Here are some topics we can cover in our lessons.
My lessons...
I openly share with my students the vast amount of
knowledge and experience I've gained through out my
years of touring and performing. During our lessons, you'll
learn how to expand your drumming beyond what's offered
in a typical book. You will study concepts and techniques
that get inside of your playing and fine tune it so you can
bring your best performance to every gig.
This is the chance to take your drumming to the next level.
In addition to your basics:
*Grip & Rudiments
*Reading Notation
*Beats & Fills
*Understanding Subdivision
*Exploring Different Styles
You will also cover:
*Playing for the song
*Tips for for practicing effectively
*How to structure your time for optimum results
*Learning to write notation
*Tapping into your creative side
*How to learn a bulk of songs for the gig
*Fine tuning your groove/pocket
*Playing with the click live and in the studio
*Expanding your fill ideas
*Charting out songs for the gig
*Tuning tips
*What it takes to get the gig, and more importantly how to keep it!!
Here's some info on the lessons:
*Lessons are taught via Skype (preferred) or FaceTime
*I offer multiple camera angels
*The audio is routed through my studio so the sound quality is good (Skype only)
*30 or 60 minute lessons are available
*Record your lessons to view later (Skype only)
*You will need high speed internet connection
*You will need a stand for your phone/device to provide a good view during lessons
*Lessons can be scheduled weekly or random
*No sign up fees or contracts
*Lessons are paid one month in advance at the beginning of each month