Drum Break Weekend
Drum Break Weekend: Blues drumming – technique, groove and authenticity!
Where & when: Barnett Hill, Guildford,UK
Saturday/Sunday 27 & 28 November 2010
Tutor: Colin Woolway
Respected UK musician and Drumsense founder, Colin Woolway kicks off the first Drum Break with a bespoke weekend for all levels of drummers keen to get their technique, feel and stylistic skills right! During the course of the weekend, you will also have the benefit of playing with guitarists in various blues styles and grooves.
Avoid disappointment and book your place today!
Blues drumming - style and feel
What is Blues drumming? It's not just about keeping time; it's about understanding where the music is coming from. In this session, we will discuss blues drumming techniques, how to drive or hold back, and blues phrases that every drummer should know.
Rudiments - contemporary use
Rudiments evolved through marching and parade drumming. What use are they to the contemporary rock or blues drummer? Is there any point to a paradiddle? You will find out...
Hi Hat patterns and techniques
The way a drummer plays the hi hat can make or break the feel of a tune. We can always practice hi hat patterns but what about feel, and what about technique? Can studying the Moeller technique help hi hat playing? The answers await....
Twin pedal - yes or no?
“Don’t bother with two pedals until you learn to play one!” Is this a good philosophy? Why have two sticks on the snare and toms but only one beater on the bass? Should every beginner’s kit come with a twin pedal? Let’s discuss!...
Payment details: Full payment or a non-refundable deposit of £100 made online.
What to bring
To bring - drum sticks and optional stool. Use of recording equipment is permitted during the day. You will be provided with course material as well as blank tab sheets.
What's included
The course consists of two full days (10am-5pm) of first class tuition from Colin Woolway, all-day refreshments*, lunch, evening meal on Saturday and all your course materials.
*Includes coffee, tea and water and excludes alcoholic beverages.
Notes
Accommodation is not included in the Drum Break package.
If you wish to book just the Saturday or Sunday then please call
0845 458 7372.
The Tutors
Colin Woolway - A professional drummer who toured the world for 20 years, including eight years as Suzi Quatro's drummer, and then he hung up the touring boots to concentrate on teaching. This resulted in a very busy teaching studio, the aforementioned books, a percussion video and more recently, the Drumsense Teaching Project. He also used to write an educational column, called Teasers, each month for Rhythm magazine, the UK produced drummers magazine. Now, however, he writes the Getting Started column in Rhythm magazine.