body instead of lifting them up like you have to carry heavy bags on your arms. It will make it a lot easier to play complicated things and just feels more comfortable. Alsotry to get the stick movement out of your wrist and try to hold your arms still if you don't have to play loud. It will also make it easier to play complicated things and just feels better while playing. But well done!

[@Samuelon552]

Bruh you’re a drummer and you couldn’t tell this was fake???

[@fenrir_dt]

@@Samuelon552 How can u tell this is fake

[@derlonzo6934]

@@Samuelon552 I know. But it's still at least a bit impressive.

[@Samuelon552]

@@fenrir_dt because if you actually play the drums it’s obvious she isn’t playing

[@Samuelon552]

@@derlonzo6934 no, it’s not impressive at all actually. Scamming her viewers just for likes.

[@reijiragey]

yo i'd like to hear the actual audio from what you played though

[@undercoverdrummermusicprod732]

same i knew i wasn’t the only one who noticed that

[@osvaldasbudriunas8720]

@@undercoverdrummermusicprod732 same it sucks fake the hand movement dose not sink with the audio

[@grachisol8236]

I knew something felt off.

[@javimetal1305]

@@undercoverdrummermusicprod732 the bass drum that she was playing was out of tempo compared to the one in the song

[@lucaleonreinhardt7406]

I liked that dampened cymbals on 9:07 ;)

[@luiss.2203]

I honestly cant believe that this is you playing in the ending. It just sounds too perfekt for only 30 days, I couldnt hear one note being off. If that's really you playing, this is the best compliment I can give you.

[@piojorojo182]

She is not. Look how she hits the ride and how the ride sounds. Also how she hits the snare. A snare hit like that would never produce that focused sound. And there’s an audio cymbal choke that never happened on camera.

[@nathanielgarcia1783]

30 days?! As a drummer, I know it is very hard to build a feel for drumming. I mean you already sound like an advanced drummer, hitting the fills, hitting the stops, waiting for the stops, and the groove in your body. Wow, just wow. Hope you continue to learn tho...😊

[@hovergaming3403]

It's really not that hard, I learned a song in just one night after watching a drum cover.

[@hovergaming3403]

I'm 13 btw.

[@georgebruh8325]

I learned dream theaters dance of eternity in 1 day, i just muted my own video and put mike portnoys playing on top, kinda like she's doing here

[@nogaabo8465]

@@hovergaming3403it’s different when you’re a kid

[@brianmcguire5175]

​@@hovergaming3403not wanting to troll you btw. You are 13? Who cares! Let's be honest, the market place of music that you should want to belong to is the one that enjoys your musicality and performances. Imagine yourself in thirty years time and someone shows you a talented drummer at 13 years of age with the statement"and he's only thirteen!". Would you not after all your time dedicated to your growth on your instrument not feel even a little that the criteria you wish to judge music by has nothing to do with the age of the performer even in the slightest. Imagine if I said were to celebrate your drumming and music now but always premise my commentary about you with a mentioning of your age? Won't you feel like I'm skimming over the fact that you are a musical talent and am using an external novelty factor as some kind of way to diminish your actual musical talents that transcend your age? When you are thirty will you look back and say, I was a brilliant 13 year old drummer and the next generation of 13 year olds are making my 30 year old self feel inadequate.,? I'm glad you are brilliant at such a young age. As a much older veteran, and I have no doubt you surpass my skills right now, I'm happy to advise you to transcend the age thing. When you are thirty like me you'll continue your passion and growth and no person or peer of your could ever show you a drummer much younger than will make you re examine your own abilities. Drop the age thing, miles Davis didn't play better in his youth and the public don't care about age when your music is great! You'll benefit from my advise. Own your drumming as your own voice and skill, your age of what makes you proud will make you quit when you are fifty because you began to think music is a Young's persons game. If that were true then explain away the rolling stones continued success today. Be your you g age now. Be older self years later. The constant should be your passion and knowledge growth. Please believe me on this

[@AlizeeDefan]

You did super well, but I think your piano background skills , gave you a jump start. Kudos to u !

[@sharikmarius]

Without question. She already understood 'musical timing', which is critical when playing drums.

[@Kamboozled]

The final performance is fake lol. That isn't the audio of what she is actually playing.

[@Drummimg]

@@Kamboozled correct

[@totallynotmatt7407]

@@Kamboozled read the description, the audio was rerecorded and overlayed over the previous footage

[@Kamboozled]

@@totallynotmatt7407 And you're delusional if you believed that bullshit lie. There are people who have been drumming for 5 years who couldn't play that song that tight. Let alone someone who before 30 days ago had never touched drum sticks in their life.

