The Jazz Drumming System
Includes Three Training DVDs,
1 Workbook, And A Fun
Play-Along Audio CD!
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Workbooks: 70 Pages
Publisher: Railroad Media
Featuring: Mike Michalkow
Jazz Drumming System
Top 5 Reasons Why To Learn Jazz Drumming!
1) It improves every aspect of your drumming! Not only do you become a better jazz drummer, but you become a better rock, funk, and Latin drummer while you learn to play jazz. So stop saying "I'm just a rock drummer," or "I only like heavy metal." When you know that jazz can drastically improve your rock and metal drumming skills.
2) It builds independence of the hands and feet making it easier for you to play what you want when you want. This is a common problem I am consistently told from drummers today. Having the ability to add a stroke anywhere within the beat whenever you want is a huge asset for any drummer to have.
3) It will get you more gigs as you will be able to say "yes" to one more genre of music. Even if a gig is 90% rock and 10% jazz, you will still NEED to be able to play jazz. I have heard this time and time again where a drummer gets asked to play a paying gig and has to turn it down because a portion of the gig is jazz music. Don't be the drummer turning gigs down, be the drummer taking the gigs!
4) You will improve your drum soloing; a huge part of playing jazz music is improvisation. There are more jazz songs with drum solos written in than any other genre of music. On occasion you may be asked to do a solo every other song. This requires lots of creativity and independence.
5) You will develop your ear and be able to pick out drum parts when learning new songs. Most jazz gigs are done without rehearsal making it more challenging at first. Once learning jazz, you will be able to listen to a song and pick out exactly what the drummer is doing. This can be challenging at first, but is extremely rewarding and convenient when playing in a jazz band with other professional musicians.
Mike Michalkow's Jazz Drumming System is simply the most comprehensive jazz drumming solution in the world! It includes a training workbook, 3 DVDs, and a play along CD. Here is a detailed breakdown of what is included in this massive training pack.
Here is a small sample of the topics covered in this package...
How to Hold The Drumsticks When Playing Jazz - What are your options? What is the best solution? Mike breaks down the pros and cons of the different grips that are available to you when playing jazz.
- Techniques For Counting Triplets - Counting triplets is a must have for any style, but even more so when first learning jazz.
- Straight Eighth Notes and Swing Eighth Notes - What are they? How do they relate to jazz drumming? These are all questions Mike answers in the Jazz Drumming System.
- Jazz Bass Drum Technique - Mike shows you how playing the bass drum in a jazz tune can be the difference between you getting hired for the next gig! Playing the bass drum is much different in a jazz setting than any other musical situation.
- How To Develop a Jazz Groove - Mike does a great job of explaining exactly how you can start swinging your way to drumming success. Any musician will tell you that groove is the #1 factor when choosing a drummer.
- 4/4 Jazz With a 2 Feel - Learning this feel is a huge asset when you're out on the jazz gig. Not only does Mike teach you how to develop this feel, he teaches you how to listen for it. You will be able to listen to a song and know what feel it is in.
- Jazz Drum Comping - These exercises are great for developing complete and total independence of your limbs. Mike goes through 62 snare drum comping exercises, 62 bass drum comping exercises, 56 left foot hi-hat comping exercises, and 63 snare and bass drum comping exercises. This section alone is worth the purchase of the Jazz Drumming System.
Jazz Fills - Playing breaks and fills is extremely important to execute properly when first learning jazz. Playing a bad fill can result in the song falling apart. Mike teaches and demonstrates 33 unique jazz drum fills.- Drum Rudiments - Rudiments are the foundation of anything we play on the drums. Mike talks about the drum rudiments and how they translate into beats and fills around the drum kit in a jazz setting.
- Setting up "Hit" or "Shots" - Mike has developed a training method for setting up shots that will never leave you embarrassed behind the kit again. Mike explains how not only hitting the shot is important, but as the drummer it is your job to set it up.
- Four Voice Independence Exercises - Mike demonstrates how important it is to separate each limb so it is completely independent of the others. These are sure to challenge even the most seasoned jazz drummer.
- Jazz Brush Beats - The motions behind getting the right sounds out of your snare drum. Again, Mike talks about the pros and cons of matched grip and traditional grip. The quad camera angles make learning this section fun and easy!
- 3/4 Jazz Swing Comping - Mike demonstrates 3/4 swing comping and talks about why it is important to learn this fun and unique time signature. Having the sheet music displayed on the screen is especially great when following along with these exercises.
- 3/4 Brush Beats - Again you'll make good use of the overhead cam as Mike demonstrates over 5 grooves using brushes in the 3/4.
- 5/4 Swing Drum Grooves - The Jazz Drumming System is truly complete with 5/4 swing. Learning this unique time signature and applying it to the kit can be an extremely rewarding challenge for drummers of all skill levels.
- 5/4 Swing Comping - Mike furthers his teaching on independence with 36 more 5/4 comping exercises. Drummers beware as this is one of the most challenging sections of the Jazz Drumming System.
Ten Jazz Drum Play-Along Tracks - All ten of these tracks were performed and recorded by professional musicians, including: Mike Michalkow, Jody Fisher, Baba Elefante, and Tilden Webb. Using the beats from the Jazz Drumming System you will be able to play all ten of these tracks in no time!- Guide To Jazz Drum Soloing - Mike talks about important key things to remember when soloing with a jazz band. Some examples are trading 4's, trading 8's, and open soloing.
- Four Complete Jazz Drum Solos - Jazz soloing can be challenging at first but after watching Mike move around the kit you are sure to be inspired!
- Audio CD Minus Drums - Also included is an audio CD with all 10 of the tracks minus the drums. Put yourself in Mike's shoes and play along with world famous musicians!
Behind The Scenes Restaurant Interview - The dust had settled after the shoot and all the musicians in the band reveal their thoughts on what drummers need to do in order to make it in today's tough market.- Jazz Drumming System Workbook - This includes over 70 pages of the material covered in the DVDs. Every exercise that Mike demonstrates on the DVDs is included in this book. At times when viewing the DVD is not possible this book will come in handy. Also, the book includes articles, tips and tricks, and much more!
FREE Limited Time Bonus Offer ($14.95 Value) - Along with the Jazz Drumming System you will get Rick Kettner's Finger Control Technique Video. This video can be downloaded instantly after your purchase of the Jazz Drumming System. Rick talks about how using the correct grip within finger control technique can drastically improve your hand speed. Rick also gives several exercises that you can apply within your drumming instantly. This will be a great start to your life as a jazz drummer!
You can place your order online or over the telephone. Our toll-free number is 1-800-439-8921 (available for US/Canada), and International customers can reach us by dialing 1-604-853-7606. We can either walk you through the online order process, or process the order directly over the telephone.
