Beginner Jazz Drum Setup

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

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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. Lessons include choosing sticks, brushes, drum sizes to tuning, assembling your drum set and more.

It covers essential topics in Jazz drum setup like full drum sets, snare drums, bass drum pedals, cymbals, drum thrones, and hardware, along with tips for comfort and back support. The course also includes guidance on drum cases, rugs, and carts, ensuring you have a complete and well-organized setup.

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Learn with a relaxed, step-by-step method at your own pace. Track your progress and see how much you have accomplished! Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.
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 10+ Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português, Suomi, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語, हिन्दी
See the drum gear featured in the Jazz Drum Setup course.

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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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I really liked the Beginner Jazz Drum 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.

Jazz Drums Total Lessons Pack

Step-by-step online Jazz drumming lessons for all skill levels. Learn from beginner to playing in a band—50% off!

(Includes the Jazz Drum Setup 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

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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