Excelsior Basics: The Ultimate Drumming Fundamentals Course
A comprehensive course to help you ace the basics, set yourself up to win, and have a blast doing it.
Excelsior Basics: The Ultimate Drumming Fundamentals Course free download
A comprehensive course to help you ace the basics, set yourself up to win, and have a blast doing it.
EXCELSIOR BASICS: MASTER THE FOUNDATIONS OF DRUMMING AND HAVE A BLAST DOING IT
Welcome to Excelsior Basics — a comprehensive course designed to help you master the essential building blocks of drumming in a way that’s fun, musical, and deeply effective.
Whether you're just starting out or revisiting your foundation with fresh clarity, this course will help you develop the core skills and mindset you need to become a confident, powerful, and musical drummer.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How to select and set up your gear for maximum comfort and performance
Warm-up routines that unlock flow and consistency
Rock-solid hand and foot technique
Clear guidance on reading music and applying rudiments
Drum kit tuning, posture, and ergonomic tips
Foundational grooves, fills, and musicality
The secrets to practising effectively and staying motivated
Bonus: How to access the flow state (“the Zone”) like the world’s top performers
All taught by a seasoned pro with decades of international experience, including performances at Royal Albert Hall, on BBC broadcasts, and touring with legends like Hugh Cornell of The Stranglers, Wishbone Ash and Blondie.
“An exceptionally talented drummer with an exceptional work ethic.”
— Hugh Cornwell (Original Stranglers frontman and guitarist)
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
After graduating as Outstanding Drums Student of the Year from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Windsor launched a career that has taken him around the world — performing for international royalty, on national TV, and alongside some of the most iconic names in rock and progressive music.
He has toured with:
Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers) • Wishbone Ash • Fish (Marillion) • Dr. John Cooper Clarke • Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) • Wilko Johnson and many more.
Recording credits include working with producers such as:
Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Brian Tench (Kate Bush), Andy Hill (Celine Dion), and others.
Windsor also studied with legends including:
Simon Phillips, Steve Smith, Bill Bruford, Chester Thompson, and other Hall of Fame drummers.
He taught at the Academy of Contemporary Music for over a decade, mentoring hundreds of aspiring drummers.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
5+ hours of 4K video lessons
Practice-along demonstrations
PDF resources for ongoing progress
Lifetime access and future updates
This course isn’t just about technique — it’s about building confidence, enjoying the journey, and becoming a more musical and expressive drummer.
Join today and take your next step forward.
