The Drummers Role

Teacher: Aaron Spears Length: 30 min Category: Clinic, Featured

Aaron took some time off with Usher to share his philosophy and approach to drumming in this DC Clinic.

Buddy Solos In Slow Motion

Teacher: Buddy Rich Length: 14 min Category: Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros, Soloing

This is a slow motion playback of one of Buddy's solos, exposing his unique technique.

Performance of “De Slagwerker”

Teacher: Neil Peart Length: 9 min Category: Vocabulary

In this lesson, we take a look at Neil's performance of "De Slagwerker"

Analysis of “De Slagwerker”: Acoustic Kit

Teacher: Neil Peart Length: 15 min Category: Vocabulary

Neil breaks down the acoustic drum set section of his solo and discusses his approach.

Discussion and Performance: “Malignant Narcissism”

Teacher: Neil Peart Length: 11 min Category: Vocabulary

Neil will perform and discuss his composition "Malignant Narcissism".

Analysis of “Malignant Narcissism”

Teacher: Neil Peart Length: 8 min Category: Vocabulary

Let's break down and analyze this performance.

Drum Set Solo and Review

Teacher: Alex Acuña Length: 7 min Category: Vocabulary

Alex plays a drumset solo limiting him only to the rudiments covered so far in this course and talks about his approach to the drum set and conga.

Orchestrating Your Drum Solos

Teacher: Mike Mitchell Length: 8 min Category: Secrets From the Pros, Soloing

Mike demonstrates how he creates a musical solo through melody, rhythm and dynamics. He also explains how important it is to use the melody when soloing.

Developing New Pattern on the Kit

Teacher: Matt Garstka Length: 8 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Odd Times, Secrets From the Pros

Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders) shares a few ideas and on how to expand your phrasing and vocabulary, creating your own unique ideas.

Bonus Lesson: Developing New Patterns

Teacher: Matt Garstka Length: 8 min Category:

Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders) shares a few ideas and on how to expand your phrasing and vocabulary, creating your own unique ideas.