[@FiveStarHobo]

As someone whos been drumming for about 6 years now, while you have some stuff to work on (should you decide to keep drumming) this was still damn impressive for 30 days, way more progress than I made in my first 30 days. Keep working at it because there is a lot of potential here

[@georgebruh8325]

as someone whos been drumming for about 6 years now you should feel ashamed that you can't tell this is fake

[@FiveStarHobo]

@@georgebruh8325 I barely remember this video but I remember enough know that it didn't look fake

[@JoshPlayer]

@@georgebruh8325 Buddy, it ain’t fake. Wth?

[@bobbyjoe1984]

@@georgebruh8325 what do u mean by fake?

[@georgebruh8325]

​@@bobbyjoe1984​@bobbyjoe1984 the audio you are hearing is not her drumming,first of all the drumset isn't even miced, her hi hat technique is wacky, in the audio you can hear the hi hat pattern as 16ths notes but with the 8ths notes being accented, she isn't doing that, when she moves to the ride she is basically crashing it which produces a lot of shimmer and sustain sound but in the audio you hear clean precise ride playing, not to mention all the hits in audio she doesn't even play like the crash hit at 9:15, she is hitting the snare weakly with the tip of the stick on the edge, but you hear a full fat rimshot snare that is being hit in the center, you just can't get that sound on the drumset with that technique I'm sorry, she did say that the audio was pre recorded but i ain't buying it

[@divadance1202]

You're such an incredibly quick learner and so amazing at analyzing how to fix problems and shortcomings. I'm a piano and voice teacher and trouble shooting is part of my daily job and can see exactly how you're rationalizing the learning process! You have such good spatial and body awareness and implement corrections only after a few attempts. I've been binging your videos and be it martial arts, musical instruments or sports, you improve with such ease and speed. I'm so thoroughly amazed and impressed!! Very inspiring for anyone wanting to learn something new. You have a new fan! Please continue learning new things!

[@elescuadrondeldub7257]

YOUR DRUM SET NO HAVE MICROPHONOS, IS MAGIC

[@FlooferLand]

its just an electric set really looks like an acoustic one though

[@Captnkvin]

@@FlooferLandits Not

[@leloleet2271]

@@FlooferLand for an electric drum the cymbals are well made 🤥

[@tomjones2348]

Well done! My wife is now encouraged and inspired by your presentation. She's 52 and wants to learn to play drums. This was a great video to show her how to get focused and organized to achieve her goal.

[@elponchoman9900]

fake

[@hermanosmalditos]

@@elponchoman9900 what's fake?

[@annafranklin4981]

Hey Tom. tell your wife I'm 51 and this is inspiring me to get back to teaching myself drums from KZbin as well! Hope she's doing well. :-)

[@R0senK]

Tom, PLEASE show your wife Dorothea Taylor, I'm begging, this is life-changing experience

[@Sr.maicoo]

Why does the height matter? 😂

[@dylanstewart3973]

The point where she realized that adding rebound to the base was the only way you could do it I laughed. As a percussionist that is the first thing you should learn, rebound and how important it is in drumming. This is amazing btw not many people have that much dedication and talent to learn what you did quickly.

[@haydnadkins5007]

Same here, It's second nature now, but it made me think back to when I was a new drummer.

[@gabrielsansar6187]

the point when i realised your ego had to have u make fun with passive aggression and then pull it back to a compliment... oh how we laughed

[@danemorin3705]

Controlling rebound and being efficient at your movements

[@iheartfrisbee]

Giirrrllllll!!! That was INCREDIBLE! I'm almost in tears - I just started learning the drums and feel like such an awkward beginner, but your video inspired me to hang in there. Seeing the determination and all the practice pay off makes me feel like it'll happen for me too.

[@OneiArMani18]

You sound so amazing, congratulations on sticking it through and learning a new instrument!! I have a true love for drums and am dedicating time this year to learn how to play them!!! This video is so encouraging!!

[@mmgaming3812]

As a drum player, I happened to notice that after the end of the refrain, you are suppose to choke the crash symbol. It sounded like she did that, but she did not. I am sceptical this was real.

[@mehg8407]

I'm usually skeptical of these "learn skill in 30 days" thing, but this looks ok. I mean, the average drummer can learn this song in a few minutes. It's not like she is playing something hard here.

[@Nsquare_01]

Yeah I see that too

[@nelboyadventures4251]

True. I replayed and saw it. The truth might be after 30 days se can play a bit but this recording was dubbed by another drummer.

