The Key to Tuning a Modern Drumkit Online drum tuning course with Stan Bicknell
Your kit doesn’t sound bad because you’re a bad drummer. Nobody ever taught you this.
In 6 chapters and over 70 minutes of video, I’ll show you exactly how to tune every drum on your kit. Snare, kick and toms. So it sounds the way it should. World-class. Every time.
Yes! Give me the key for $27Join 800+ drummers worldwide. $27 USD, one-time payment.
My biggest tip for tuning drums
Watch this first. If it clicks, the full drum tuning course takes you through every drum on your kit.
How to tune drums is the one thing that’s constantly overlooked.
We spend years on grooves, fills and chops. But tuning? Most of us are just guessing.
We watch a ton of videos that all contradict each other. We buy new heads. We even start looking at a new kit thinking that will solve it. And the drums still don’t sound like the records we’ve grown to know and love.
The funny thing is, your drums were never the problem.
Tuning is a skill. And like all skills, it just takes the right information and a bit of hands-on time. Once someone shows you properly, it clicks. This course is the approach I’ve refined over 30 years behind the kit, broken down so you can do it on yours.
What’s inside the course
6 chapters. 70+ minutes of video. 3 snare tunings.
Snare drum tuning
Crack. Bite. Body. Articulation. You’ll learn how to seat both heads correctly, position your snare wires, and dial in three distinct tunings (low, med, and high) with minimal adjustment each time.
Bass drum tuning
Depth, body, and punch. I’ll show you exactly what I do to get a phat modern kick sound. The heads, the tuning, and the right amount of internal dampening for a result that hits hard every time.
Tom tuning
Big, balanced, and controlled. My simple approach to toms that have tone and presence, including a quick method for nailing your floor tom with minimal intervention.
The full kit
We bring it all together. One mic. One kit. You’ll hear exactly what proper tuning sounds like from top to bottom, and realise your drums were capable of this the whole time.
What drummers are saying
“I’ve been playing drums for more than 50 years. I have seen a fair few tuning tutorials and worked with lots of engineers both live and in the studio. I can honestly say that yours is by far the best example of how to tune drums I have ever come across.”
“I even bought a Tune-Bot as I thought after 30+ years of playing I was missing some frequencies in my hearing. Had a hearing test and my hearing is absolutely fine. Turns out my reso heads just weren’t tight enough! Complete game changer. My Gretsch is sounding insane.”
“I am absolutely blown away at how my kit sounds now. The snare has crack, the kick is punchy, and the toms have so much depth!”
“I’ve been playing drums for almost 30 years and your tuning course blew me away. Played a theatre show last night and everybody was blown away by how good the drums sounded. From the sound crew to the band.”
“I watched the course the night before a big gig and the next day my kit had never sounded better. Had engineers and bandmates complimenting it and all. HIGHLY recommend this course!”
“My 26″ kick sounds the best it ever has! I’d been getting slightly frustrated trying to get a better tone [on my toms] with a Tune Bot. You made it all much easier and they sound ridiculous.”
“No exaggeration... this is the best tuning course I’ve ever invested in. Buy it and thank me later. He gives the secret to that modern awesome tom sound we all want.”
800+ drummers around the world have already tuned their kits with this drum tuning course.
Who’s teaching you
I’m Stan Bicknell, a professional drummer and educator from New Zealand. I’ve been playing for 30 years and teaching for 25.
I’ve tuned a lot of drums in a lot of rooms. Tour stages, studios, clinics, and kits I’d never seen until soundcheck.
This drum tuning course is everything I wish someone had shown me at the start.
- Toured and recorded withNatasha Bedingfield, Kimbra, Watsky, Miami Horror, Tonight Alive, Georgia Lines, The Bennies, Shapeshifter, Tiki Taane... and more.
- Recorded onKimbra’s debut album Vows, including the ARIA and APRA award-winning “Cameo Lover”
- Featured onDrumeo, The 8020 Drummer Podcast, Percussion Discussion Podcast
- Primus auditionOne of 9 drummers selected from over 6,200, flown to LA. The only non-US finalist.
- Endorsed byRemo, Yamaha, Istanbul Agop, sE Electronics, Wincent
- TaughtThousands of drummers worldwide
$27USD
That’s less than a single drumhead.
You don’t need new gear. You don’t need a better kit.
You just need this.
Everything you get
- 6 chapters, over 70 minutes of video lessons
- Snare: seating heads, snare wire position, and three tunings (low, med and high)
- Bass drum: heads, tuning and internal dampening for a phat modern kick
- Toms: tone and presence, plus the quick floor tom method
- Full kit demo recorded with one mic, top to bottom
One-time payment. Instant access after checkout.
Drum tuning course FAQ
Who is this drum tuning course for?
Any drummer who wants their kit to sound better. Beginners learning how to tune drums for the first time, and experienced players who’ve never been happy with their sound. Some of my students have been playing for 30, even 50 years.
Do I need a drum tuner or a Tune‑Bot?
No. All you need is a drum key and your ears. I’ll show you what to listen for.
Do I need new drumheads?
Probably not. Most drummers replace heads when the real problem is tuning. Learn to tune first, then decide.
Will this work on my drum kit?
Yes. The approach works on any kit, from entry-level to high-end. You don’t need a better kit to get a great sound.
How long is the course?
6 chapters and over 70 minutes of video. The snare chapter alone covers three different tunings. Watch it at your own pace, and come back to it whenever you change heads.
How much does it cost?
$27 USD, one-time payment. No subscription.
How do I access the course?
Straight after checkout you get access to the full course online, on any device.
Your drums were capable of this the whole time.
The complete drum tuning course. 6 chapters. 70+ minutes. Snare, kick and toms, sounding the way they should.
Yes! Give me the key for $27