Drum Workshop: Developing The Tools To Play With Good Feel with Jeremy Steinkoler at California Jazz Conservatory

As drummers, weÕve all heard the word feel mentioned a lot when it comes to playing various styles of music. But what is feel? What constitutes a good musical feel? What tools do you need to acquire in order to develop it, and how do you develop your instincts for playing with good feel? In this clinic, weÕll dive into how the drummer makes the music sound and feel good (like Duke Ellington said, ÒIf it sounds good and it feels good, it is good!Ó). WeÕll break this big concept down into smaller technical and conceptual building blocks, covering touch, tone, dynamics, pocket, swing, and groove...

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As drummers, weÕve all heard the word feel mentioned a lot when it comes to playing various styles of music. But what is feel? What constitutes a good musical feel? What tools do you need to acquire in order to develop it, and how do you develop your instincts for playing with good feel? In this clinic, weÕll dive into how the drummer makes the music sound and feel good (like Duke Ellington said, ÒIf it sounds good and it feels good, it is good!Ó). WeÕll break this big concept down into smaller technical and conceptual building blocks, covering touch, tone, dynamics, pocket, swing, and groove. WeÕll examine which characteristics of feel differ from style to style and which concepts are similar, and dig some musical examples of drummers playing with great feel across a range of styles. Basic familiarity with jazz, rock, funk, and blues drumming styles recommended, but open to all levels.

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