[@rossi8038]

She noted that there was an issue, in the description box :)

[@juweinert]

I'm fairly convinced it's sample replaced. Just listen how consistent ride and hi-hat sound and look how inconsistently she plays it. The snare hits are perfectly identical, no matter where she hit the head. I'm completely sure she actually played the piece, but we definitely don't get to hear it (not only in the end part). Me confused

[@joshuaclayton7478]

I hate how most people believe that she was the one actually playing the drums in the final part. it looks like you can play decently, but don't put the drums from the actual song as your own. I know most people in this comment section don't know how to play the drums so they can't really tell that the last part is synced. Here are some give aways: 9:07 she hit the symbol normally, but the sound was a choke, 9:13 she didn't actually hit the symbol, She dosent have any microphones for the drums. She can't play the drums exactaly to the song, so she just synced her drums to the drums in the song.

[@maijalematta8793]

Look at the video bio she addresses it

[@maijalematta8793]

@@joshuaclayton7478 yeah !

[@vicfirth1]

@@maijalematta8793 But like it doesn't make sense. Why not do the overdub correctly to match with what she played on video? If she really knows this song why did she play 8th notes in one version and quarter notes in another version. Why did she not make the choked crash cymbal match with her video performance? Why didn't she film herself for the overdub? It can be real easy to program a drumbeat off camera, and just say oh that was me playing. She filmed herself playing on the elctronic kit for the entire video but for some reason decided to not film herself for that last part? Kinda sus to me.

[@omerta3854]

I'm a professional heavy Metal drummer here... And yep, im dissapointed that she faked it... First thing that labeled this as fake.. No mics, thanks for bringing this up man. 👍

[@vicfirth1]

@Musical Spiderman Because her reason doesn't make sense. If she is working on a shoestring budget, why did she spend the extra time and money to film herself playing on a real set and then dub it with an electronic set. Also having thin studio walls doesn't necessarily mean bad audio, not using mics will make you have bad audio.

[@TheDarianpgray]

I have been playing drums for almost half a century and teaching for half that and I am stoopid impressed by your dedication and progress. And I can totally see you enjoying it! I love this!!!!! I am now a fan!

[@elvancor]

There's something extremely sus about the final performance, though. No microphones visible, killer sound, groove and consistency on a professional level, hihat and ride sounded much more delicately and dynamically played than what it looked like. What's going on there?

[@driesblondiau3228]

Being a Drumeo member I was lucky to be able to follow a bit of your progress and I was really curious about the final result. I'm blown away by what you did. What I like in this video is that you show your progress, your struggles and that you give credits to the people that helped you out. But what I like even more is that you promoted the foundation "Drumming For all" that gives people with less financial room the possibility to continue their journey. In my opinion that gives your experiment a way bigger value than what it brings for you as a person. RESPECT!

[@KizeBae]

Saw you on facebook but thank you again Dries! I have to say it is Carlos' program that he started, but I do agree. Everyone should have the chance to play the drums!!

[@heiker.9167]

Wow

[@ed1tz468]

@@KizeBae hello can i get the actual sound of you playing not some bs edited shit

[@breadspit3805]

@@KizeBae ok, my challenge to you is to play like Yingwie Malmsteen in 1 year...

[@emily_v]

@@breadspit3805 that would be cool I'd like to see it

[@barrybazmorris]

I just took up the drums (at nearly 64). I'm watching this video regularly to see what's possible with dedication. Grat job, Kize!

[@nelsonm.molina4441]

Ill will try also at 55

[@Jonathan-gg3rj]

This videos fake my man, hate to break it to u

[@Jonathan-gg3rj]

But still practice and you’ll become a beast!

[@reezlaw]

@@Jonathan-gg3rj only partially fake I think, of course the audio is either heavily edited or played by someone else entirely but you can see that she's kinda doing it, which if she really started from scratch and took 30 days is quite impressive

[@johnlopez4245]

​@@Jonathan-gg3rj the crash at 9:15 was heard but not hit... man i really thought, but maybe she did, we don't know really

[@dizyvase]

The way i'm discovering this channel now and 3 years later she hasn't stopped is crazy honestly we love the dedication

[@tizzletoysoldier8660]

I've played drums on and off for years. I have rythem but I struggle so much technical stuff as well as fills and flams. Watching this really has inspired me to try and actually LEARN the drums instead of just playing them. Thanks for all your awesome work!

[@royalkobra5976]

You should try and join a band or something, if you already can play the drums well then you will learn much more playing with other musicians

[@drumcoach1234]

Let me know if you need any help. 🥁🥁🥁

[@Allan-hw2tu]

C est une video « fake »ouvrez les yeux!!

