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    HISTORY:

• HISTORY OF DRUMMING
  

         This is a survey class focusing on the evolution of drum set performance.

• THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN 
  

         JOHN BONHAM

         There would be no contemporary rock & roll drumming without John Bonham. This class examines this great drummer's style and
         how it pertains to "today's" Rock.

• THE L.A. SOUND:                                                                                                                                                     
  

         JIM KELTNER, JIM GORDON, RUSS KUNKLE, JEFF PORCARO AND JOHN GUERIN

         This class takes a look at how these five top session drummers contributed to some of the greatest music to come out of the L.A. music
         scene in the 1970's.

• THE MUSIC OF THE METERS

         NEW ORLEANS FUNK     

         The funky music of the Meters was driven by the deep groove of Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste. This class will examine the construction
          of his various grooves in order to develop a New Orleans funk feel.

• ROCK & ROLL                                                                                                                                                                                             

        THE LATE 1950's TO MID 1960's: EARL PALMER, HAL BLAINE AND GARY CHESTER

         Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine, and Gary Chester are three of the most recorded drummers of all time. This class will examine the playing
         styles of these session masters and the songs they made "hits".

• THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN

         Drummer Benny Benjamin played on many of the Motown hits. This class will not only analyze his drumming style and the songs he
         played on, but it will also examine the other great drummers of Motown.

• THE MUSIC OF JAMES BROWN                                                                                                                                                             

         THE ROOTS OF FUNK DRUMMING 

          Whether it was Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Starks, or the other drummers of James Brown they all made it funky. This class presents the
         "nuts and bolts" of the "Funky Drummer".

• THE SESSION DRUMMERS OF NYC

         New York City has always had great session drummers. This class examines the work of four of NY's best: Bernard Purdie, Grady Tate,
         Steve Gadd, and Andy Newmark.

• THE MUSIC OF TOWER OF POWER                                                                                                                                                   

        DAVID GARIBALDI

        Tower of Power and it's drummer David Garibaldi defines "Bay Area" funk. This class looks at the the music of Tower of Power and the
         very influencial drumming style of David Garibaldi.

• RHYTHM AND BLUES                                                                                                                                                                              

         THE MUSIC OF: T. BONE WALKER, LOUIS JORDON, CAB CALLOWAY, AND WYNONIE HARRIS

         The period right after the Second World War experienced an explosion of the musical style called Rhythm and Blues. This class
          introduces the fundamentals of Rhythm and Blues drumming, as found in the music of these four founding fathers of R&B.

• CHICAGO ELECTRIC BLUES                                                                                                                                                                   

         FRED BELOW

         This class examines the classic Blues drumming of Fred Below. As the house drummer of Chess Records, Below was the top session
         man in Chicago.

• THE 1960's BRITISH ROCK INVASION
  

         The British invasion changed Rock & Roll forever. This class will examine the playing styles of Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon.

• THE MUSIC OF STAX RECORDS                                                                                                                                                                

         AL JACKSON JR.

         Al Jackson Jr. was the house drummer for Stax Records. His drumming can be heard on the music of Booker T. & The MG's, Wilson
         Pickett, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, and many others.This class analyzes this hit maker's drumming style.

• THE MUSIC OF JIMMY HENDRIX                                                                                                                                                          

         MITCH MITCHELL

         Mitch Mitchell's unique drumming style and how it propelled the music of Jimmy Hendrix will be the focus of this class.

• THE MUSIC OF HERBIE HANCOCK & CHICK COREA
  

         These two brilliant composer/pianists have hired some the greatest drummers in the business. This class will examine the playing
         styles of Steve Gadd, Harvey Mason, Mike Clarke, Airto, and Dave Weckl in the music of these two very influencial artists.

• THE MUSIC OF WEATHER REPORT

         Weather Report created brilliant fusion music. This class takes a look at the different drummers of Weather Report and their individual
         approaches to the music of this very important band.

• THE DRUMMERS OF FRANK ZAPPA
  

         Frank Zappa was one of Rock's most accomplished composers. His unique blend of contemporary classical music, guitar driven rock
         and satirical lyrics always included incredible drumming. This class will focus on a number of the drummers of Frank Zappa: Vinny
         Colaiuta,Terry Bozio, Cherster Thompson, and Aynsley Dunbar.

• MEAT AND POTATOES                                                                                                                                                                     

         AMERICAN ROCK DRUMMING                       

         The simple but solid beat of Rock will be the subject of this class, focusing on the drummers of these popular rockers: Bruce
         Springsteen, John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Seeger, and Bryan Adams.

• ALTERNATIVE ROCK DRUMMING
  

         This musical style took over the world of Rock in the 1990's. This class will explore this drumming style, heard in the music of Nirvana, 
         Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.