Jazz Drum Fills Course

Learn how to play Jazz drum fills with confidence and musicality. 
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Learn how to play Jazz drum fills that are smooth, confident, and ridiculously musical.

Jazz Drum Fills Course

  • Instructor: Von Baron
  • Level: Intermediate-Advanced
  • Study time: 3 hours
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Course Overview
The ultimate Jazz drum fills course teaching you infinite ways to to nail your drum fills. 

Turn up the heat in your Jazz drumming with over 30 sticking patterns and variations. You'll never run out of drum fill ideas again. 

Learn how to play Jazz drum fills in a new and easier way.

  • Drum Lessons Video: 4 hours
  • Drum Lessons: 19
  • Multiple Instructor Playing Examples
  • Lesson PDF Downloads: 5
  • Drum Practice Tracks: 3
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class

How To Play Jazz Drum Fills - Decoded

Unlock the secrets behind how to play Jazz drum fills and discover how these rhythmic phrases can transform your playing.  From subtle accents to explosive bursts, delve into this artistry that often defines Jazz drumming.

Learn over 30 sticking patterns that I use in my drum fills and drum solos and how to create your own infinite creative combinations. By the end of the course, you will feel confident about playing drum fills in Jazz and any other style of music. 

Elevate Your Groove with Finesse

Explore the role of Jazz drum fills in your playing and the music you play. Learn how to infuse finesse into your fills, creating seamless transitions and adding a layer of sophistication to your drumming style.

This course is designed for both newbies to Jazz drum fills and experienced drummers.  I've written out many drum fills for you and you can learn how to make your own drum fills with my 30+ sticking patterns. 

How To Play Jazz Drum Fills With A Unique Rhythmic Voice

Master the art of crafting distinctive Jazz drum fills that will become a part of your signature sound. Dive deep into creative techniques, explore unique sticking patterns and find your rhythmic voice in the dynamic world of Jazz drumming.  Learn how to play Jazz drum fills and expand your sonic possibilities!

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson on one-measure drum fills.  Learn how to play Jazz drum fills in infinite ways for Jazz and any style of drumming.  There are PDF downloads for this and many of the lessons when you enroll. 
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COMPLETE COURSE PACKS

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8 Courses + Drum Lab

BEGINNER JAZZ DRUMS COMPLETE COURSE PACK

Learn everything you need from scratch in this course pack to get swinging on your drums. Save yourself 45% too while you're building a rock solid Jazz drumming foundation. 

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8 Courses including this one + Drum Lab

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED JAZZ DRUMS COMPLETE COURSE PACK

This course pack covers everything you need (including the Jazz Drum Fills course) to get you out there playing with other musicians. Enjoy 45% off while you sharpen your Jazz drumming skills.

Jazz Drums Total Lessons Pack

From clueless to gig-ready! Start from scratch and groove your way up to advanced Jazz drumming. Grab all my courses to go from your first beat to stealing the show—and save 50% while you’re at it!
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Monthly Groove Pass

$39.95/Month
Dive into the world of Jazz drumming using the Monthly Groove Pass. Every course is within reach with an affordable monthly investment in your passion!
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

6-Month Groove Pass

$160/6-month
Discover your Jazz drumming brilliance with the 6-Month Groove Pass— access all courses for a budget-friendly semi-annual investment in you!
  • 2 months free
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

Annual Groove Pass

$280/Yearly
Immerse yourself in the universe of Jazz drumming through the Annual Groove Pass! All courses are at your fingertips with a budget-friendly yearly commitment to your musical journey!
  • 5 months free
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

THE LESSONS

01 THE STICKING PATTERNS

Learn the basic sticking patterns for the course.
  • INTRO AND PARADIDDLE STICKING PATTERNS 16:20
  • ROLL STICKING PATTERNS 07:10
  • FLAM STICKING PATTERNS 03:54
  • SINGLE STROKE STICKING PATTERNS 04:39
  • TRIPLET COMBINATION STICKING PATTERNS 04:56
  • ROLLING DRUM FILLS PART 1 - 11:51
  • ROLLING DRUM FILLS PART 2 - 13:51
  • UNISON STICKING PATTERNS 02:17
  • OTHER STICKING PATTERNS 05:22

02 CHANGING THE PATTERNS

Learn to tripletize, straighten and displace the sticking patterns.
  • MODULATING THE STICKINGS 19:24

03 DRUM FILL LENGTHS

This section covers how to play the most-used drum fill lengths in Jazz drumming. 
  • PURPOSE AND LENGTH OF DRUM FILLS 09:32
  • TWO-COUNT DRUM FILLS 15:15
  • ONE-MEASURE DRUM FILLS 17:38
  • TWO-MEASURE DRUM FILLS 14:44
  • TWO-MEASURE DRUM FILL DEMOS 10:53
  • DRUM FILL TRANSITIONS 04:43

04 EXAMPLE DRUM FILLS AND CONNECTING FEELS

Learn 33 drum fills that I play across the drum kit. Also learn to combine tripletized and straightened feels in your drum fills, a bonus sticking pattern and how to play creative drum fills in any style.
  • 33 DRUM FILL EXAMPLES 09:59
  • CONNECTING DRUM FILL FEELS 08:27
  • BONUS DRUM FILL - TAP DRAG TAP 10:08 
  • CREATIVE DRUM FILLS 12:34

06 COURSE CONCLUSION

Final thoughts and inspiration for drum fills.
  • CONCLUSION 02:34

Other Courses Recommended In This Course

Jazz Drumming Solos and Fills Pack

Get this course on how to play Jazz drum fills and my Jazz Drum Soloing course at a nice discount! A great way to get you flowing around the drums.
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The Jazz Drum Fills Course

FOCUSED

This course saves you time and money by focusing on the most important skills you need for how to play Jazz drum fills like a pro.

By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll play creative and  musical drum fills. 
  • 3 hours of online drum lessons
  • 17 drum lesson videos.
  • 4 lesson PDF's
  • 3 drum practice tracks
  • Example video from one of my gigs playing drum fills using sticking patterns I'm teaching in this course.
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class

AFFORDABLE

One-Time Payment. Lifetime Access to your course. Pay once, drum forever!

Pocket-friendly subscription plans also available through Groove Pass

PAINLESS

Learn with a relaxed, step-by-step method at your own pace.

You can also track your progress and see how much you have accomplished. Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.

Need more help with how to play Jazz drum fills?

Send me a direct message in the School and ask your questions in my monthly Drum Lab class. Just some of the perks for joining Jazz Drum School! 

Von Baron

Jazz drummer, educator, composer

About YOUR TEACHER

Performing regularly on stage and in the recording studio for 35+ years, Von Baron is one of the busiest drummers in Japan. 

Playing with Stanley Jordan, Benny Golson, Eddie Henderson, Geoff Keezer and many others gave Von the opportunity to hone his Jazz drumming skills. 

It's with this real world experience, Von created this course to give you a solid foundation for your Jazz drumming.
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