The Jazz Coordination Ritual:Â
A Complete Jazz Drumming Coordination Course
Welcome to a transformative drumming experience!
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Whether you're a complete beginner
or an advanced jazz drummer,
this unique curriculum is designed
to help you master the art of drumming.
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Experience That Matters
With years of experience as a full-time Professor at Berklee, I've had the privilege of teaching students from around the globe. My approach adapts to your skills, ensuring that you’re always challenged yet fully supported.
Experience That Matters
With years of experience as a full-time Professor at Berklee, I've had the privilege of teaching students from around the globe. My approach adapts to your skills, ensuring that you’re always challenged yet fully supported.
Tailored For All Levels
This curriculum is crafted for drummers of all abilities:
- Beginners: Start with the basics of swing beats and learn how to apply them in songs.
- Intermediate: Master essential coordination exercises and improve your chart reading skills with displaced rhythmic phrases.
- Advanced: Explore complex phrasing with all four limbs, allowing for incredible musical freedom.
Jazz Coordination Curriculum
This is more than just a collection of exercises; it’s a journey through jazz drumming. Each section builds on the last, covering:
- Simple Concepts: Moving quarter notes and eighth notes.
- Intermediate Exercises: Synchronizing bass and snare for intricate rhythms.
- Advanced Techniques: Incorporating the hi-hat for dynamic phrasing.
Real World Application
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Are you in high school?Â
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Or middle school?
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Are you an adult in a local band or touring all over the world?
Learn how to bring your drumming into real performances.
These exercises are designed to elevate your playing in any setting!
What's in the course?
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Transform Your Playing
Unlock the ability to improvise confidently and creatively. This course offers techniques that will elevate your musical skills and help you express yourself through jazz.
Step-By-Step Guidance
Each module of the course breaks down complex concepts into manageable lessons, making it easy for beginners and experienced musicians alike to follow along and progress at their own pace.
Expert Instruction
Learn from a seasoned jazz musician who has mastered the art of coordination and improvisation. Gain insights from Henrique's years of experience and unique approach to jazz.
Practical Exercises
Engage with interactive exercises that reinforce the lessons and allow you to apply what you've learned in real-time, enhancing muscle memory and coordination.
Comprehensive Curriculum
This will cover all aspects of jazz coordination, including rhythm, timing, techniques, and improvisation, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the style.
24/7Â Access
Enroll once and enjoy access to all course materials, allowing you to revisit and refresh your skills anytime you need.
Flexible Schedule
Learn at your own pace, with the freedom to watch lessons whenever it fits your schedule. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, this course adapts to your lifestyle.
Bonus Resources
We are constantly updating and adding additional materials, such as sheet music, practice plans, recordings, and performance tips, giving you even more tools to succeed in your jazz journey.
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What others are saying:
Rob Wallis
“Henrique has created a series of books that were the basis of his very popular classes at the Berklee College of Music. With his reputation as a “hand technique specialist” he has created two books that will serve your hand development well. Need work on your power, speed, and endurance? Henrique has the answer. There is a lot of mystique surrounding the Moeller Method and Henrique breaks it down into pieces you can digest and incorporate into your playing.”
Mark Walker
“Henrique De Almeida has curated the teachings of Gary Chaffee, Alan Dawson, and Jim Chapin into a system that elevates the art of drumming. Emphasizing rhythmic awareness, composition, improvisation, dynamics, musical choices and intent, he teaches you how to combine various ingredients to find your original voice on the drums. His materials will present you with endless possibilities and will inspire you to go further in your practice.”
Omar Hakim
“Henrique De Almeida is a Master at designing drum set educational materials that are both challenging and informative. He has the gift of being able to impart foundational concepts with clarity, while maintaining a focused direction that will deliver positive results to drummers at many levels of study. Inspiring!”
John Ramsay
“Henrique has quickly become one of the most respected and requested teachers in the Berklee College of Music Percussion Department. In many ways, he is the model and prime example of the Artist/Educator."Â
David Garibaldi
"Henrique is one of the most complete teachers I’ve ever met. As an experienced master player, his style of teaching is based in the realities of being a working musician. His expertise is valuable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. As an author, his books cover styles, technique, polyrhythms, as well as concepts on how and what to practice. His website, “The Drum Set Coach” provides many different courses as well as private instruction that is tailored to the student’s individual needs. This is a powerful place for any serious player who wants results.”Â
Billy Cobham
"Henrique De Almeida shows strong direction and leadership in his approach to playing the drums. This is a trait that can be passed on to those who choose to abide by his opinions and direction as a consultant and teacher.” Â
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