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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:
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Learn and MASTER 40 P.A.S. Rudiments (master is significantly different than “know”)
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Constant-Release, Pedal Techniques (single & double pedals)
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Coordinated Independence, Polyrhythms, & Metric- Modulation as applied to:
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Rock, R&B, Funk, Hip Hop - back-beat groove-forms
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Understand Jazz, Straight-Ahead-Swing, BeBop, Beyond Bop
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Latin, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban
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Develop a “time-center” with and without a click
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Concepts of Soloing/ Improvisation (beyond the cliché)
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Groove, "In the Pocket" & Stylistic Development
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Groove-Construction & Comping
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Drum Chart Interpretation
- Develop a musicial & technical foundation in all drumming styles
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"Time-Oriented" audition preparation for bands, college, university, cegep music programs, and cruise ships
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Improve Sight Reading
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Enhanced Rhythmic Abilities (fill & solo concepts)
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4/4, Odd Meters, and Polyrhythms
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Explore Concert & Rudimental Snare Literature
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