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Learn to play the drums

I want to know how to play the drums like John Bonham

Created April 3rd, 2026Updated July 4th, 2026
Overall Progress25%
AI-estimated: 25%Add a target date to compare progress against schedule.

3 steps

  1. Bought a drum kit!

    April 3rd, 2026 at 4:25 PM

    Linked to planned step 1: Get a drum kit

    +5.0% since last step

    I finally ordered a drum kit, a TD516 which was my dream for a long time (ever since the 27kv)

    Practice Duration

    0 min

    AI AnalysisAI-generated content

    This step shows preparation rather than practice: a drum kit was ordered, and the reported practice duration is 0 minutes. The image supports that equipment acquisition is underway, but there is no evidence yet of playing skill development.

    Strengths

    • A concrete setup step has been completed by ordering the kit.
    • The milestone now has a clear physical starting point for practice.

    Watchouts

    • No practice time is recorded yet.
    • No evidence of learning patterns, technique, or playing attempts in this step.
    Progress since last step

    Compared with the previous step, the progress has shifted from purchasing/preparation with 0 minutes of practice to an in-place kit and a substantial practice session.

  2. Drum kit arrived and assembled!

    April 10th, 2026 at 10:46 AM

    Linked to planned step 1: Get a drum kit

    +12.0% since last step
    Practice Duration

    120 min

    AI AnalysisAI-generated content

    This step adds clear setup and usage evidence: the drum kit is now assembled in a room, and the reported practice duration is 120 minutes. That is a meaningful move beyond acquisition into active engagement, though the notes do not show what was practiced or how much skill was gained.

    Strengths

    • The kit appears assembled and ready for use.
    • A 120-minute practice duration is recorded, which is stronger evidence than setup alone.
    • This step shows movement from preparation into hands-on time with the instrument.

    Watchouts

    • There is no note about specific patterns, exercises, or outcomes from the session.
    • Skill improvement is not directly evidenced yet, so progress remains somewhat limited for a long multi-step plan.
    Progress since last step

    Compared with step 2, the main change is a larger amount of practice time and broader practice variety. Step 2 mainly showed initial active use; this step shows sustained engagement across multiple learning sources.

    Since you started

    Compared with step 1, the milestone has moved from acquiring equipment to real ongoing practice with learning resources. The starting point was zero practice and kit purchase; now there is clear evidence of repeated practice sessions, though not yet evidence of mastery or performance-level progress.

  3. Nothing else matters!

    May 2nd, 2026 at 8:13 PM

    Linked to planned step 4: Play along with tracks

    +8.0% since last step

    Have been practicing a lot! With many different songs and tutorials. I have been using Drumeo, which has been really helpful for my development. I will update what classes I am taking! This video was hard to sync because, for some reason, the drumless track was slightly faster than the one I used when recording. weird...

    Practice Duration

    300 min

    AI AnalysisAI-generated content

    This step shows substantially more practice activity than the previous one: the reported practice duration rose to 300 minutes, and the notes add evidence of varied practice through songs, tutorials, and use of Drumeo. That supports active skill-building beyond setup, although the notes still do not show specific technique gains or measured outcomes.

    Strengths

    • Reported practice time is much higher than before.
    • Practice appears varied across songs, tutorials, and Drumeo.
    • The notes suggest continued engagement rather than a one-off session.

    Watchouts

    • No specific patterns, techniques, or songs are named, so skill gains are hard to verify.
    • The sync issue in the video suggests a recording mismatch, but the notes do not show whether it affected practice quality.
    • This is strong engagement evidence, but not yet evidence of advanced playing ability.

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