[@RagnarRipper]

Way to go! Been drumming for almost 30 years and this is not the first song I'd tell people to learn. However.... why aren't we hearing your actual drumming in the end? or... if we are, why is there another track overlaid that is MUCH louder than your drumming? You clearly know the song well enough (a few cymbal hits missing here and there, that were in the audio?) so... I say be proud of what you learned to do within 30 days instead of hiding it.

[@Phillip_Patten]

I know right it is very disapointing of her

[@yoda5436]

to do it in less takes i'm assuming, her hits look a little weird so her dynamics may just not be up to cuff thought to say

[@TheDeceased666]

Sounds like the audio feed is not this playthrough. It sounds like her electric kit. That and there are no mics on the kit at the end ;) But yeah, waaaaay easier to record and overlay for the video than a full drum mix.

[@melymantsenda9470]

She talked about it the the box thing

[@TommyBravo]

This whole thing really doesn't sit well with me. I have been drumming a lot of years and one thing that could never be developed in 30 days is the pocket, tightness and dynamics/feel that we hear in this recoding. Now she may have recorded with her electric kit with samples but over all it's just to polished to be presented as authentic. Even visually her technique is not at a level that would allow for what we hear. I say all this not to trash her but to point out that once again we have an idea that someone can just go out and be great. How many kids or even adults look at this and think they can go and do the same thing only to be disappointed and left feeling worthless. I guess what I am saying is, show us the mistakes and/or changes that needed to be made, with the kick for instance. Given your 30day window you clearly learned a lot and did a great job working with what you had. just be real!

[@maddiekelly4122]

I want to be as cool as you when I grow up 😩

[@mrfreezer0079]

Its fake you know

[@animeedits4516]

@@mrfreezer0079 what’s fake?

[@mrfreezer0079]

@@animeedits4516 the video. You can see how its dubbed over at the end

[@animeedits4516]

@@mrfreezer0079 oh yeah

[@ZoltanvamosOfficial]

@Yep Sauce thats the best insult you got? Ok, note the most obvious give away that this audio isn't what she's playing. The cymbals have mutes, she didn't do them. I've been playing drums for 6 years.

[@JohnBrown-ct7mg]

I started playing the drums when I was 12 and only played for a year. I then didn't play for 10 years, until I watched this video. I'd always had the desire to pick it up again but never "got around to it". This video was what got me started again! I'm now two months into playing the drums again, and I am LOVING IT! Can't thank you enough for giving me the last push I needed to start again, and for making it seem achievable :))

[@meganmcclellon4494]

As a drummer you did amazing! Learning this in only 30 days take major patience! The fact you figured out the bass issue and corrected it. Most don’t think outside the box when it comes to small things like that. Keep it going! You’ll be a pro in no time!

[@dylanrichards2121]

love the way she used a Jedi mind trick to choke the cymbal at 9:07 without touching it :)

[@aFattyRatty]

Love the way you dont read the description :)

[@aleixbautista6491]

cool way to say that this recording is totally fixed by the studio, since the hits and the sound doesn't match through the whole song. Also the sound produced by the technique used is imposible to achieve in any case, it seems triggered. Anyway for 30 days it is a great job (for what its seen, not for what its heard)

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

@@aFattyRatty it's deceptive but you know that already. don't you?

[@j.r.oppenheimer]

Oof 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Trialnerror]

I love the triple bass kicks that you only hear the double of. You can see she's not able to control the spring back on those double hits and it's chattering at least one more time.

[@Saint_Ra-7]

As a drummer myself i need to say i'm impressed that you've amcomplished this in 30 days in which most of the people i teach take months to learn songs like this. it's nice to see someone with no experience in drums do learn it in 30 days and that makes me proud of you! keep up the good work :)

[@dwaynekharlcarino8994]

Lods its like she knows how ti play ay guest bec in the middle of the video she tells that she knows how to play the pianoso iys follow all i know it when you know to play other intruments you also other intruments thats whats i know bc i play guitar then i know i play drumz a little bit....

[@josephm1727]

If you were an actual drummer you would notice the flaws and realize how fake this video is. She has no mics, her acoustic drum set is set up way differently than the electric, there's a symbol hit that she did not dude but still played, and that right symbol sounded a little too crisp you can tell she was hitting that shit like crazy

[@austinbeckwith7803]

Yea keep up the good work but you fr need to work on your stick height bc there is no need to do full strokes with a pretty fast tempo like that

[@wownawow40]

that the power of audio and video editing

[@barerparsley3311]

@@austinbeckwith7803 right? That's exactly what I thought she was holding it so high it was annoying me plus her hands look to spread out

[@HomebrewMusic]

I am absolutely floored that you were able to get to that level in only 30 days. Now that you are officially a drummer, I hope you continue to enjoy that and make it a part of your life. I've been playing almost 50 years now and it continues to bring me great pleasure. Kudos.

