Jazz - Drums - Pro School Course

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The study of jazz and the concepts and techniques necessary for successful performance of this style on the drum set. Topics covered include the study of significant and innovative drummers from the key periods of the development of jazz (bebop, cool jazz, post bop, modal jazz, and fusion), learning key repertoire and how this repertoire is interpreted in each of the styles and periods. Drumset techniques (rudiments, stickings, hand-foot combinations, coordination) as applied to the various styles/periods of jazz, with a primary focus of developing strong time-keeping and 'comping' (accompanying) ability. Study the fundamental ways of accompanying in jazz (playing 'in two,' 'in four,' playing 3/4 'in one' and 'in three,' playing 'straight' versus playing 'loose' or 'open'). Applying similar techniques to improvisation both within comping and as a soloist. The study of jazz song forms and melodies (blues, 16-bar, 24-bar, 32 bar, AABA, rhythm changes), the learning and singing of jazz "heads" (melodies) and orchestrating them on the drum set as a basis for developing strong musical sense and improvisation skills. Learn to groove (swing). Playing with the bassist, learning what the bassist does, outlining form and building interest and direction within an ensemble. Study the use of dynamics and exchanging rhythmic and melodic ideas with the other players and similar musical elements both during comping and soloing. Upon completion of the course the student should be able to support the ensemble with a strong groove and knowledge of musical form, enhance the ensemble and soloist, and demonstrate basic solo vocabulary in each song form presented.

In Class Credits: 24

Project Credits: 16

Total Credits: 40

Eligibilty

Instrument playing experience: at least 2-5 years.

Added advantage for those who have studied in: The Trinity Rock & Pop School / Rock School from Grade 4 onwards I Trinity Guild Hall / ABRSM from Grade 3 and above.

If not, the student should have adequate knowledge in music theory, which shall be tested by our teachers. This would include music concepts, reading and writing skills (tabs, notations, etc.)

The student has to prepare 2 pieces of contrasting styles; e.g. fast tempo v/s slow tempo.

The student has to demonstrate the ability to play along with a click track and the ability to sight-read.

The student has to submit a video clip of them playing the instrument solo.

Fluency in English

Privileges

10 Hours of advance booking available per week for individual practice and projects.

Unlimited spot bookings available for individual practice and projects on first come first serve basis.

Access to studio facility for recording projects.

Access to Band Rehearsal room for performances projects.

Access to auditorium for performances projects and shows.

Rules

Bookings are made available subject to project brief, class schedule and availability.

Student has to pass in all projects for successful completion of the module.

Attendance percentage lower than 50% disqualifies the student from the current module.

In the event of failure in a module or disqualification from a module, a student can test out of the module. Testing out charges will be applicable.

The focus here will be on providing a condensed, yet thorough, practical approach to the drums – through simple and fundamental techniques and concepts that can be easily learned and quickly applied.

Each module will focus on the required instrumental techniques for performing in a given style, with the emphasis on learning these techniques through studying actual music and musical application, rather than focusing on a wealth of technical exercises.

In addition to these technical fundamentals, each course will begin with a study of the development and key artists and repertoire of a given style. True School believes that it is through the study and emulation of key artists and ensembles that a student first begins to grasp a style of music.

The course will then move into the specific musical elements of each style through the study of representative repertoire, harmony, melody, rhythms, sound, groove, improvisation and the like.

TSM (The True School of Music)

The True School of Music endeavours to be the vanguard of providing music education of the highest caliber, helping students take the initial steps or continue their journey to higher levels in the music industry. It has an international faculty drawn from Manhattan School of Music, New York City for its professional program, international DJs for the DJing courses, and studio & live sound and music production courses authored by The Academy of Contemporary Music, UK.

Here students will learn western and Indian instruments, music production, composition, studio & live sound and DJing, through full and part-time courses. True School has some of the world's leading professional tutors, state-of-the-art music facilities, current experience and the industry connections to be able to succeed in this space.