Jazz Drum Soloing Course
Play smooth, confident and musical Jazz drum solos.
Welcome to the Jazz Drum Soloing Course!
Let's Talk Jazz Drum Soloing
Why My Jazz Drum Soloing Course Rocks
Get Your Solo On
THE LESSONS
01 COURSE INTRODUCTION
Learn the purpose of drum soloing
- INTRODUCTION 02:54
02 DRUM SOLOING TOOLS
Learn tools you can use to make your solos smooth, creative and musical.
- SPACE 03:12
- REPETITION 02:28
- DYNAMICS 02:44
- ACCENTS 02:49
- SYNCOPATION 03:00
- CALL AND RESPONSE 01:58
- BEBOP FEEL 04:39
- ARTICULATION 07:46
- PITCH 06:02
- CONTRAST 06:29
- MARKING THE SONG FORM 06:47
03 NEVER GET LOST AGAIN
Learn the musical cues that will help you start and end your solos with confidence.
- HOW TO NOT GET LOST 24:37
04 BUILD YOUR SOLO VOCABULARY
Learn 9 creative ways to come up with endless drum soloing ideas.
- BEBOP PHRASING 05:41
- MOTIVES 14:20
- RUDIMENTS 11:54
- GROOVING 07:06
- THE SONG MELODY 12:15
- OTHER SONG MELODIES 05:54
- BORROWING FROM THE SOLOIST 07:09
- BORROWING FROM THE RHYTHM SECTION 05:21
- SINGING 09:52
05 TYPES OF JAZZ DRUM SOLOING
Learn the 5 primary ways we solo on the drums in Jazz music.
- TRADING FOURS AND EIGHTS 16:37
- TRADING FOURS PRACTICE 11:14
- TRADING EIGHTS PRACTICE 11:32
- TRADING FOURS WITH BRUSHES EXAMPLE 01:07
- TRADING EIGHTS AND FOURS EXAMPLE 03:20
- CHORUS SOLOS 10:56
- BUILD A CHORUS SOLO 14:07
- TRADING FOURS AND CHORUS SOLO EXAMPLE 02:17
- TRADING EIGHTS AND SIXES EXAMPLE 03:20
- CHORUS SOLO #2 EXAMPLE 01:06
- CHORUS SOLO #3 EXAMPLE 01:22
- CHORUS SOLO #4 EXAMPLE 01:52
- OPEN SOLOS 18:49
- OPEN SOLO EXAMPLE 03:42
- OPEN SOLO #2 EXAMPLE 04:51
- VAMP SOLOS 06:48
- VAMP SOLO EXAMPLE 01:56
- ARRANGEMENT SOLOS 05:00
- ARRANGEMENT SOLO EXAMPLE #1 00:29
- ARRANGEMENT SOLO EXAMPLE #2 00:59
06 COURSE CONCLUSION
Final thoughts and inspiration for soloing.
- CONCLUSION 01:26
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The Jazz Drum Soloing Course
FOCUSED
This course saves you time and money by focusing on the most important drum soloing skills you need to play Jazz drum solos like a pro.
By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll play creative and musical drum solos.
By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll play creative and musical drum solos.
- 29 drum lesson videos with PDF's
- 6 drum practice track with drum scores
- 2 Drum solo practice videos
- 12 video examples from real gigs playing each of the 5 different types of solos
AFFORDABLE
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.
You can also track your progress and see how much you have accomplished. Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.
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$29.95/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!
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Access to Von Baron for questions
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$150/6-month
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Access to Von Baron for questions
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Track your drumming progress
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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.
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.