[@tylersealey8092]

I want to start now and I’m 28. I’ve dabbled with music since I was like 14 and have a strong sense of rhythm and whatnot, but nervous I might be too far along in life to not be able to learn 😅💀

[@HomebrewMusic]

You are never too old to learn. My daughter, who is your age, started playing guitar in the last year and will be performing at a festival this weekend. I've known a number of people who picked up an instrument at an age older than you and have gone on to make great music. Playing music is just listening to music in reverse. If you have good musical taste, then you should be able to pick up the simple skills to get it out of an instrument.

[@SusannahPerri]

OMG, that was SO cool ! You rock, (literally!!) I’ve always wanted to play drums and you are so inspiring to dedicate yourself to accomplishing that in 30 days! Like you, I also have good rhythm and a little background in music, so I feel encouraged that if I devoted the time, I could maybe get close to actually drumming along with a song too, thank you! 😃❤️

[@tinkerdrums5958]

As someone who has been playing most of their life, I found it incredibly interesting to watch you teach yourself from scratch. A lot of the issues you encountered are ones that I've come up against countless times before, and it was very inspiring seeing you overcome them on your own!

[@gamier9742]

if youve been palying most of your life how could you not tell that she isnt even playing

[@tinkerdrums5958]

@@gamier9742 There are no microphones. Didn't think I'd need to point out the obvious. I enjoyed the video and it was cool to see her progression.

[@barerparsley3311]

@@tinkerdrums5958 on top of that in 9:13 there's a crash but she isn't hitting it lol, saddest thing is she doesn't look that bad I think she almost actually did it, would've been better to make it more then 30 days and actually nail it lol

[@barerparsley3311]

@@tinkerdrums5958 also another weird thing was she was playing the snare wayyyy too high and her hands looked not comfy at all to spread out which I think a teacher should point that out since it's literally 2 minutes but idk

[@tuddygu]

@@barerparsley3311 aand she's constantly hitting the hi-hat yet we cannot hear so many notes

[@chanxchaninstrumental9250]

I am leaving this comment here so that if someone like it, I get reminded of this masterpiece time and again....

[@TheCalvary416]

Here’s another reminder then👌😎

[@chanxchaninstrumental9250]

@@TheCalvary416 yeah ,👌

[@snowflakebuttonsworld9268]

Here ya go

[@3lr.rl336]

Here ya go

[@aromaz6401]

Reminder once again

[@billgrove]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I drummed in high school and learned the basics. But watching your face go from nervous to complete enjoyment at the end was such a joy to see! Hope you keep it up. Great aerobic exercise and stress relief!

[@stabletableandcrafts]

You rock Kize!!! I'm so inspired. I'm in my 60s and want to get started drumming too! What a cool challenge you created!

[@kenfreeman8888]

I love how you break things down into parts to work on each part, and I appreciate the extra information you give on amount of time spent learning, etc. The tips I get from your videos apply to a lot of other activities in addition to whatever you're working on this month.

[@bengonzalez5406]

Knowing how to play an instrument prior to learning a different instrument is very helpful. I learned drums first and it made learning guitar much easier, once I figured out the finger placements and muscle memory it became very easy

[@denverjohnson5640]

WHOOOOOO!!!! YOU KILLED IT!!!! ❤❤❤ I was afraid to try drumming thinking I'd never get the hang of it. You've really inspired me!

[@nbidnm]

I am a drummer and I was feeling a sense of pride as if I was watching my own daughter learn to play. Great job.

[@kavishmalviya4009]

When you start to smile while doing something that means you're enjoying it

[@onemerlin]

Seriously impressive. You're giving me not just a goal to shoot for, but a pattern of learning that actually seems achievable. Thanks for a great inspiration.

[@diviningoildesigns]

I love this so much. I’ve been a percussionist for over 20 years. I went back to the kit today as a matter of fact and this gives me a lot of confidence from being away from the kit for 10 years. Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@zKaizen8]

I'm 29 and I always wanted to learn how to play drums, and you inspired me more! Thank you!

[@Bawls-]

This was only 30 days? I think you have a natural knack for this then. Good job

[@barerparsley3311]

She faked it lol No mic but sound very crisp Crash cymbal sound where she didn't hit it

[@tunmoninathsaikia9732]

@@barerparsley3311 yup

[@ibssawega7182]

@@tunmoninathsaikia9732 Read the description

[@JustSomeDude1213]

@@barerparsley3311 Read the description

[@jamiemyers4696]

@@JustSomeDude1213 If she re did the audio why not the video, literally anyone could fake something and put a disclaimer saying its real

[@LaGGyXdm]

As someone brand new to drumming who bought a kit, Drumeo and want to do covers. This was awesome to see.

