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Book 5

Mike Michalkows

3Copyright 2009-2012 Railroad Media Inc.

Practice Routine Generator The Practice Routine Generator is designed to help get the most out of your practice time. It will KHOS\RXEXLOGDQHIFLHQWGUXPPLQJVFKHGXOHWRPD[LPL]H\RXUSUDFWLFHVDQGDFKLHYHODVWLQJresults!

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Note: The blank schedule paper provided in this book doesnt have to run out! Weve included a printable PDF version of the Practice Routine schedule paper on Drumming System DVD 01.


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CreditsShot on location at Rock Beach Recording in White Rock, B.C. Canada,

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