Category: Jazz Drummers’ Workshop

A workshop for jazz drummers; educational column from Modern Drummer Magazine.

VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Shifting Sands (From the May 2014 Issue)

VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Stick Control Revisited, Part 4 (March 2014 Issue)

VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Approaching Standards, Part 3: Language and Vernacular (February 2014 Issue)

VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Stick Control Revisited, Part 3 (December 2013 Issue)

VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Approaching Standards, Part 2: Melody and Form (November 2013 Issue)

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Stick Control Revisited, Part 2: 3/4 and 6/8 Drumset Applications (October 2013)

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Approaching Standards, Part 1 (September 2013 issue)

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Stick Control Revisited, Drumset Applications

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: The Stick Shot

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Focus on Brushes

Improve Your Bottom Line, Part 3: Bass Drum Comping in 5/4

Improve Your Bottom Line, Part 2: Bass Drum Comping in 3/4 (VIDEO)

Improve Your Bottom Line, Part 1: Bass Drum Comping in 4/4 (VIDEO)

Swingin’ the Clave: Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence (VIDEO)

Get Up: Strategies for Playing Fast and Staying Relaxed (w/ VIDEO)

Focus on the Hi-Hat: The Classic Swing Sound (VIDEO)