Melodic Drumming with Isaac Schwartz at California Jazz Conservatory

As drummers, itÕs easy to bounce from one idea to another and regurgitate licks and fills weÕve learned rather than genuinely composing in the moment. By concentrating on one or a couple ideas and expanding on them, musicians can tell a story through their instruments and have more of an emotional impact with less randomness and fewer notes. We will focus on the concepts of theme, permutation, and orchestration to get the most out of our instrument. Isaac has been playing drums for 16 years and is currently a member of 7 bands that draw from a wide range of styles including blues, jazz, rock, balkanmusic and much more...

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As drummers, itÕs easy to bounce from one idea to another and regurgitate licks and fills weÕve learned rather than genuinely composing in the moment. By concentrating on one or a couple ideas and expanding on them, musicians can tell a story through their instruments and have more of an emotional impact with less randomness and fewer notes. We will focus on the concepts of theme, permutation, and orchestration to get the most out of our instrument. Isaac has been playing drums for 16 years and is currently a member of 7 bands that draw from a wide range of styles including blues, jazz, rock, balkanmusic and much more. He has been running his own private teaching studio for years as well as doing clinics and coaching in local schools.,

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