[@joetoocool]

I’m like you...I bought a kit, messed around, making slow progress. She gave me added inventive!

[@EricaGamet]

Same! Bought a kit last March... haven't played an instrument since I was a kid. Making slow progress... but I play almost every day and I'm having fun. I'm pretty much crap but the goal was to learn to read drum music and have fun drumming. I have drum sticks tucked away all over the house and drum pads too.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@EricaGamet I have them in my car for traffic stops, lol.

[@cazbot2914]

This made me smile so much - as someone who’s just started drumming it gives me hope that I won’t always be as awkward as I currently am 😅 I hope you continue to drum!

[@tamiaj851]

Just come across this channel and I am in awe!!! WOW the skill level is mind blowing after only 30 days. Congrats on the achievement, truly inspiring 👏🏾

[@AlessioRLoreti]

I was left speechless watching your skills on day 30. Simply wow! Not only did you kick a$$ performing the song, but you looked so happy doing it too! This video totally made my day.

[@gamier9742]

the audio in the performance that you are hearing isnt her

[@lucasfc4587]

Read the description. I’m not saying it is her, but she seems sympathetic, so I believe her

[@johnranford3741]

@@lucasfc4587 sadly there is no way it is her.

[@g-9175]

She straight up speedruned this

[@spinjitzustudios780]

@tomaye _It is weird that in 30 days she learned this already whilst even tho drumming everyday this would taken like at least half a year

[@ZoltanvamosOfficial]

@@spinjitzustudios780 not to mention the missed muted cymbals she didn't do.

[@scotttownley-jones4082]

The crash had two different sounds, plus her hand speed on the ride didn't match up with the audio..

[@bigmax5780]

Its dubbed lol

[@KayF25]

Seeing her smile at the end, while she’s playing the song makes me happy for her you can tell she’s enjoying her accomplishment❤️ I’m happy for her, and only in 30 days? That’s impressive

[@brianl25]

I noticed that at around 9:07, the sound of the crash suddenly stops, but she do not grab the plate and when she hits it again produces a completely different sound. This happens twice during the song. just saying.

[@Chueh0305]

I'm the drummer and I suspect that wasn't her playing at all.

[@failuretothink]

I've been a self taught drummer for over 20 years, it's been quite a while since I've played with any groups, but I've tried practicing via drum pad and finally got an electric kit earlier this year. But watching this video got me to join drumeo, because I'm definitely not a beginner but I've never felt like an expert, I primarily just played by ear. Excellent video, thank you 👍

[@r3v1b33]

Omg, the progress you made in your first few days made my eyes go wise open and you've really inspired me to Jam out again, cause nothing beats that feeling when you're jamming out and able to hit every dang note, good job, that was sick👊👍🙌🙌

[@justmedotcom]

Great job! Loved this video. I've been playing for almost 50 years and I wish we had youtube when I was a kid just learning how to play. Drumeo is fantastic! I use it a lot. The one thing about being a musician is that you never stop learning. Keep up the good work!

[@merrold4233]

Amazing how you can do that so quickly! I drum a bit and I watched your arms start to flow, its truly a great job. Also an amazing feat for humans in general on if we focus on things, we can learn it!

[@BossJakeTV]

Just WOW! You're an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your 30-day journey in learning drums. I'd love to try this for sure! Much love from the Philippines!

[@moomoo_619]

I absolutely love your channel! KZbin recommended me one of your videos and now I have caught up binge watching lol. Thanks for inspiring us to try new hobbies we might not have thought we could do. Subscribing and can’t wait to see what you learn next!

[@StyxByrd]

I am currently 2 months into my journey in learning how to play the drums. Seeing your progress in such a little amount of time is giving me motivation to put my full focus on my goal.

[@dinobebo]

That was really good! You can now apply a ton of that knowledge and muscle memory to other songs now and have a much easier time learning new stuff! Great stuff!

[@rmk918]

Absolutely amazing, Kize. Great job! You are proof that it is very possible to learn to play the drums in a quick time span if there is determination. Stunning. Keep up the drumming!

[@Kamboozled]

It's fake brother...

[@alexlopez5179]

You earned a sub this is some high quality content, and these are some very good methods to study and learn something, I'll take with me into my next hobby or project. Mad respect and can't wait to see what's next

[@annamarjanovic2142]

ahhh you did amazing! why did I feel a tad emotional at the end haha - I'm looking to start the drums, this video really inspired me!

