Under Rick Dior's guidance, my hands are swiftly improving—my gratitude to Rick.
Here are my personal goals for drumming:
1. Improve foot technique.
2. Master rudimental, orchestral snare, and percussion techniques.
3. Expand my collection of beats.
4. Prepare several drum solos to perform as required.
5. Start practicing with mallets, focusing on both orchestral and jazz styles.

• Monday 1-2 hours of solo practice.
• Tuesday 1-2 hours of solo practice. Metropolitan Silver Band in the evening for 2 hours. 
• Wednesday no practice, just a few drum students.
• Thursday 1-2 hours of solo practice, plus drum students.
• Friday 1 hour or so of solo practice plus a 60-minute lesson twice a month. 
• Saturday 2 hours with the Kerr Street Big Band, 30-60 solo practice.
• Sunday 1-2 hours of solo practice. 

Additionally, I spend a few hours each week, away from the kit, practicing through deep listening. 

Total hours practice: Low side 9.5 hours a week, high side 15 hours. 

David