Fun Jazz Independence Exercises
Learn four patterns from Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation. read more
Learn four patterns from Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation. read more
This lesson explores one of my favorite exercises/warm-ups. This groove is a great way to work on your ghost... read more
This week we are back on the practice pad with this fun four measure sequence that combines paradiddles and... read more
The lesson takes a step back from the traditional format and explores the intricacies of music notation strategies. ... read more
In this lesson, we take the sticks to the practice pad utilizing the six-stroke roll (R l l r... read more
Do you have trouble making up drum fills on the fly? If so, you're not alone. A lot of... read more
Learn a cool 3 over 4 polyrhythmic independence exercise to have some fun with. read more
This lesson explores a slick alternative to playing in 4/4. The grooves are designed to be very similar to... read more
This week's lesson concludes the two-part series which explores developing an intermediate drum beat into a more advanced groove. read more
Learn a great practice pad exercise to help build your double strokes in both hands. read more
Learn a funky little two-measure groove played between the kick and snare using single strokes, double strokes and accents.... read more
Taking a look at playing in the 5/4 odd time signature, Alex Ribchester teaches how to incorporate some of... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a fun exercise for the practice pad. The focus of the lesson... read more
This lesson explores counting and playing 5/8 time as well as some ideas for incorporating 5/8 within common time... read more
This lesson explores how to count and play in the 3/8 time signature as well as some slick applications... read more