[@MR-vg7yn]

Just like all the other drummers in the comments, I have to say: Really impressive and it's clear you're doing an amazing job with this, especially for just 30 days. But: I would have much preferred to hear the audio from your own playing at the end, even if it wasn't as smooth as the audio we got.

[@oj214]

Did she cheat on the whole song or just some parts?

[@MR-vg7yn]

@@oj214I don't know if I'd call it cheating, but the audio from the last take has nothing to do with the video you're seeing. The accentuation on the hi-hat in the beat doesn't match her hand movements, crash hits are misaligned etc. In the video description she says she re-recorded the last take with her e-kit because the audio from the session on the Gretsch kit was bad, but kept the video footage because it looked good. I honestly would have preferred bad audio or less pretty footage.

[@eris2202]

I love how inspiring your videos are! Your drawing video actually encouraged me to start after years of wanting to learn and I bought a copy of the book you recommended. I’ve also always wanted to learn an instrument, so maybe I’ll try following a similar method as yours. You put so much work into your videos and they come out so well! Thanks for making such great content!

[@KizeBae]

Thanks for the kind words Mech Q, that’s awesome! Good luck and lmk how it goes!!

[@chialeendrums]

As a drummer myself, I am impressed that she learned in 30 days. When I was learning the drums, I was 6 years old and I never had a teacher and basically taught myself everything 😂 Edit: I’m currently 15 years old :)

[@enzoandrada6506]

Same bro l. I'm a self taught drummer too. I don't even know how to read sheet 🤣

[@nikahmadi7992]

I’ve been drumming for 4 years I noticed that there’s no audio coming from her drums in the video but she is still playing the song

[@nikahmadi7992]

Or there is but I’m too stupid to tell

[@sageyt4808]

Yoo! I started when i was 5 and 1/2 ish and there is no way she played that. At 9:13 there was crash hit but she did not hit it. She could not play that well in 30 days, i think its either fake or heavily edited.

[@aymanjohan8211]

@@sageyt4808 right actually!!!...

[@FraPzsz]

Just discovered this channel and your 30 days challenge playlist. Great stuff ! Very inspiritional. Wanted to try out the drum myself after the guitar. Well I guess I'll do that now :)

[@jerurenteria325]

Wow! You did amazing! That looked impossible, but you put in the hard work that month and it worked! I loved that you taught the system you put in place for your routine

[@bvintage1104]

Thanks for sharing your experience and your tips! I just got a drum set on Thursday, Dec 9 and these will help me so much.

[@12thMandalorian]

As someone who just started up the E-Drums, i needed this to inspire me! Thank you

[@Austrian_kev26]

It's really amazing how quickly you learned it. I'm trying it with drums right now, let's see if I can do it as well after 30 days, keep it up and greetings from Austria :D

[@booperdooper0525]

cried watching your final cover.. you're genuinely living my dream rn!! i want to learn the drums SOOO bad!!!

[@noabenyair8172]

I'm a drummer for about 7 years now and I gotta say it was so fun watching you do this in sach short time and also you play really good

[@pLayC]

lol you got 7 years and still cant see or hear, its dubbed over and faked, you can tell by the cymbal choke sound but no cymbal was choked in the video, or the sizzle sound of the hat thats opened way to high to get the sound, or even the cymbal hit sound that was not video, i also read the description and i dont by it.. based on me playing for i dont even know how many years close to 20 i think? the high hat wide open sound and the sloppy arms giving off the dynamics of the cymbal and high hat its just so faked, also i know this was a promo for drumeo, not saying that you cant get good in 30 days cause i was able to play this good after a couple days, but ia lso have a talent for it and other musical background stuff

[@tomrobertson6689]

I’m a drummer and have been for several years and I’m not just saying this but I genuinely have watched professional perform that don’t have as good timing as you.

[@youdontknowme9068]

As she said, it's probably the fact she's also a piano player that helped he timing be on point

[@jamiemyers4696]

the last clip is fake, in the description it does say she re recorded it but I still think its not her

[@Trialnerror]

It's not her

[@mjbantillo2312]

obviously it's not her playing ..

[@johnranford3741]

Except... It's not her playing at the end.

[@smithjason5887]

You are awesome! I've learnt guitar, bass, piano on my own but never drumming. Now you just give the motivation to do so

[@cnags89]

You killed it!! That was so inspiring to watch. I’m debating picking up drums because it looks so fun and I think learning it would be satisfying. Curious if you still play drums now that the challenge is over? Awesome video!

[@Im185]

they (we) always come back

[@incaroads001]

Yeah, I did. I REALLY enjoyed it ! It's so great that you're already a musician and doing this in the context of disciplines that you already use.

