Basic Technique: (Hands & Feet)
Matched v. French v. American grip
Placement of hands on sticks
The Fulcrum & finger placement
Full, Half and Low Strokes
Formal Playing
Informal Playing (Moeller Stroke)
Downstrokes (Control Stroke)
Upstroke (Pullouts)
Rudiments
Finger Control Exercises
Pumping Motion
Evenness/Consistency in strokes
Strengthening and stretching exercises
Rolls: Open and Closed
Foot Synchronization
Bass Drum Techniques: heel down vs. heel up vs. full leg vs. rocking motion vs. side to side
Hi-Hat Techniques: heel down vs. rocking motion vs. bouncing motion vs. side to side strengthening and stretching exercises
Time & Feel:
Using a Metronome
Meter/Pulse & Subdivision
Odd-Time
Internal & External Dynamics
Coordination:
Independence
Unison
Ambidexterity
New Breed
Ostinatos
Various Styles:
Rudimental v. Orchestral/Classical
Afro-Cuban Drumming
Afro-Brazilian Drumming
Casual Date
Country Drumming
Latin Drumming
R&B Drumming: Soul, Funk, Blues, Hip Hop
Jazz Drumming
Island/Afro-Carribean Grooves
Rock Drumming
Contact Dan to set up a lesson.