* You must NOT be a beginner student
* You must consider yourself at the intermediate or advanced level
* You must be able to read standard notation for drums
* You must have a working knowledge of the essential drum rudiments
* I prefer you to have some jazz or big band drumming experience
* You must have a very strong desire to learn big band drumming
* You must commit to practicing a minimum of one or more hours daily
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For more information on drum lessons or big bands in Wichita please contact me by phone, text or email.
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Application to enroll in Big Band Drum Lessons
Are you at least at the 'intermediate' drumming level?
Can you comfortably read standard notation for drums?
Do you have a decent working knowledge of basic drum rudiments?
Describe your prior experience playing jazz or big band drums
Are you passionate about playing big band drums?
Are you willing to dedicate at least 60 minutes a day to practice?
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Wichita Drum Lessons
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I am offering in-person, one-on-one Big Band Drum Lessons to a select few qualified drum students who have a deep and burning desire to learn the best-kept secrets of big band drumming.
* Experienced drummers who currently play in a big band or jazz ensemble
* Jazz drummers who wish to prepare for band or college auditions
* Middle and high school jazz band drummers who want to finesse their skills
* Experienced drummers looking to explore the mysteries of big band drumming
Drummers who will benefit most from Big Band Drum Lessons include:
Hi! My name is Nick Slater and I am a Wichita big band drummer who wishes to share his knowledge of big band drumming with those who sincerely desire to learn the closely guarded secrets of this highly specialized and sometimes mysterious art.
There are hundreds of drum instruction books on the market, but only a sparse few deal specifically with big band drumming. And while there are many great drum teachers in the Wichita area, none of them are focused exclusively on big band drum instruction, and that's where I come in..
Drum chart reading
* How to sight-read any big band drum chart
* How to interpret big band drum chart notation
* How to orchestrate notation around the drum set
In my private Big Band Drum Lessons you will learn:
Grooves, stylings & timekeeping
* Common big band grooves & stylings
* The secrets of solid timekeeping
* How to calibrate your inner clock
Big band drumming is the most demanding job around
Big band origins are firmly rooted in jazz and swing, but no other
musical ensemble requires the drummer to be completely fluent in so many musical stylings and genres as does the modern big band.
Modern big bands perform the most eclectic mix of timeless musical genres, and today's big band drummer must be thoroughly versed in rock, pop, funk, blues, soul, Latin and many other genres and stylings, and be able to finesse them all with complete authenticity.
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Drum lessons with Wichita big
band drummer Nick Slater
Solos, breaks & fills
* Essential drum rudiments for big band drumming
* The fundamental components of drum soloing
* Sticking foundations for solos, breaks and fills
* How setups work and where to use them
* Building your arsenal of kicks & setups
* How to orchestrate drum solos, breaks & fills
Putting it all together
* Applying what you learn to actual drum charts
* Playing along with professional big band recordings
* Building your repertoire of popular big band tunes
Big Band Drum Lessons are NOT available for beginning drum students
If you meet the criteria above and think you would like to begin receiving Big Band Drum Lessons band from me, please
complete the following application so that I may determine if what I'm offering is appropriate for your specific situation and skillset.
For me to consider you as a student you must meet most of the following criteria:
Nick Slater - Drums
Call or text 316.755.6025
Nick Slater - Drums
Call or text 316.755.6025
Click on the video to see an example of some of the skills you'll learn when you enroll in Big Band Drum Lessons.
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