Montreal Drum lessons - Jazz and Contemporary - Over 25 yrs. professional experience, with a focus on quality for all levels and styles.

Educational Mission Statement
Educating students and professionals, through private instruction, with concepts and techniques necessary to achieve the highest professional level within the contemporary music scene.
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The principals and concepts developed by master-teacher, Jacob Kaye, build on the teachings of famed drum educators Billy Gladstone, Sanford Moeller, and George Stone, infused with ideas of drum educator Freddie Gruber. Work toward an understanding of the "natural" movement of the drummer's anatomy, ergonomics, with an emphasis on the Moeller (Method) System, as taught by Jim Chapin with whom Jacob studied in New York. Students who persevere, not just remain, under Jacob's guidance learn:

Learn and MASTER 40 P.A.S. Rudiments (master is significantly different than “know”)
Moeller Method (Click for video samples)
Constant-Release, Pedal Techniques (single & double pedals)
Coordinated Independence, Polyrhythms, & Metric- Modulation as applied to:
Rock, R&B, Funk, Hip Hop - back-beat groove-forms
Understand Jazz, Straight-Ahead-Swing, BeBop, Beyond Bop
Latin, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban
Develop a “time-center” with and without a click
Concepts of Soloing/ Improvisation (beyond the cliché)
Groove, "In the Pocket" & Stylistic Development
Groove-Construction & Comping
Drum Chart Interpretation
Develop a musicial & technical foundation in all drumming styles
"Time-Oriented" audition preparation for bands, college, university, cegep music programs, and cruise ships

Improve Sight Reading

Enhanced Rhythmic Abilities (fill & solo concepts)

4/4, Odd Meters, and Polyrhythms

Explore Concert & Rudimental Snare Literature