Strong Foot Technique

Learn the foundational foot technique needed to articulate your musical decisions.

Mike Packer

Mike Packer, author of The Drum Channel Method, is a distinguished educator and performer with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s in Education, Leadership, and Policy from Boston University. Throughout his career, Mike has held prominent academic leadership positions, including Dean of Online Programs & International Initiatives at the Musician’s Institute and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Los Angeles College of Music. As a performer, Mike has worked with notable artists such as Free Flight, Lorna Luft, Wilson Phillips, Diane Reeves, and The Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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This series of lessons teaches you how to get started in developing foundational foot technique. Colin Bailey, author of the world acclaimed drum book “Bass Drum Control” shares his concepts and exercises to help you develop your foot control. Mike Packer (MI Instructor) shares his approach to developing your ankle, leg and toe strokes. Once you have a solid foundation, Dave Elitch, Marco Ianetta, Scott Pellegrom and Thomas Pridgen show you how to take your bass drum technique to further heights.