Jupiter performs “Buddy Holly” by Weezer in this studio recording from Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. The song provides a great opportunity to practice rock drumming, consistent timing, groove, transitions, and playing along with a full song. Song: Buddy Holly Artist: Weezer Student: Jupiter Song Difficulty: 4/10 Recording: Studio Recording Jupiter is one of the students learning drums at Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman in the Tooele Valley. Students learn songs they enjoy while developing timing, coordination, rhythm, technique, and confidence behind the drum set.

Camden performs “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182 in this studio recording from Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. With a song difficulty rating of 8/10, “Adam’s Song” presents a significantly more challenging performance and gives Camden an opportunity to demonstrate advanced timing, coordination, song structure, transitions, and endurance. Song: Adam's Song Artist: Blink-182 Student: Camden Performance#: 38 Song Difficulty: 8/10 Recording: Studio Recording Camden has been progressing through increasingly challenging songs as part of drum lessons in the Tooele Valley. Student performances are recorded in the studio to document their progress and give students the experience of performing and recording a complete song.

Westen performs “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers in this studio recording from Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. With a difficulty rating of 6/10, this song challenges Westen to maintain a consistent groove while handling the timing, coordination, transitions, and rhythmic changes throughout the performance. Song: Can't Stop Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers Student: Westen Song Difficulty: 6/10 Recording: Studio Recording Student performances are an important part of the learning process at Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. Students learn songs they enjoy while building timing, coordination, technique, musicality, and confidence.

Sage performs “This Is War” by 30 Seconds to Mars in this studio recording from Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. Sage specifically requested this song, making this performance a first for the studio—Sage was the first student to perform “This Is War” as part of the student song library. With a difficulty rating of 7/10, the song gives Sage an opportunity to work on challenging rhythms, timing, coordination, transitions, and musical endurance. Song: This Is War Artist: 30 Seconds to Mars Student: Sage Song Difficulty: 7/10 Recording: Studio Recording Special Achievement: First student at the studio to perform this song Student-selected songs are an important part of drum lessons because learning music students actually enjoy can help keep them engaged while they develop their drumming skills.

Erik takes on AC/DC’s legendary rock song “Back In Black” in this studio recording from Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman. This song gives Erik an opportunity to work on the steady rock groove, timing, dynamics, and powerful drumming style that make AC/DC songs so recognizable. Song: Back In Black Artist: AC/DC Student: Erik Song Difficulty: 4/10 Recording: Studio Recording Erik is a drum student at Drum Lessons by Josh Kastleman, serving students throughout the Tooele Valley, including Tooele, Stansbury Park, Grantsville, Erda, Lake Point, and surrounding communities.

Watch Elias perform his drum cover of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars in this studio recording from Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons. This was a special song for our studio because Elias requested it, making him the first student to take on “Uptown Funk” at Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons. The song combines funk, pop, and R&B influences and requires a strong sense of groove, timing, and consistency. At a difficulty level of 5/10, “Uptown Funk” is a great example of how drummers can develop musicality by learning songs that require more than simply playing the basic beat. Elias is a drum student learning at Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons in Tooele Valley, Utah. Our students learn real songs while developing timing, coordination, rhythm, fills, dynamics, and confidence behind the kit. Learn more about Elias and his drum journey: Elias's Student Drum Page Learn more about drum lessons in Tooele Valley, Utah: Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons

Sage performs “Hanging by a Moment” by Lifehouse in this studio drum recording from Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons in Tooele Valley, Utah. Sage specifically requested this song, making this the first time a student at our studio has taken on “Hanging by a Moment.” The performance demonstrates the importance of maintaining a steady rock groove while following the song's changing dynamics. Rated 5/10 for difficulty, this is a great song for developing timing, consistency, coordination, and musical awareness. Learn more about Sage: https://www.joshkastlemandrumlessons.com/sage

Elias performs “Island in the Sun” by Weezer in this studio drum recording at Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons. With a difficulty rating of just 1/10, this song is an excellent example of how beginner drummers can build confidence by learning complete songs. The original Weezer recording features Patrick Wilson on drums, and the song's controlled, straightforward groove demonstrates an important lesson for developing drummers: playing the right thing at the right time is often more important than playing something complicated. Learn more about Elias: https://www.joshkastlemandrumlessons.com/eliasd