[@ayoubmerzak1733]

You just got me motivated MORE to learn how to play drums. Thank you so much

[@jolandft415]

This is fake

[@aileen6304]

this inspires me so much to take up drums even more, I've always wanted to learn it! You killed it!

[@bodhidarma666]

@Kizebae Thank you for doing, sharing this. I have just started drum lessons at 41yo, and this is definitely heaps of motivation ! Cheersssss

[@adamoperez3521]

THANK YOU. I was losing hope in doing the drums but seeing this video gave me hope to play again thank you a million for giving the courage I needed to play again

[@marioleo84]

Play drums. But if you ever record yourself it won’t sound half like that. It’s not her playing what we hear.

[@tomarnold7284]

I love these "Learn it in 30 days" videos because it give me hope on trying something all my life, things I always wanted to do since childhood when it was time or financial consuming, also words from my parents that "you don't get a lot of pay doing that!". Now growing up and have my whole income and place, I can really give it a try! I don't really care if I would last, I'm not doing it for a career, but at least I can tell myself "Yeah, I did that!"

[@adamnemethofficial3095]

Im a drummer for 13years (I'm 23) this video is a scam, she does not know to drum, only learned to play this very song, but you can tell from her hand movements that she is not hitting the drums the way it sounds, she only imitates it, so its another person playing it (she does not even have a mic above her and the sounds are professional). Its like you upload a video where you lip sync to a song...

[@tomarnold7284]

@@adamnemethofficial3095 Thank you for pointing that out. But like I said, I'm not doing it for a career, my outcome may even be "Nah, it's not my thing after all", but at least I found my answer and move on. Don't you have friends who pulling their hair out saying "Man! I wish I did that xxxx!!", I don't wanna be that guy. Thank you for your comment because I'm a non-musician, so being that, I don't know anyone who play any kind of music instruments, so it's good hearing from an expert. Cheers!🍻

[@Gayestfriendinthegc]

As a drum player myself who has 4 years of experience this sounds amazing, best cover I’ve ever heard form a beginner

[@digimax8711]

That was amazing! Great way to showcase the learning process and determination of learning how to play drums!

[@bleachanicedrink6797]

this was so fun to watch and see you learning drums, it takes me back to when i started learning drums

[@jennifercarden9205]

I LOVE what you’re doing with this channel!! I feel very inspired! I’ve always wanted to learn the drums and never knew how to go about it. I also life that you’re showing people how to go about learning new skills.

[@JohnItsukiEver]

I loved the video, it reminded me of my first days of learning with the drums. Keep that up! 🥁🙌🏻

[@blazeythelazy]

As a drummer, I am very impressed with how fast you picked up considering you had only 30 days! Especially Runaway Baby. I learned it a year ago and it took 4 months to nail it. You took 1! Moving forward I would just say that you’re elbows were a little too high. That can get your arms tired. Otherwise, it was amazing. The coordination, fills, rhythm and timing was good considering that you learned these skills only in 30 days! Amazing ❤

[@str4nger_th1ngs_3dit4]

Hello I have been learning drums for 5 years and you being able to do this in 30 days is absolutely incredible! I have a couple tips though when hitting the drums try using the movement in your wrist not your whole arm! Well done!

[@twigagawizard]

Wow. This showed up in my recommended feed and I don’t regret watching it all the way through. I’m proud of you and this inspired me to start looking into getting a kit. I’ve had a musical background, but never got to play drums. I think it’s time.

[@rowenrebeccafitness]

Do it! I've been a singer for over 15 years and have an extensive musical background. But drumming pushed me to my limits, and challenged me in ways I couldn't imagine. Learning to play was the best decision I ever made! It's such a fun journey.

[@JohnTushar]

This is awesome! loved the process, more power to you ❤‍🔥🔥🔥

[@ryanjabell]

This was so cool to watch. Congrats. Hope to see more you post more covers and stick with drumming!!

[@imannasan]

Literally speechless at how cool you looked playing drums!! I was rlly vibing with this song and you did so well!! You’re inspiring me to play with my chopsticks haha

[@ninaaaah27]

Girl you did so good!!!! You got me and my son so excited to learn drumming ❤️ thanks for the amazing video!

[@sevi630]

the sound isn't even her playing in the end lol

[@floydnut5908]

@@sevi630 yea that was really disappointing, also a disappointment so many people thought that part was real

[@TwoTone33]

I love playing the drums took drum lessons and self taught after that. It’s amazing how the brain works from not knowing to all of a sudden boom you are amazing yourself. Great job keep up the work!!!!