Chris Jamieson School of Drumming
The Lessons
At The Chris Jamieson School of Drumming I believe that anyone should be able to learn drums and pursue the path and goals that they want to, in whatever style they prefer. Lessons are shaped entirely around the student in order to achieve this and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience and want to develop your playing and explore new concepts and techniques, there is a pathway for every individual. Lessons are on a 1-2-1 basis and are taught on electronic drum kits in a specially designed studio. Grades can also be offered in three internationally recognised syllabuses, from Initial, all the way to grade 8, and don't forget, grades 6-8 offer valuable UCAS points for those considering going to university.
Tailored Lessons
At the Chris Jamieson School of Drumming lessons can be completely tailored around the needs of the individual. Maybe you have never played drums before and want to take your first steps. Perhaps you want to play along to your favourite songs but don't know where to start, or maybe you have aspirations of playing in a band with your friends. The Chris Jamieson School of Drumming is the perfect place to start this journey. And if you are further along the path in your drumming journey and want to brush up on a concept or develop a new skill, that is covered too, from sight reading and running backing tracks to exploring the world of technology and its new found place in drumming, to double kick and left foot clave, you can do all of this at the Chris Jamieson School of Drumming in a fun and timely manner.
Journeys In Rhythm Drum Course
IN DEVELOPMENT
Created to help new drummers through there first steps into the world of drumming, but also designed to compliment the three main Drum Syllabuses detailed below, Journeys In Rhythm has been created by Chris Jamieson to take the student from absolute beginner to expert, and is exclusive to all subscribing students of The Chris Jamieson Drum School. It comes in PDF format with supporting videos, to help you develop at your own pace, at a time that suits you, and provides you with all the skills you need to enter any grade on any of the major syllabuses, or simply become the drummer that you always wanted to be.
GRADED COURSES
Rockschool
For the budding rock and pop drummer Rockschool provide an excellent syllabus covering tunes across a broad range of genres and artists, from 60's pop, rock and soul, to modern hip hop, funk, reggae, fusion and metal. Offering their material and support online, as well as in hardcopy, Rockschool is a great choice to help the modern drummer develop all the skills they need to be a burning player in the 21st century.
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Artists covered on the Rockschool Syllabus include: Coldplay, Eminem, Queen, Michael Jackson, Drake, Marvin Gaye, Stormzy, Stevie Wonder, Chase & Status, Dirty Loops, Billy Cobham.
Trinity Rock and Pop
Trinity have a long and distinguished history in providing excellent and comprehensive music courses, particularly in jazz and classical, and now they bring their expertise to the world of rock and pop.
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An excellent course for quickly developing technical skills and challenging yourself as a modern drummer, Trinity excel in providing courses that develop the reading, listening and technical abilities of the drummer in a musical way. Although not too challenging, the Trinity Rock and Pop Syllabus certainly likes to push students, and suits the driven individual.
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Artists covered on the Trinity Rock and Pop Syllabus include: James Brown, Bob Marley, Arctic Monkeys,Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Chic, The Beatles, Paramore, Iron Maiden, The Foo Fighters, Toto, Rush, Tool.
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(Purchase of Books Required)
Trinity Jazz
In the past I have often referred to the Trinity Jazz Course as "The Proper One," or "The Stuffy One," but the truth is the Trinity Jazz course is the original, and it is a BEAST! If you wish to be a well rounded, technically gifted monster of a drummer, then this is the syllabus for you, but it hits hard.
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Of course, it eases the student in gently, but the Trinity Jazz course soon demands that the student develops a wide array of techniques across a broad range of genres. Drawing predominantly from jazz, musical theatre and soundtracks, with a strong emphasis on rudimental playing, the student will develop great sight reading abilities, musicality and technical skill, and once you hit grade 8, what an absolute beast of a drummer you will be!!!
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Tunes covered by the Trinity Jazz Course include:
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The Double Bubble Duchess (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Spain (Chick Corea), Helpless (Hamilton), Caravan (Duke Ellington), Tombo in 7/4 (Airto Moreira), Grebfruit (Benny Greb).
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(Purchase of Books Required)