- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
Course 1
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From your instructor
Brandon Scott
“In this course, we’re going to discuss practical theory, including technique and reading. We’re going to go over some groove development and independence, as well as working with the grid. We’re also going to go over advanced techniques as well as certain gig situations and some of my personal experiences.“
Pro Path Quiz 1
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Course 2
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Leroy Clouden
“In this course, we’re going to be using different metronomic tempos, also using the eighth note, quarter note, sixteenth note, and triplet; so it can strengthen your ability to work on Broadway or in the studio with the band of your choice.“
Course 3
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Marko Djordjevic
“This course has been partition into four sections. The first section deals with some different rhythmic groupings, the vibe, the speed and tempo from the song itself. The second section deals with the concept of linear drumming. Third section was dedicated in great detail to polymetric fields and the last section deals with what the role of the brush or the brushes play on a drumkit.“
Course 4
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Alex Cohen
“In this course, I’d like to take you through some of the basics of ambidexterity, which I believe is an extremely important concept and has not been emphasized enough for limb development and independence. I think that strengthening these fundamentals can be huge for your development on the instrument, especially with more advanced concepts.“
Course 5
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Dave Previ
“In this course, I’m gonna share with you my methods for learning songs quickly. We’re going to talk about making charts and learning the parts of the song and the grooves away from the drum set. Then when we move to the drum set, we’ll be talking about the techniques for playing these beats like the record. You want to show up to the gig fully prepared both mentally and sonically.“
Course 6
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Jason Gianni
“In this course, we’re going to cover a wide array of shuffle styles. We’re going to start with some harder edge ones, like rock. Then, we’re gonna get into some lighter ones, like the ones that cross-pollenate in the jazz, like the two-handed shuffle. We’re even going to cover some embellished like shuffles with ghost notes, like the ghost note shuffle and the purdy shuffle. So by the time we’re done with this course, you’re going to be nice and versatile and ready for the stage.”
Part A Final
Perform three classic grooves of your choice utilizing your skills from Part A
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Pro Path Quiz 2
Taking this test is required to continue to Part B.
Pro Path Assignment 1
For your first project, perform three classic grooves of your choice to a metronome!
Course 1
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From your instructor
Jason Gianni
“In this course, we’re gonna start with some rock and the techniques behind different forms of rock and how rock has grown through time. We’re gonna talk about funk, Afro-Cuban, the Mambo, the Cascara, the Sango Mozambique, and a lot of different varied grooves that you’re probably gonna have to know through your Afro Cuban playing as well. We’re also gonna talk about samba, the right ways of playing with samba, the correct patterns to play in your left hand or your snare hand. We’re even gonna talk about New Orleans second line, and then we’re gonna touch on some soloing concepts as well.“
Pro Path Quiz 3
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Course 2
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Marko Djordjevic
“When it comes to the course, it has been partition into four sections. There’s a section, “Before We Start Playing”, that deals with sitting properly, having good posture, and good balance. Another section deals with independence and coordination, without which drumming is a non-starter. There is also section dedicated to hand and foot techniques. Lastly, there’s a section that deals with platforms which is a concept that takes a piece of modest music material and turns it into useful musical figures.“
Course 3
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John Longstreth
“This course has been partition into four sections. The first section deals with some different rhythmic groupings, the vibe, the speed and tempo from the song itself. The second section deals with the concept of linear drumming. Third section was dedicated in great detail to polymetric fields and the last section deals with what the role of the brush or the brushes play on a drumkit.“
Course 4
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Marko Djordjevic
“Most of Western music without argument is written in 4/4 time. So the word odd in this case maybe takes on two separate meanings. There’s a lot odd metered music out there and it’s a skill that is, I feel, indispensable in creating a more rounded musical personalities. I’m Marko Djordjevic, we have lots to do – here comes the course on odd meters. “
Course 5
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Marko Djordjevic
“In this lesson, Marko explores single and double stroke rolls, different flams, different drag rudiments and finally different paradiddle-based rudiments.“
Course 6
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Ron Thaler
“I’m here to help you to really kind of understand how the music business operates and why it is the way that it is, how to leverage your talents so you can really find your way through it. Ultimately, how to find sustainability in the industry and financial independence so that you can pursue all your dreams.”
Part B Final
Perform a demonstration of all Drum Pro Path grooves utilizing your skills from Part A & B
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Pro Path Quiz 4
Taking this test is required to continue to Part C & D.
Pro Path Final Project
For your final project, you will have a final with your Mentor where you will demonstrate a video recording (pre-recorded and submitted to the Final Project Assignment) on Rudiments, Classic Drum Beats – Rock, Funk and Jazz groove ,shuffle rhythms, Rudiment applications and polyrhythms.
