Establish, as a drummer, a sense of being a contributor to the foundation of the rhythm section in order to support your fellow musicians. Other topics covered include treatment of tempo and how to establish a groove in the rhythm section. Instructors: Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Gary Husband, and Dom Famularo Play-Along: Stratus Foundational topics: Tempo, technique, dynamics, phrasing, listening, and interaction [gdlr_core_button button-text="Get Tickets" button-link="#tribe-tickets" button-link-target="_blank" margin-right="20px" ] View Terms and Conditions Prior Student Testimonials This was a life changing experience! Kellie Rae T. The Art of the Rhythm Section Retreat was amazing. I learned so much from all of the coaches! Malachi S. It was incredible playing with Billy and Spectrum 40 Band and benefitting from each of the coaches’ perspectives! Ron W. In a word, transformational! Ioannis G. About the Series Legendary drummer Billy Cobham is opening his musical world up in a first-of-its-kind exclusive online workshop series: Billy Cobham’s Guide to Stress-Free Drumming. In a series of 9 three-hour monthly workshops, Cobham and a group of hand-picked guests – world-class drummers Dennis Chambers, Gary Husband, Will Calhoun and Dom Famularo – will teach the art of playing “simply but effectively.” Cobham and his guests will explore how to be the pulse, creating a foundation to support your fellow musicians while injecting your musical history and unique voice into your performance. These masterclasses will offer live coaching, giving participants a chance to have their playing personally reviewed by some of the greatest drummers in the world. The Opportunity of a Lifetime! Drumless Play-Alongs Each class includes a download of a Billy Cobham original composition, drumless play-along, and PDF transcription. Attendees have the opportunity to submit recordings of themselves playing along to Billy’s original songs and can receive live feedback from Billy and the instructors. Meet Your Instructors [gdlr_core_tabs] [gdlr_core_tab title="Billy Cobham"]Widely acknowledged as the greatest fusion drummer of all time, Cobham came to prominence in the late ’60s and early ’70s playing on seminal recordings by Miles Davis and then the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A prolific band leader with more than 30 albums under his name, Cobham’s influence stretches well beyond the world of jazz. Billy Cobham's Guide To Stress Free Drumming is the culmination of his life’s work.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Dennis Chambers"]Dennis Chambers is a legendary, well respected American drummer who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, and Parliament/Funkadelic. Dennis is mostly known for his ability to perform with impeccable and funky timing in whatever style he’s called upon to play, as well as his incredible, fast chops.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Gary Husband"]Gary Husband is one of a rare breed of musicians in that his expression is divided equally in his capacity as a drummer and a keyboardist of international repute. His classical roots, his quest and development in the improvisational, jazz and jazz/fusion areas – not to mention his tenure in the pop, rock, funk and blues circuits – are all evident inside Gary’s distinct and far- reaching musical personality.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Dom Famularo"]Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 40 years. Dom’s career has been built upon his unique skills as a drummer, educator, author and motivational speaker.[/gdlr_core_tab] [/gdlr_core_tabs]

Lining up the upper body with the lower body - where does it all start? Giving each limb of the body a task that will only work if all limbs work together. Playing the phrase and NOT the “number”. Working within symmetrical patterns (2 bar, 4 bar, 8 bar, 16 bar & 32 patterns) that establish solid performance foundations to support the band as a unit. Instructors: Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Dom Famularo Play-Along: Red & Yellow Cabriolet Foundational topics: Phrasing, symmetry, hand and foot coordination [gdlr_core_button button-text="Get Tickets" button-link="#tribe-tickets" button-link-target="_blank" margin-right="20px" ] View Terms and Conditions Prior Student Testimonials The laid back vibe was very welcoming and helpful. Alex D. The quality of the teachers and their great and helpful attitudes. Theodore M. An excellent class, thank you! I may not be able to make it every month, however I am signed up for the next one! David W. Looking forward to the next class. Evo I. Students in the class are from various backgrounds with various skill levels. This is a class that will help students of all levels. Alfred H. About the Series Legendary drummer Billy Cobham is opening his musical world up in a first-of-its-kind exclusive Masterclass series. In a series of 3 three-hour classes, Cobham and a group of hand-picked guests will teach the art of playing “simply but effectively.” Cobham and his guests will explore how to be the pulse, creating a foundation to support your fellow musicians while injecting your musical history and unique voice into your performance. The Opportunity of a Lifetime! Drumless Play-Alongs Each class includes a download of a Billy Cobham original composition, drumless play-along, and PDF transcription. Meet Your Instructors [gdlr_core_tabs] [gdlr_core_tab title="Billy Cobham"]Widely acknowledged as the greatest fusion drummer of all time, Cobham came to prominence in the late ’60s and early ’70s playing on seminal recordings by Miles Davis and then the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A prolific band leader with more than 30 albums under his name, Cobham’s influence stretches well beyond the world of jazz. Billy Cobham's Guide To Stress Free Drumming is the culmination of his life’s work.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Dennis Chambers"]Dennis Chambers is a legendary, well respected American drummer who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, and Parliament/Funkadelic. Dennis is mostly known for his ability to perform with impeccable and funky timing in whatever style he’s called upon to play, as well as his incredible, fast chops.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Dom Famularo"]Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 40 years. Dom’s career has been built upon his unique skills as a drummer, educator, author and motivational speaker.[/gdlr_core_tab][/gdlr_core_tabs]

