James is a young drummer currently living in Italy and playing for Hour Of Penace,Hiss From The Moat and is the co-founder of The DrumBrother.
Proudly endorsed by Tama drums,Zildjian cymbals,Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo heads and WESC clothes James is constanlty touring with bands and doing clinics all over the world and always available for drum lessons so feel free to contact him on this page to book your lesson with him!
All Lessons by James Payne
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3 minFREEDrums lessonFree2 CQ
Metal drumming demands speed and intensity. In this lesson, learn how to use drum fills to preserve energy and improve your single stroke roll.
with James PayneMetal drumming demands speed and intensity. In this lesson, learn how to use drum fills to preserve energy and improve your single stroke roll.
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3 minDrums lesson2 CQ
This drum lesson demonstrates the three motions that comprise the swivel technique and introduces two exercises built for gaining speed and endurance.
with James PayneThis drum lesson demonstrates the three motions that comprise the swivel technique and introduces two exercises built for gaining speed and endurance.
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3 minFREEDrums lessonFree2 CQ
Want to exert a finer level of control over the setup and sound of your bass drum? In this lesson, learn about pedal position, tension, and head tuning.
with James PayneWant to exert a finer level of control over the setup and sound of your bass drum? In this lesson, learn about pedal position, tension, and head tuning.
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4 minDrums lesson3 CQ
Want to be a true heavy metal drummer? Learn how to play a blast beat, explore different grips and hand positions, and review alternative methods.
with James PayneWant to be a true heavy metal drummer? Learn how to play a blast beat, explore different grips and hand positions, and review alternative methods.
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5 minDrums lesson3 CQ
Want to improve your blast beat and bomb blast? This lesson for metal drummers demonstrates two exercises for building speed and endurance on the kit.
with James PayneWant to improve your blast beat and bomb blast? This lesson for metal drummers demonstrates two exercises for building speed and endurance on the kit.
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4 minDrums lesson3 CQ
Have you been drumming for a while now, but want to improve your speed and strength? Metal drummer James Payne will walk you through his blast beat technique.
with James PayneHave you been drumming for a while now, but want to improve your speed and strength? Metal drummer James Payne will walk you through his blast beat technique.