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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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."

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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.

Clock Tower Drum Setup

A quick look at setting up the kit before the Clock Tower show.

Sip n Spin Studio Prep

Getting the kit dialed in and ready before a session at Sip n Spin Studio.

Clowning Around in Sip n Spin

A lighter moment between takes — the fun side of studio life.

Sip n Spin Interview

Talking shop about drumming, the craft, and life behind the kit.

Sip n Spin Recording Session

Rolling tape — laying down drums live in the studio.

Sip n Spin Recording Highlights

The standout takes and best moments from the recording session.

Peace Band Interview

A chat with Peace and about the band and life on stage.

Drumming 101 - The Drum Set

A beginner-friendly tour of the drum set and what each piece is for.

NOMA Square Greenville SC Latin Show Highlights

Highlight reel from a live Latin show at NOMA Square in Greenville, SC.

New Linkin Park Singer

A lighthearted clip riffing on Linkin Park's new singer from behind the kit.

Double Bass Lesson

A quick lesson on building speed and control with double bass.

Accent Displacements Exercise

An exercise for shifting accents around the kit to sharpen timing and control.

Breaking the Ego exercise

A humbling practice drill built to challenge your coordination and patience.

Double Bass Exercise (Consistency check)

A double bass drill for testing and building consistency at tempo.

Vibing out with 12/16 feel

Locking into a smooth 12/16 groove and just vibing behind the kit.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena Promo

A promo moment captured at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Grand Bohemian interactive workshop/show Highlights

Highlights from an interactive drumming workshop and show at the Grand Bohemian.

Party Show at Mezcal Mexican Grill in Destin Florida (Miramar Beach)

Live party set at Mezcal Mexican Grill in Destin, Florida (Miramar Beach).

Latin Band 385 with Sarah G Barton at Mangos (Latin Social Night)

Playing with Latin Band 385 and Sarah G Barton for Latin Social Night at Mangos.

Latin Band 385 at NOMA Square in Greenville SC

Live with Latin Band 385 at NOMA Square in Greenville, SC.

Latin Show at Mezcal in Charlotte NC

Behind the kit for a Latin show at Mezcal in Charlotte, NC.

Mangos Latin Night Show

A full Latin Night set at Mangos.

Mezcal Sound Check at Charlotte NC

Running sound check before a show at Mezcal in Charlotte, NC.

Odd Time Signature talk

Breaking down odd time signatures and how to count and feel your way through them behind the kit.

Sound Check at Zona VIP in Greenville

Dialing in the kit during sound check ahead of a show at Zona VIP in Greenville.

Time Of My Life Drum Kit Setup

Dialing in the kit before the Time of my Life show.

Drum Recording Session at Sip in Spin

Laying down drum tracks during a recording session at Sip n Spin.

Latin Night Show at Tamarindo Latin Cuisine

Live on the kit for Latin Night at Tamarindo Latin Cuisine.

Brainstorming Original Songs

Working through ideas for original songs behind the kit.

Show in Simpsonville

A live clip from a show in Simpsonville.

Show in Simpsonville (Outdoors)

A live outdoor clip from a show in Simpsonville.

Cali & Salsa Casino

Playing Cali and salsa casino with the 385 Latin Band.

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.