Jacob Kaye

• Learn and master all drum rudiments (master is significantly different than “know”)
• Read Music
• Learn correct hand and foot techniques (preventing injury to yourself) Gladstone Technique, Constant- Release
• Develop a solid musical-foundation that becomes seamlessly "authentic"in ALL music and drumming styles: Rock, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, and Ethnic and World grooves, etc
• Interpret Drum Charts
• Stylistic groove development
• Soloing
• Preparation for CEGEP and University music auditions and much more...

I teach the Moeller Method, Pull-Outs, a time-tested method I learned directly from Jim Chapin. Every student, young or old, beginner, pro, male and female, will learn this same technique at the "advanced studies level". Go to website for info!

* If you live outside the Montreal/ New York areas, we can do lessons via video right to your computer, using Skype a quick and easy system. (also, Go to website to get started.)

** And...for drummers living in and visiting the Montreal and the New York area. we arrange "Block Lessons" longer lessons with less frequent visits (minimum 2 hours) which can be scheduled monthly, bi-monthly, or "as arranged". You can send your contact information from my website.

Clinic/Workshop Information

Educational Clinics
Jacob and the band are schooled musicians and their music is inherently educational. Schools and universities may request Jacob for clinics, master classes, and combination classes and concert packages.      

Jacob’s percussion/ drum set clinics and workshops are designed to benefit students/ teachers at all levels of experience. They strive to address technical needs without neglecting musicality. A student drum clinic may focus on technical concerns or questions on performance. Often teachers opt for a combination of the two, with a preliminary session on percussion techniques. A thorough explanation of the fine points of teaching flams.The different interpretations between Orchestral/ Concert and Rudimental/ Marching Ruffs and Rolls. For those of you directing stage or jazz bands, Jazz Independence Studies shed light on a fundamental component of jazz/ swing drumming. Worldwide Bookings Please write to [email protected] for everything relating to booking Jacob and the band for public and private performances, clinics and workshops.

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