Learn to appreciate and play swing jazz on a drum kit. Learn also about Jazz music origins and development. Enjoyregular and constructive feedback on your progress to enable you to achieveyour drumming goals.
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Jazz grip & touch: Developing an efficient and relaxedstyle for a good jazz feel
The Jazz Groove:
How to swing on the ride cymbal : Mastering the triplet-based swing pattern
How to play a shuffle
Independence & Coordination
Four-Way Coordination: Separating limb functions to allow for independent rhythms
Rudiments in Jazz: Applying rudiments (rolls, paradiddles) musically
What will we cover?
Vocabulary & Styles
Appreciating and understanding different forms of Jazz
Trading fours/solos: Structuring drum solos within the form of a song
Appreciating the styles of the legends
Performance & Application
Reading charts: understanding drum notation and, in some cases, big band charts
Playing with a band: Learning to listen and react in a trio (piano/bass/drums) or big band setting
Brushes: Techniques for playing slow ballads and up-tempo tunes with brushes
Comping: Syncopated snare and bass drum accents that converse with the soloist
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand and apply the fundamental techniques of jazz drumming.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have a minimum of 2 to 3 years experience and schooling for drum kit playing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is delivered through live, interactive online sessions, maintaining a supportive classroom environment. Resources and assignments will use the google classroom space.Sessions will involve a combination of tutor demonstrations, detailed technical explanations, and practical exercises. You will receive regular and constructive one-to-one feedback on your progress during the live sessions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No extra costs. You'll play your own acoustic or electric drum kit in the sessions.
I am a fully qualifiied teacher (PGCE) and professional musician . I have taught for City Lit since 2008 and have also taught in Secondary school and private Music college. I also work on Jazz Summer schools and workshops in partnership with The Vortex Jazz Club I have played Drums with a wide range of artists such as Prince Buster, Annie Whitehead and Jason Rebello. I have also played a wide range of styles from Jazz to Ska and Rock and electronic music . I run the independent Jazz label Jazz Direct and have produced many albums, one of which, Max Roach Park was nominated for Jazz album of the year in South Africa. I've worked extensively in TV and radio and toured all over Europe including major festivals such as Glastonbury, and in South Africa I love Music and I love teaching and am currently enjoying exploring all the possibilities of online delivery of teaching. I have a home recording studio using Logic Pro and a location recording set up for concerts. I have set up my home studio to faciltate online learning I also love Art and have a BA in Fine Art and believe in the power of Music and Art to unlock creative potential and enrich peoples lives.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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