Private Lessons

[PeteA]

Hello all,
I just recently signed up on the boards here, though I've been a lurker for years.

I'm a self-taught drummer of about 8 years, tho to be honest, I've never (EVER) taken the time to learn the rudiments, at least not at a concious level, nor have I ever really thought about my technique. I've just been playing in a manner that I find comfortable. So lately I've been thinking that some of the limitations I face could be attirbuted to poor/misapplied technique. I believe that I could really benefit from private lessons, however, I'm finding it difficult to actually find a credible place that offers this type of instruction. I'm in the N. Dallas, Texas area and was wondering if anyone had any recomendations? I'm not looking for a full scale curriculum...just want something like a 30 min session once a week or so. Any ideas?

[MaltBuddow3]

ehem.... Just lurk around Denton for a while dear friend and you'll find all the help you need. You do realize that the greatest drum set teacher on Earth is here at UNT don't you? PM me.

[PeteA]

thanks, pm sent.

[cjcdrums]

Who's that, Malt?

[C.J.]

Yeah, who's that?

[PeteA]

In doing some research on the UNT percussion department, I'm guessing he's refering to Ed Soph.

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Ed_Soph.html

[MaltBuddow3]

Yes, that would be Ed Soph. He is God on wheels.

(If you don't believe me just ask Dave Weckl, Keith Carlock, or Ari Hoenig)

[bateria]

Any recommendations on stuff to check out to hear him play?

[MaltBuddow3]

The first album I ever heard him on was "Giant Steps" by Woody Herman. The first track "La Fiesta" will blow your mind! He's played on tons of stuff. Most recently he released a Live at Birdland album with the Stamm/Soph Project. I havn't really heard too many of his recordings, I just see him play a few times every semester and get my mind blown every Thursday in my lesson, but I think those two albums are great. The Stamm/Soph Project really shows off his brush work, and "Giant Steps" is a big band album, so with those albums you get to hear him in two different settings.

He also has a few books out. I think one is called Essential Drumset Techniques Volume 1. It has "Ed's Magic Chart" in the back with coordination exercises that will tear you a new one. His newest one is Musical Time, which also has a DVD.