Building on his hugely successful teaching practice, Daddy Funk Drums uses clinics and masterclasses to reach groups of like-minded people and get them excited about drums, drumming, life and music.
A Daddy Funk Drums Masterclass is the perfect way to see one of the UK's leading drum educators in performance. It includes a discussion about the craft of drumming, and an opportunity to ask questions about technique, style, and the history of rhythm.
The Drum Masterclass has been tailored to perfectly suit online delivery, meaning it can be broadcast live to any location worldwide.
Performance that tracks through:
Funk, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Jungle, Dubstep & Broken Beats.
Rhythm Ninja: #RhythmNinja:
The relationship between Drums & martial arts, extreme sports (Parkour, Skateboarding) and other sports like Tennis, Climbing & Formula 1.
The Science of Groove:
Drum Beats as a precision form married with human feel to create an emotional response in others.
Neurological Aspect:
Left/Right Brain · Concious/Subconscious mind.
Musculature:
Wrists, ankles, forearms, shoulders, thighs. Engram's: Repetition for muscle memory & Neurological retention.
History of Groove:
The progression of 'Urban Rhythmic' forms & their relevance within the timeline of modern culture.
The Time Illusion:
D'Angelo & Ahmir QuestLove Thompson's Broken Beats style from Neo Soul · Fatback from New Orleans · Keith Carlock, Steely Dan.
Music The Business:
Living and working as a pro drummer · Studio & recording technique.
You can also contact Daddy Funk Drums by phone or email at:
07989 303009
daddyfunkdrums@gmail.com
Exclusive access to professional drum equipment: As a Daddy Funk Drums student, you also benefit from well-established professional relationships within the music industry. Through associations with leading distributors including BR Distribution, John Hornby Skewes & Co and Rubix Distribution, Daddy Funk is able to support students in sourcing high-quality, world-class drum equipment. This includes respected brands such as: Istanbul Agop Cymbals, Ahead Hardware & Cases, Attack Drumheads, and Los Cabos Drumsticks
If there’s something specific you’ve seen or want to try, you can ask for expert, honest recommendations, request specific products, and have equipment sourced on your behalf. This ensures you’re always using gear that suits your playing style and supports your progress.
Important: This is an exclusive benefit available only to enrolled Daddy Funk Drums students. Equipment is not advertised or offered as a standalone retail service.
View the ranges available from Daddy Funk Drums in association with
BR Distribution ›› | John Hornby Skewes & Co ››
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