Beginner Jazz Drum Setup

Get the right gear and learn the Jazz drum setup of the pros. 

This course is now part of the Total Lessons Course Pack and Monthly Groove Pass. Choose below to learn more!

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Get the right gear and learn pro Jazz drum setup tips to play and sound your best on the drums!

Beginner Jazz Drum Setup Course

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This beginner course teaches you everything you need to set up your Jazz drum set like a pro.
You'll learn about:
☑️ Choosing sticks, brushes and mallets
☑️ Snare drums and full drum sets
☑️ Drum sizes to tuning
☑️ Assembling your drum set
☑️ Bass drum pedals
☑️ Drum hardware
☑️ cymbals
☑️ drum thrones
☑️ drum cases, rugs and carts
☑️ And tons more!

By the end of this course, you'll know everything you need to have a complete and well-organized drum setup.

Course Overview
Get the right gear and learn the Jazz drum setup tips of professional drummers in this course.

These drum lessons are essential for any drummer just starting out and especially for drummers learning to play Jazz.

Proper Jazz drum setup helps you play and sound better on the drums. 

  • Drum Lessons Video: 3 hours
  • Drum Lessons: 10
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class
  • Lessons In 9 Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語
See the drum gear featured in the Jazz Drum Setup course.
I really liked the Beginner Drum Kit Setup course, even I have played drums for some years. I liked how you explain the setup of the different elements, the way you go in details, and finally you as the teacher.
Thomas J.

A Beginner's Course to Drum Kit Setup

Start your Jazz drumming journey with confidence in my Beginner Jazz Drum Setup Course! These informative lessons will walk you through the essential steps for a perfect drum kit setup to play your best.

By the end of my course, you'll know what gear to get and how to assemble your drum kit with optimal spacing, heights and angles. Learn my tips from decades of my professional playing experience. 

Step-by-Step Lessons For New Drummers

We cover a lot in this course. From brushes, sticks and mallets to drum sizes, cymbal weights, proper angles, snare drums, gig bags, drum carts and more. I'll take the mystery out of your first Jazz drum setup.

Avoid many mistakes new drummers make when buying drum gear and setting it up.  I'll get you hooked up with everything you need and teach you how to set it all up. 

Jazz Drum Setup Tips for a Seamless Start

Get going on your Jazz drumming journey the right way. How you set up your drum kit can actually make or break your playing. This course will help you get your drums set up and swinging fast. 

To learn the essentials for playing Jazz drum set, check out my Beginner Drum Lessons Pack too! 

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson on choosing your snare drum.  Learn dozens of other tips for your Jazz drum setup inside the course.

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The Jazz Drum Setup Lessons

Everything you need to set up your Jazz drums like a pro!
  1. INTRO - 03:20
  2. BRUSHES, MALLETS AND STICKS - 09:01
  3. DRUM MAKERS, SIZES AND MATERIAL - 12:21
  4. MY COMPACT DRUM KIT - 19:15
  5. DRUM HEADS AND TUNING PART 1 - 21:31
  6. DRUM HEADS AND TUNING PART 2 - 12:57
  7. TUNING UP A DRUM KIT - 16:35
  8. SNARE DRUMS - 04:52
  9. BASS DRUM PEDALS AND HARDWARE - 08:07
  10. CYMBALS - 20:32
  11. DRUM THRONES AND CUSHIONS - 02:58
  12. THRONE CUSHION FOR BACK PAIN - 09:07
  13. DRUM CASES, RUGS AND CARTS - 09:25
  14. SETTING UP THE KIT PART 1 - 10:49
  15. SETTING UP THE KIT PART 2 - 19:54
  16. CONCLUSION - 00:42

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The Beginner Jazz Drum Setup Course

FOCUSED

This course saves you time and money by breaking down the everything you need to get for your first Jazz drum setup. 

By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll know how to choose your drum gear and set it up like a seasoned professional.  
  • 3 hours of online drum lessons
  • 10 drum lesson videos
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class
  • Lessons In 9 Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語

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 a little more help with drum gear selection or Jazz drum setup?

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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