STUDYING
WITH JOHN CARDOSO
(Beginner to Advanced Students)
Most problems
that drummers tend to have are easily corrected, although the complicated
aspect is how to correct those problems that exist. My drumming techniques
and methods will teach you how to correct problems and how to be your
own "Musical Doctor."
Reading
music is extremely critical and not as difficult as people would like
to believe. I can teach you how to read music within the first 15 minutes
of our first lesson.
Using the
metronome with all aspects of practice, will allow you to know if you
are playing a drum part or exercise correctly. It will also establish
an internal clock, which will assist you with timing skills.
You will
develop speed and endurance by using a metronome. This practice will
not only expand your timing capabilities, but will also enable you to
log your tempo on a weekly basis. Your speed will increase dramatically
if you stick to it.
You will
learn to play right & left handed lead to develop independence in
each hand. This is a key benefit on the drum set, and a technique that
will keep you from being restricted to any one groove, pattern or fill.
You can then progress to four-way independence.
Your learning
experience will also include learning Rudiments, single stroke roll,
doulblestroke roll, and closed rolls to correspond with the level of
your drumming capability. Once again, establishing a very high level
of independence.
My intensive
teaching method will enable you the freedom to play all styles and types
of music, which will allow you to adapt and handle any musical situation,
and be ready for the unexpected. The rest is up to you and the dedication
you bring fourth into your learning experience.
READING / SPEED DEVELOPMENT / METRONOME /
HAND-TO-HAND LEAD RUDIMENTS / FEEL
Practice
is a ritualistic procedure. For example, a weight lifter must continue
to lift weights to increase or maintain mass and volume. You must establish
a routine and dedication to the art. There are no shortcuts in the long
run, only long-term damage due to incorrect methodologies.
"A'nts
da notses, is da restses"
Murray Spivak, Wally Snow - the source and focus of my information (my
mentor's).
For more
information on private lessons, and publications, please contact me
at info@johncardoso.com