Being the drummer in a band requires not only strong drumming skills but also the ability to collaborate and play well with other musicians. Ed will demonstrate these techniques within a jazz setting, but the principles apply to all music genres. In fact, many of the greatest rock drummers in history have also excelled in jazz drumming.
What You Will Learn:
How to Play in a Band
How to Swing
Ride Cymbal Variations
4 Different Jazz Time Feels
Improvising
Ed Soph is one of the world's most respected and influential drum set educators and performers. His former University of North Texas students include Earl Harvin, Ari Hoenig, Keith Carlock, Jason Sutter, Bill Campbell, Blair Sinta, Rich Redmond, Brian Delaney, and Stockton Helbing. In addition to teaching, he has played with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Joe Henderson, Bill Evans, Lee Konitz and many others.