Jazz Drum Independence Exercises

Learn powerful Jazz drum independence exercises to get the drumming independence of master Jazz drummers.

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Learn powerful Jazz drum independence exercises to play drums like Tony Williams, Brian Blade and Elvin Jones!

Jazz Drum Independence Patterns Course

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My Jazz Drum Independence Patterns Course helps you build strong coordination and independence through powerful and effective Jazz drum independence exercises. You’ll learn eight Jazz drumming systems that get progressively more difficult.

The lessons will improve your control, timing, and ability to play different rhythms independently between your hands and feet.  By the end, you’ll have the confidence and freedom to play more fluid, dynamic, and musical Jazz drum comping and groove fills with ease.

See the list of all the lessons.

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
Play with the drumming independence of your favorite master Jazz drummers.  This course will rewire your brain to play like great Jazz drummers Tony Williams, Brian Blade and Elvin Jones. 

Through a series of 8 graduated Jazz drum patterns exercises, your drumming will explode with possibilities. 

These are some of the best Jazz drum independence exercises you will find anywhere. 

  • Drum Lessons Video: 1 hour
  • Drum Lessons: 9
  • Instructor Playing Examples: 2
  • Lesson PDF Downloads: 8
  • Drum Practice Track: 1
  • PDF Drum Charts (Drum Sheet Music): 1
  • 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

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson for the first of the Jazz drum independence exercises. There are 7 more progressive exercises that will rewire your brain and make you a drumming independence guru. 

There is a PDF download for this and all of the exercise videos when you enroll. 

Click on the "CC" in the video screen to select your language. 
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“It's like there's a million things to play out there, but you have condensed all of JAZZ coordination into a series of lessons…Once I am done with this, I'll have the foundation to play rhythms like Brian Blade or any drummer for that matter…."
Ajay J.
Thank you for the lessons and your commitment to teaching Jazz drumming with a deep knowledge and kindness. Although I have been through all of the material (In the Jazz Drum Independence Course), I am still focused on the first set of patterns.

What I am finding helpful right away is the addition of new patterns that can enhance my ability to play along with my fellow musicians and to be part of the music. I am still fairly new to all of this and am grateful for your support as I learn to swing the beat and engage musically.
Pete F.

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 Independence Patterns Course)
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The Jazz Drum Independence Exercises

Powerful drumming coordination exercises that transform your drumming!
  1. INTRO AND JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #1 - 16:32
  2. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #2 - 04:05
  3. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #3 - 03:41
  4. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #4 - 04:38
  5. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #5 - 02:55
  6. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #6 - 02:34
  7. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #7 - 03:58
  8. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #8 - 03:41
  9. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - 07:28
  10. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERNS PERFORMANCE #1 - 02:10
  11. JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERNS PERFORMANCE #2 - 12:25

Need a little more help with your Jazz drum independence exercises?

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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