Classes at Jazzschool, Berkeley
Latin Drum Set Techniques: This class is not running for the Spring quarter
A class for drum set players to explore and develop skill in the Afro-Cuban style. Instructor covers many different Latin styles and grooves including Afro 6/8, Bolero, Cha-Cha and Mambo. Students learn how to apply four-way coordination of the many rhythms related to Afro-Cuban drumming. Instructor covers the role of the drummer in the Latin rhythm section and includes material from his DVD Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves You Can Use.
Prerequisite: intermediate ability on drum set.
Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm Curt Moore (10 weeks) $360
Stick Control: This class is not running for the Spring quarter
An essential prerequisite for any style of music, this hands-on class explores drumstick control based on the 26 rudiments including rolls and diddle rudiments and their application in contemporary drumming styles. Instructor shares technical secrets that give the best drummers of our time great facility, rhythmic ideas and musical flow, vital to a great performance. Students learn to combine sticking patterns, combination hands and other relevant technical information into a more personal, progressive and hip musical package. Students learn a piece based on the traditional performance practices of a drum line!
Prerequisite: intermediate facility on snare drum.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 pm Curt Moore (10 weeks) $360