The course is flexible, designed to the needs and aspirations of each individual.

Regardless of the teaching format, diverse materials are used, such as:

Book/online course “Brazilian Drumming”.
Book “PLAY!” (with play-alongs).
Book “PLAY 2” (with play-alongs).
Material from the course “Bass and Drums: Playing Together!” (with playback).
Material published in MD Brasil magazine (since 2006), such as articles on “The Wonderful World of Rims” [part 1], “Learning to Read Without Trauma” [4 parts], “Power Up Your Fills” [cover story part 1 – part 2], “101 Grooves That Can Save Your Skin” [3 parts], “Cross Rhythms” [4 parts], “Metric Modulation” [3 parts], “Linear Rhythms” [2 parts], “Ghost Notes” [part 1 – part 2], “Not Everything is in Four” [part 1 – part 2 – part 3 – part 4], “Creating Odd Grooves” [part 1 – part 2], “eighth-note exercises” [part 1], “Studying to Make Mistakes” etc.
Original material with play-alongs.

Beyond the drum-focused aspects (reading/writing, technique, rudiments/application of rudiments, coordination, independence, rhythmic sense, metronome practice, sound, dynamics, stylistic practice, double bass, solo/improvisation, phrasing, groove creation, practice with various types of drumsticks, relationship with other instruments etc.), the aim is also to develop perception, musical appreciation and musical conception.

General Information:

The classes are private and last for 30 or 60 minutes. They can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

Interested in studying with Christiano Rocha?