Patrick Blakley
The ”White Noise” Drumset
My Brands & Services:
Band directors or percussion staff, pay whatever you want for this pre-built 326-page technique and warmup packet! Includes drumline and front ensemble music for multiple ability levels, and is ready to print. No prep required, you can literally use it with your ensemble at rehearsal today!
Personalized, one-on-one instruction located in Syracuse, New York, designed to accelerate progress and artistry. Each in-person lesson is tailored to the individual student’s skill level and musical goals. Ideal for hobbyists, school band students, and competitive percussionists.
Custom audio editing for winterguard, dance, gymnastics, and more. Trusted by Scholastic World and Independent World groups at WGI World Championships, as well as ensembles across the country and beyond. Flexible packages available to fit your program’s unique needs.
250+ FREE drumline warmups, exercises, and cadences, for every skill level. Perfect for sharpening specific techniques or running with your entire group. Pit warmups, exercises, and songs are also included! Audio samples are included for every piece so students can practice with confidence.
Digital drum service designed for detailed, criteria-based feedback. Submit your audio or video and receive a detailed performance breakdown based on real judging standards by a WGI-certified percussion judge. Perfect for audition prep or fine-tuning specific skills!
Instantly generate drum grooves with just a single click! Use this system to teach drumset lessons, or while practicing on your own. Dial in specific skills and abilities, and the system will create ALL possible grooves within those parameters for you to teach, practice, or compose drum music!
My Books & Publications:
“Drummond takes a unique approach to the subject of music, personal identity, and being a kid in the world... compelling and tender all at once.”
From marching band novels and children’s storybooks, to drumline logistics or tenor drum method books, this is your complete percussion resource library.
Download free sight-reading assessments or pay what you want for a drumline and pit technique/warmup packet you can literally use today!
If it helps you play better, teach better, or compete better, you’ll find it here:
Pre-Built Technique & Warmup Book
The Drumset Groove Generator System
FREE Sight-Reading Assessment!
A Young Adult Marching Band Novel
Quadratics: The Tenor Drum Equation
Drumline Rudimental Evidence Locker
The Field Percussion User's Manual
The Drummy Drum Children's Book
The Comedy Cookbooks (3-Book Series)
More Tools & Resources:
Discover what defines each ability level of drumming, and hear how the progression looks as skills develop over time. Track growth with clear, real-world examples.
Discover how drumming can evolve from foundational techniques, to concrete skills, to abstract musical mastery. See how advanced musicians think beyond the notes.
Track important milestones in your drumming journey and tackle each technical challenge with confidence. Stay focused and measure your progress clearly.
Calculate your drumline’s sound travel time in BPM to see how far ahead they need to anticipate for their entrances from the back of the field. Or use it to find out if the field delay is actually causing timing issues in the back!
A guided roadmap for your competitive season, including home show planning tools and travel preparation ideas. Stay organized, avoid common issues, and keep your season running smoothly from preseason to finals.
Make sure that your drumline is practicing the same way they perform with this efficient rehearsal system! Build a higher focus, cleaner reps, and stronger drumline consistency every day using this universal system!
