Jazz Trio Workshop Recap!

Yesterday’s Jazz Trio Workshop was a GREAT afternoon. We were joined by Kyle Hancock (guitar) and Sarah Renz (bass), who gave the students their perspectives on small ensemble playing and specifically what they look for in drummers.

There is no faster way to improve than by playing with working professionals.

Be sure to subscribe to the studio’s YouTube channel as the videos from this event will be posted this week. Below is a quick video featuring longtime member Thomas Linderman working out a version of John Coltrane’s Giant Steps with a 5/4 twist on it.

A New, Easier Way to Schedule

In the past couple weeks, I have been working on some administrative matters designed to make your experience here easier and more convenient. Starting with the September lesson cycle, you can schedule and pay directly through the website.

As a matter of courtesy to the other students - please book yourself into the same time slot each week to minimize disruptions to the other students’ schedules.

Watch the video below for more detail:

Recording Improvements in the Studio

Spent some time this evening getting the 4 piece set up dialed in with the recording software... this is the set up that the students here use and our production value on the student recordings is now much higher than before.

To get the full effect, use good headphones when you watch this!

Always striving to be better in every facet. Always forward.

When a Little Frustration is a Good Thing...

Frustration is something that we ALL encounter in different phases of life.  It could be work, it could be school, it could be something personal.  It does happen to everyone.

Frustration, in some ways, is a positive thing, and I’ll explain why in one minute. 

From a teacher’s standpoint, the level of a student’s frustration is something that I pay very close attention to.  There is hard work, and there is fun.  

We want to balance the hard work aspect of studying an instrument with the FUN aspect of studying an instrument.  There should always be some of both to keep the student engaged and moving forward. 

Why is a little frustration a positive thing?

Because it shows that the Student cares about what they are doing and they want to do a good job and they are willing to spend the energy required to do a good job.  That is a huge positive. 

If you ever have any questions about this or other aspects of the studio, please email me or DM me.  Thanks for your support.  

Magic 3s - for intermediate/advanced students

One of the rudiments which does not get as much attention as it should is the Triple Stroke Roll (this is Rudiment #5 on the Percussive Arts Society list). I wrote Magic 3s to help a student who is working on the skill. Be patient with this one and start slowly (i.e. 85bpm), then increase as you are able. Good luck!

Magic 3s by Bryan Tuk Drums

Upcoming Events for May at the Studio

Upcoming events for May!

Sunday, May 12th, 5pm - Practice Pad Session for advanced/intermediate players. This is an opportunity for DCI/WGI experience level players to get together and play some exercises together. Free event.

Monday, May 20th, Djembe Class with Paco. $25 per guest, djembes are available for rent, but you must reserve in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.