Drums and percussion

 

The main goal is to train the student to become an all-round instrumentalist/accompanist.

 

Basic technical exercises for drums and percussion are taught:

• stick control, brush and hand technique
• rhythm exercises: individual or group
• technique and exercises are practiced in a natural and musical manner producing a complete whole
• Exercises are directly derived from many years of practical experience

 

Comments:

 

Drummer!“ Your function is to hold us together”. (Elvin Jones)

 

“First of all: I want it to feel good. I want a good sound to comes out of the instrument. I get off on playing for the ensemble, playing with the cats... and I want to swing.” (Kenny Washington)

 

“My idea of a drum solo is that you play like you sing. It comes from different things you listen to. And the beauty is always in the simple things”. (Kenny Clarke)