Wednesdays 7:45 – 9:15pm
1/11 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
As rhythm is the primary component of the language of drumming, a strong rhythmic sense is essential for drummers to be able to play in any musical context. One of the most effective ways of developing this sense is through the study of polyrhythms, which are present in every style of music (sometimes in forms that are not immediately obvious). In this class, students will learn about the fundamental & most common types of polyrhythms, including how to understand & count them, and will explore a series of exercises which apply these rhythms to common meters & styles of music. Using these tools, you can find a new level of rhythmic fluency and an enhanced musical voice.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm
1/11 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
This class focuses on developing the drummer’s sense of musicality; the essential element of playing which can take your drumming beyond patterns and exercises and bring it to life. Students explore a wide variety of concepts, including time feel, meaningful interaction, melodic soloing, dynamic balance, and finding one’s individual sound. Through listening, transcribing, playing and discussion, the class brings awareness to that most fundamental component of music: the joy of creation!
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 7:45 – 9:15pm
9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks, no class on 11/23)
The vast majority of music students will experience a sense of frustration with their progress throughout the course of their evolution as musicians. This can manifest as the feeling of reaching a plateau, or feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work needed to advance, or feeling guilty for not having more time/motivation to devote to practice. While some students find ways to channel this frustration to fuel their work ethic, many others will lapse in their practice or quit entirely.
This class, open to all instruments & levels, will explore ways of reinforcing a healthy, effective mindset in one’s practice. In learning to recognize the most common emotional traps (complacency on one side, and futility on the other), and understanding the importance of seeing the larger picture of your current level and the direction you’re headed, you can find an equilibrium which will provide the freedom to work and play at music without the distractions of ego and ambition.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
In honor of the CJC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration we’re offering a special 10% discount for all Fall Online Classes! Simply use the code Celebrate25 during registration.
Valid through 9/18, (not valid for in-person classes or workshops).
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 6 – 7:30pm
9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks, no class on 11/23)
A hands-on class for drummers who would like to refine their stick technique & control for drum set playing. Students will learn & explore basic rudiments, variations, combinations, and exercises which apply these patterns to musical phrases. The study of rudimental drumming also provides an excellent window into the finer aspects of technique, including grip angles, finger/wrist/arm roles, and Moeller-based movement.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
In honor of the CJC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration we’re offering a special 10% discount for all Fall Online Classes! Simply use the code Celebrate25 during registration.
Valid through 9/18, (not valid for in-person classes or workshops).
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 6 – 7:30pm
7/6 – 8/10 (6 weeks)
The study of bop drumming has long been the most common point of entry for jazz drumming students, and it persists to this day as the de facto standard method of attaining fluency in the language of jazz drumming. However, the extent to which the music has evolved since the early/mid 20th century makes it difficult (if not impossible) to fully comprehend jazz drumming in its present form without wider context. The post-bop drummers who collectively reshaped the role of the drummer in jazz music (including Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and Jack DeJohnette) are our most important teachers when exploring the possibilities of how to modernize the bop approach; in learning more about their approaches to rhythmic phrasing, drum set vocabulary, interaction within an ensemble, and pushing the boundaries of expectation, we obtain crucial insights into the connection between the past & the present. This class will offer an overview of these post-bop innovators, through the study of audio/video examples and various written examples & exercises. Open to drummers of all levels, as well as to any musicians who wish to deepen their understanding of the evolution of modern jazz drumming.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 7:45 – 9:15pm
4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks)
For this installment of our Jazz Drum Style Deep Dive Series, explore the music, style and techniques of Jimmy Cobb and Philly Joe Jones, widely known for their collaborations with Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and countless others. Through listening, discussion and analysis, we’ll draw lessons from their music to be applied to our own development as players.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Wednesdays 6 – 7:30pm
4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks)
This class, open to drummers of all levels, will explore many aspects of drum soloing & improvisation in various musical contexts. For beginners, several basic concepts will be introduced, such as the drummer’s role & responsibility during a solo, understanding song forms, trading, and solo vocabulary. Intermediate & advanced topics will focus on melodic approaches, thematic development, dynamics & time feel, and the ultimate goal of transcending technique to be able to express one’s musical voice without distraction. Listening examples will be provided, featuring the soloing approaches of some of the most historically influential drummers.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Thursdays 7:45 – 9:15pm
1/13 – 3/17 (10 weeks)
For this installment of our Jazz Drum Style Deep Dive Series, explore the music, style and techniques of Jeff “Tain” Watts and Bill Stewart, widely known for their innovative and influential contributions to post-bop drum language collaborating with contemporary masters Branford Marsalis, John Scofield and countless others. Through listening, discussion and analysis, we’ll draw lessons from their music to be applied to our own development as players.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Thursdays 6 – 7:30pm
1/13 – 3/17 (10 weeks)
A solid sense of rhythm is one of the main unifying traits of great musicians. As music students, all of our studies are built upon the foundation of our rhythmic fluency, which is why a dedicated focus on rhythm is such an essential part of developing our musical voice. This class, open to musicians of any instrument, will provide a series of concepts and exercises for rhythmic study, ranging from the basics (meter, notation, counting, syncopation) to more advanced focus (polyrhythm, polymeter, displacement, odd groupings, stacked/nested rhythms). With practice of these rhythmic exercises, students will find a new level of ease and understanding when encountering or exploring advanced rhythmic ideas, which can free up exciting new realms of creative expression.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
Thursdays 6 – 7:30pm
9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks, no class 11/25)
A hands-on class for drummers who would like to refine their stick technique & control for drum set playing. Students will learn & explore basic rudiments, variations, combinations, and exercises which apply these patterns to musical phrases. The study of rudimental drumming also provides an excellent window into the finer aspects of technique, including grip angles, finger/wrist/arm roles, and Moeller-based movement.
To register, follow this link to the CJC’s website.
Please note: All Listed Classes and Workshops are Pacific Time. This course will be conducted live via video conferencing. A computer or other device with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection is required. Log-in information will be sent to students before the first class meeting!
