Beginner drum coaching · online & in person

Learn to drum the natural way

Personal coaching that takes you from your first beat to playing full songs — online via Zoom, or in person if you're local. Start with a free training video.

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Proof is in the playing

Drum covers

Real songs, played start to finish. This is the level you're working toward — and exactly what I'll coach you to reach.

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Free lessons

No sign-up, no catch. Watch these to get your hands on the kit and play your first beats — a real taste of how I coach in the full Natural Drumming course.

Drain You — Nirvana

Play-along lesson breaking down the drum part to Nirvana's "Drain You."

Playing Drums By Ear (Part 1)

Learn how to listen and play along by ear — part one.

Playing Drums By Ear (Part 2)

Learn how to listen and play along by ear — part two.

How to Play "Karma" by Kamelot Lesson

Step-by-step lesson breaking down how to play the drum part to Kamelot's "Karma."

The Single Stroke Roll

The first rudiment every drummer learns — build clean, even strokes alternating hand to hand.

The Double Stroke Roll

Two strokes per hand to unlock faster, smoother rolls — a core rudiment for control and speed.

A little more about me

Extra content

Not strictly lessons — just some of what I get up to. A peek behind the kit so you know who you'd be learning from.

On stage & behind the kit

Gallery

Years of playing — live shows, studio sessions, and the kits behind it all.

Meet your coach · Edwin Betancur

Drumming, made easy

I'm Edwin — I help complete beginners build real skills without the overwhelm, one clear step at a time. No music theory degree required, no fancy gear needed to start. Just you, a practice pad or kit, and a plan that actually works.

Whether you want to jam along to your favorite songs or get serious behind the kit, I'll meet you where you are.

The Natural Drumming Course

Everything you need to start playing

✓Step-by-step lessons from your very first beat
✓Coordination, timing, and groove fundamentals
✓Play-along breakdowns of real songs
✓Free group coaching sessions
✓Optional private 1:1 coaching (online or in person)

Get a free sample lesson first — then decide if the full course is right for you.