Level 400 – Becoming a Pro

Level 400 – Becoming a Pro

Playing drums is a never-ending learning experience. This is a deep dive to fine-tune all of your skills, plus introduce you to odd time signatures, poly tonal and linear grooves, along with advanced paradiddles. Level 400 includes courses 9 & 10. Written and performed by Mike Packer.

Mike Packer

Mike Packer, author of The Drum Channel Method, is a distinguished educator and performer with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s in Education, Leadership, and Policy from Boston University. more

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Course 9 - Lessons 13 Lessons

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1 – Reading Etude #1

2 – The Single Ratamacue

3 – The Double Ratamacue

4 – The Triple Ratamacue

5 – Technique Exercise #1

6 – Technique Exercise #3

7 – Technique Exercise #5

8 – Technique Exercise #7

9 – Hand & Foot Etude #1

10 – Grooves Incorporating 16th Note Triplets

11 – Right Hand Lead Groove Method #3

12 – Rhythmic Vocabulary Development Exercise #1

13 – Rhythmic Vocabulary Development Exercise #3

Course 9 - Playalongs 12 Lessons

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14 – “They All Laughed” – Lesson

15 – “They All Laughed” – Performance

16 – “Diamond Girl” – Lesson

17 – “Diamond Girl” – Performance

18 – “The Stranger” – Lesson

19 – “The Stranger” – Performance

20 – “Fountain of Youth” – Lesson

21 – “Fountain of Youth” – Performance

22 – “Runnin Away” – Lesson

23 – “Runnin Away” – Performance

24 – “Sahara” – Lesson

25 – “Sahara” – Performance

Course 9 - Lesson Guide

Course 10 - Lessons 10 Lessons

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1 – Reading Etude #1

2 – Technique Exercise #1

3 – Technique Exercise #3

4 – Technique Exercise #5

5 – Technique Exercise #7

6 – Hand & Foot Etude

7 – Groove Etude

8 – Rhythmic Vocabulary Development Exercise #1

9 – Rhythmic Vocabulary Development Exercise #3

10 – Rhythmic Vocabulary Development Exercise #5

Course 10 - Playalongs 12 Lessons

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11 – “You Got Me Thinking” – Lesson

12 – “You Got Me Thinking” – Performance

13 – “Vibe” – Lesson

14 – “Vibe” – Performance

15 – “FAQ” – Lesson

16 – “FAQ” – Performance

17 – “Traditions” – Lesson

18 – “Traditions” – Performance

19 – “The Decision” – Lesson

20 – “The Decision” – Performance

21 – “Mastermind” – Lesson

22 – “Mastermind” – Performance

Course 10 - Lesson Guide

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