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Groove Independence Course – Lesson Three

November 22, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! In this third lessons we take a look at another independence system. Similar to the New Breed but presenting some different patters, this system is great for nailing some familiar ride…

Groove Independence Course – Lesson Two

November 15, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Continuing on with some of the New Breed material, here are a few select ostinatos to practice that are challenging. This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Groove Independence Course – Lesson One

November 8, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This is an introduction to a fantastic book called ‘The New Breed’ by Gary Chester and introduces the subject of groove independence. This is one of a few GREAT systems for…

Groove Library – Linear Groove 1

November 1, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This is a groove I came up with inspired by the kind of grooves David Garibaldi plays in Tower of Power. He’ll often play patterns where the bass drum doesn’t play…

Flam Variations II

October 25, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This is a nice group of exercises to improve your articulation with flam groupings and they also serves as good overall control exercises for the hands. This content is for members…

Practice Room

Trying new drums

October 23, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Trying some new drums in the studio. These are made by Chris Heuer here in LA and they sound amazing. This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Performance

Slow Change – Full Song

October 22, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here is the full version of the song ‘slow change’ from one session I did with Mike Stern last year (2013) This content is for members only. Add to Favorites

Lick of the Month Oct ’14

October 22, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This is a little piece of vocab I use a lot. It’s very simple but can be effective. Dynamics are important – keep the quiet notes really quiet. This content is…

Flam 7’s & Variations

October 18, 2014

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here is a great hand technique exercise that can be played with wrists or fingers…it’s a particularly good finger control exercise for building strength and speed. Remember to push the tempos…

Drum Set-Up Lesson

October 10, 2014