Claus Hessler

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Swiss Rudiments: Basel Drumming, Part 4

https://vimeo.com/197189220 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 4 by Claus Hessler In this lesson we’ll take a look at a…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 3 with Claus Hessler

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basil Drumming, Part 3 by Claus Hessler In the third installment of our series on Swiss drumming,…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 2

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 2 by Claus Hessler This month we’ll continue exploring Swiss rudimental drumming with some…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments, Part 1 With Claus Hessler

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Part 1: Basil Drumming Basics by Claus Hessler Welcome to the first of a four-part series on…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2016

Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis" With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder

Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis” With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, performs the song “The Axis” with his duo. “This is my project…

Modern Drummer
May 23, 2016
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Claus Hessler 5/4 Drum Solo on "Thunderstorm" with Flux Trio

Claus Hessler’s 5/4 Drum Solo on “Thunderstorm” With Flux Trio In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, takes a solo on the tune “Thunderstorm” with his trio Flux at…

Modern Drummer
May 20, 2016

Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Instruments

We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for drummers to learn to play other instruments (piano, bass, guitar, etc.), or should they focus on honing their craft at the kit exclusively?…

Modern Drummer
May 11, 2015

Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Styles

We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for all drummers to study Latin music and other musical genres, even if they don’t intend to ever perform those styles. Here’s what they…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2015

Sabian Clinics for September, October, November 2014

2014 September Sept 6th Rich Redmond 2112 Percussion, Raleigh, NC Steve 919.833.0046 Sept 13th Brian West HEB Drumline, Hurst, TX Ben 817.683.0179 Sept 15th Will Calhoun Wizdom Shed, Clinton, NY Scott 315.794.5337 Sept 17th T. Adam Blackstock Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL Sean Sept…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2014

Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Developing Independence

We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team to share their thoughts on their favorite methods for developing independence. Here’s what they had to say.   David Stanoch I think the terms “independence” and “coordination” are often confused…

Modern Drummer
Apr 8, 2014

MD Education Team Weighs In On: Tuning (UPDATED)

We asked the members of the MD Education Team to share their thoughts on how they prefer to tune their drums. Here’s what they had to say.   Marc Dicciani Tuning is a critical skill that must be learned. Regardless…

Modern Drummer
Jul 18, 2013

MD Education Team Weighs In On: Ergonomics

We asked the members of the MD Education Team to share their thoughts on how to set up drums and cymbals. Here’s what they had to say. Florian Alexandru-Zorn My suggestion is to first get your instrument set up in…

Modern Drummer
Mar 22, 2013
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MD Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Jazz

Do you feel it is important for your students to study jazz drumming? And if so, what methods do you employ to get your students—especially younger ones—interested in this style of music? We asked the members of the MD Education…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2013

Claus Hessler & Stefan Hergenröder Duet

Check out this video of Modern Drummer Education Team member Claus Hessler and bass player Stefan Hergenröder performing “Loewenzahn," from Hergenröder’s upcoming solo album. “This duet was done in one go—no cheating,” says Claus. “The camera is unfortunately not always…

Modern Drummer
Nov 12, 2012
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