30-Day Odd Time

Regular price: $63.50 USD
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Learn to groove in 5/4, 7/8, and 9/8 with guided, hands-on training that makes odd time feel… not so odd. In just 30 days, you’ll develop a natural feel for these complex time signatures and perform a full multi-meter song without overthinking a single count.

Nic Collins brings a rare combination of modern creativity and legendary stage experience to this course. As the drummer for Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics, he’s played some of the most complex music in rock history… and now, he’s helping you make odd time feel totally natural.

By the end of the course, you’ll:

• Develop comfort playing in 5/4, 7/8, and 9/8 through guided daily workouts
• Groove musically in odd time without overthinking or getting lost
• Play a full multi-signature performance of “Quantum Shift” by Kaz Rodriguez

Odd time doesn’t have to feel… well odd.

TOOL, Rush, Dream Theater...

These aren’t just bands — they’re gateways to a new level of drumming. These bands make odd time feel effortless, but for most drummers, it feels awkward and confusing. That’s why this course builds your instincts one groove at a time. You’ll learn the feel, not just the math, so you can flow through odd time like it’s second nature.

Train smarter. Groove deeper.

Build odd-time grooves one step at a time.

You’ll learn new grooves and fills each week and stack them progressively. By Day 30, you’ll be playing a full song that blends 5/4, 7/8, and 9/8 with confidence and control.

Learn odd time in just 10 minutes a day.

Each lesson is short, focused, and designed to fit your schedule. Show up, hit play, and train your instincts without hours of practice or confusing theory.

Play with real music, not just exercises.

You won’t just be practicing loops—you’ll be learning actual sections from “Quantum Shift” by Kaz Rodriguez. Verse, chorus, bridge… by the end, you’ll put it all together in an epic full-song performance.

Meet Your Instructor

Nic Collins

Nic Collins grew up surrounded by music royalty and earned his seat behind the kit on his own terms. As the touring drummer for Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics, he has brought new life to some of rock’s most complex and iconic grooves.

But Nic isn’t just carrying the torch. He is carving his own path as a student, performer, and teacher. His passion for the drums, genuine humility, and dedication to the craft have made him one of the most exciting drummers of his generation. This course isn’t just about learning odd time. It’s about learning it from someone who truly lives it.

Course Outline

Week 1 - Learn 5/4 & Build the Chorus Groove

Start counting and feeling 5/4 by building one layer at a time. You’ll learn ghost note placements, creative crash and ride patterns, and dynamic phrasing—all while constructing the chorus groove from “Quantum Shift.”

Week 2 - Lock Into 7/8 With Syncopation

Master the pulse of 7/8 by learning how to group and count the rhythm effectively. Each day you’ll expand your control with subtle snare placements, syncopated kicks, and fills—setting the foundation for the song’s verse groove.

Week 3 - Groove In 9/8 & Shape the Bridge

Explore 9/8 time by layering floor toms, rack toms, and 16th note textures. You'll develop the ability to navigate longer bars, feel the subdivision, and perform the song’s bridge section with confidence and clarity.

Week 4 - Put It All Together in a Full Performance

Revisit all three time signatures—5/4, 7/8, and 9/8—and learn how to transition smoothly between them. Then wrap it all up with full-speed playthroughs of “Quantum Shift” at multiple tempos, including Nic’s own improvised version.

Your favorite drum course, guaranteed.

30-Day Odd Time isn’t your typical drum course – it’s a focused, deep dive into one of the most fascinating rhythmic concepts in music: odd time signatures. And for less than a month of private lessons, you’ll enjoy frustration-free progress to expand your vocabulary on the drums.

We’re confident this will become your go-to resource for odd time mastery.

So even though it’s only a month, you’ll get three full months to go through everything and make sure it’s right for you. If not, just contact our friendly support team for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions.

Yes. As long as you can keep a steady beat and count to five, you’ll be able to follow along. Nic breaks down every pattern and transition step by step.

Nope. This course is taught by feel and example. Reading notation is totally optional.

Each workout is only 10 minutes long, and you’ll have lifetime access—so you can catch up anytime or repeat lessons as needed.

Yes! You’ll be learning and performing “Quantum Shift” by Kaz Rodriguez, written exclusively for this course to showcase odd-time creativity.

Buying gives you lifetime access to this course. A Drumeo membership gives you access to this course plus all other Drumeo lessons, songs, tools, and challenges for a full year.

30-Day Odd Time