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Robert "Sput" Searight

Four-time Grammy® Award-winner Robert "Sput" Searight is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his drumming prowess.

Learn to Play Drums with Feeling and Create Grooves That Move People

Master essential drumming techniques that allow you to play effortlessly, control your dynamics, create smooth grooves, anticipate the bass line, seamlessly connect with fills, and guide the band through different sections of songs.

Beginner +Drums

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Transform Your Drums Playing

Master the Pocket

Lock in with the bass, drive the band with a steady groove, and become the heartbeat of the music.

Lead from the Drums

Use your playing to build tension, create space, and guide the band like a conductor.

Effortless Grooves and Expressive Fills

Master technique for smooth playing, dynamics for impactful grooves, and fills that add personality to your drumming.

Your Music Your Way

HD Video Lessons

Multi-camera professional production so you see every technique, every finger placement, every nuance.

Structured Curriculum

Carefully sequenced lessons build your skills step by step — from fundamentals to advanced techniques.

Self-Paced

Learn on your schedule. Revisit lessons as many times as you need, at your own speed.

Lifetime Access

Buy once, keep forever. No subscriptions, no renewals — your course is always there when you need it.

Skills You'll Learn

Pocket and groove

Fills for every occasion

Dynamics and feel

Effortless technique and smooth transitions

Bandleading with drums

Connecting with basslines

What You'll Master

21+ in-depth video lessons

1Posture and FormFree Preview

2Make Your Rudiments Musical

3Cross Stick and Rimshot

4Independence

5Ghost Notes

6Texture, Tone and Touch

7Dynamics

8Hi-Hat and Snare Combos

9Understanding Odd-Time Signatures

10Expanding Your Odd-Time Ideas

11Creating Fills

12Playing with a Percussionist

13Comp. Breakdown: Bent Nails

14Comp. Breakdown: Can't Get Right

15Grooving and Improvising

16Controlling Your Nerves

17How Sput Learns Music

18Bass and Drum Relationship

19Live Band: Swagism

20Live Band: Milkshake

21Words of Encouragement

21+ video lessonsExercises includedLifetime access

Your Instructor

Robert "Sput" Searight

Four-time Grammy® Award-winner Robert "Sput" Searight is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his drumming prowess. Sput uses his knowledge of other instruments to create unique musical ideas and expressions in his playing.

“How do I learn music, my approach to music I've never heard before? The best way possible is to learn the melody of the songs and then harmonies that surround the melodies.”

Hear From Other Musicians

Well, they're singing our praises.

“The drumming course with Sput is next level. He breaks down complex concepts into manageable pieces. My groove has completely transformed.”

Marcus Williams

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FAQ

This course is for drummers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're an aspiring musician, drum enthusiast, music student, or music educator, you'll gain actionable value from Sput's lessons.

You only need basic knowledge of the drums to participate. The curriculum has been optimized by Berklee College of Music professor Alain Merville to work for drummers of all levels. It includes pre-recorded video lessons, performance exercises, and a coursebook.

Yes, you'll have lifetime access to the video lessons, full curriculum, and Yousic Play community.

No. You can access the course from anywhere in the world.

Yes. If you're not satisfied with a course, you can request 100% credit toward another course on YousicPlay within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked.

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