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Tim Alexander

@timalexander65

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Drummer | Coach | Artist | Dad
Founder, Stick Academy/Battery Club
Former Drummer for Primus, Blue Man Group, Fata Morgana, A Perfect Circle, ITP

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Singers run the show… until the drummer’s heartbeat kicks in. Obvi, this gets flipped to the left foot for left-handed drummers. Boom boom.

#drummerslead #drumming #drummer #drum #drums #drummers #rhythm #stickacademy #coaching #batterieclub by @timalexander65

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There’s deep stuff happening when you work on rhythm. Train your brain thru drumming! #drums #drummer #brain #neuroscience #batteryclub by @timalexander65

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You’re not just a drummer.
You’re a song writer. by @timalexander65

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Hey hey! Announcing our first ever live Composition Lab with @stephenperkinsdrummer
Git yo ticket - link in fb and insta bio

#drummer #drums #drum #drummers #drumming by @timalexander65

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This technique will take your playing to a new level. #drums #drummer #drum #brain by @timalexander65

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Understanding dynamic structures will make you sound 1000x better!#drummer #drums #drum by @timalexander65

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Being energy efficient will allow you to play more relaxed and play longer without injury or fatigue. #drums #drummer #drum #energy by @timalexander65

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Something very special is in the works…

@timalexander65 (Primus/A Perfect Circle) and I have been working together on something completely unique and different from anything we’ve done before. This has literally been almost a year in the making….

Two minds. Two journeys. One shared vision.

We can’t reveal it just yet… but we will VERY soon.

This one means a lot to both of us. Stay tuned. 🥁🔥

Herb & RVP taken in Coquitlam, British Columbia by @timalexander65

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If I had to start it all over again I’d…#drums #drummer #drum by @timalexander65

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Here is the much requested video of my drumming meditations we do in the Battery Club. This is for Non-Drummers & Drummers alike.

8x8 — Drumming Meditation

8x8 is a 8-minute drumming meditation designed to bring your attention into the present moment through rhythm, breath, repetition, and steady pulse.

The pattern is simple:

8 beats — Right hand / Inhale
8 beats — Both hands / Hold
8 beats — Left hand / Exhale
8 beats — Both hands / Hold

Then repeat.

The goal isn't speed, complexity, or technique. It's about maintaining a steady pulse, consistent volume, and relaxed focus while coordinating your drumming with your breath.

As you continue, thoughts will naturally arise. That's part of the practice. Rather than following those thoughts, simply notice them and let them pass, bringing your attention back to the pattern, the breath, and the sound of the drum.

I like using a deep, resonant drum sound for this practice because it can create a grounding physical sensation, but you don't need a specific drum or sound. Use whatever feels comfortable and allows you to maintain a steady pulse.

With regular practice, exercises like this can help develop:

• Greater rhythmic awareness and internal pulse
• Breath control and coordination
• Concentration and sustained attention
• Dynamic and volume control
• Relaxation and nervous-system regulation
• A stronger connection between movement, breath, and rhythm
• The ability to recognize when your mind wanders and gently return to the present

You may notice that afterward you feel calmer, more grounded, clearer, and more present. You may also experience a sense of mental quiet or simply feel more connected to your body and your rhythm.

There is no need to force the meditation. Let the rhythm do the work.

Set aside 8 minutes, pick up your sticks, find your pulse, and breathe.

8 beats. Breathe. Play. Listen. Repeat. by @timalexander65

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Be you. Everyone else is taken.

#drums #drummer #drummers #beyourself #stickacademy by @timalexander65

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This is a great way to learn to weave in and out of rudiments. #drumming #drummers by @timalexander65

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