During this Masterclass you will explore topics including playing on top of the beat, in the center of the beat and behind the beat, Ghost Notes usage, Phrasing, and more Instructors: Billy Cobham, Gary Husband, Dom Famularo Play-Along: Serengetti Plains Foundational topics: Interpretation, phrasing, ghost notes, tempo [sc name="bc-interpreting-musical-passages"] View Terms and Conditions Prior Student Testimonials The laid back vibe was very welcoming and helpful. Alex D. You cant get this anywhere else, it’s not like going to music school, it’s more than than just a private lesson and the methods really work, it’s money very well invested. Santiago R. An excellent class, thank you! I may not be able to make it every month, however I am signed up for the next one! David W. Looking forward to the next class. Evo I. Students in the class are from various backgrounds with various skill levels. This is a class that will help students of all levels. Alfred H. About the Series Legendary drummer Billy Cobham is opening his musical world up in a first-of-its-kind exclusive Masterclass series. In a series of 3 three-hour classes, Cobham and a group of hand-picked guests will teach the art of playing “simply but effectively.” Cobham and his guests will explore how to be the pulse, creating a foundation to support your fellow musicians while injecting your musical history and unique voice into your performance. These masterclasses will include a Q&A session, giving participants a chance to personally interact with some of the greatest drummers in the world. The Opportunity of a Lifetime! Drumless Play-Alongs Each class includes a download of a Billy Cobham original composition, drumless play-along, and PDF transcription. Meet Your Instructors [gdlr_core_tabs] [gdlr_core_tab title="Billy Cobham"]Widely acknowledged as the greatest fusion drummer of all time, Cobham came to prominence in the late ’60s and early ’70s playing on seminal recordings by Miles Davis and then the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A prolific band leader with more than 30 albums under his name, Cobham’s influence stretches well beyond the world of jazz. Billy Cobham's Guide To Stress Free Drumming is the culmination of his life’s work.[/gdlr_core_tab][gdlr_core_tab title="Gary Husband"]Gary Husband is one of a rare breed of musicians in that his expression is divided equally in his capacity as a drummer and a keyboardist of international repute. His classical roots, his quest and development in the improvisational, jazz and jazz/fusion areas – not to mention his tenure in the pop, rock, funk and blues circuits – are all evident inside Gary’s distinct and far- reaching musical personality.[/gdlr_core_tab][gdlr_core_tab title="Dom Famularo"]Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 40 years. Dom’s career has been built upon his unique skills as a drummer, educator, author and motivational speaker.[/gdlr_core_tab][/gdlr_core_tabs] [sc name="bc-interpreting-musical-passages-embed"]

Playing music as phrases and not as numbers. Providing examples from music portfolio. Instructors: Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Gary Husband, Will Calhoun, Dom Famularo Play-Along: Spectrum, Cuba On The Horizon Foundational topics: Time signatures, phrasing, odd times, transitions [sc name="bc-working-odd-time-signatures" ] View Terms and Conditions Prior Student Testimonials The laid back vibe was very welcoming and helpful. Alex D. Don't consider. Just do it!!! How else can you get multiple great teachers to work with at once for that amount of time and for that amount of $$? Larry R. An excellent class, thank you! I may not be able to make it every month, however I am signed up for the next one! David W. You cant get this anywhere else, it’s not like going to music school, it’s more than than just a private lesson and the methods really work, it’s money very well invested. Santiago R. Students in the class are from various backgrounds with various skill levels. This is a class that will help students of all levels. Alfred H. About the Series Legendary drummer Billy Cobham is opening his musical world up in a first-of-its-kind exclusive Masterclass series. In a series of 3 three-hour classes, Cobham and a group of hand-picked guests will teach the art of playing “simply but effectively.” Cobham and his guests will explore how to be the pulse, creating a foundation to support your fellow musicians while injecting your musical history and unique voice into your performance. These masterclasses will include a Q&A session, giving participants a chance to personally interact with some of the greatest drummers in the world. Drumless Play-Alongs Each class includes a download of a Billy Cobham original composition, drumless play-along, and PDF transcription. Meet Your Instructors [gdlr_core_tabs] [gdlr_core_tab title="Billy Cobham"]Widely acknowledged as the greatest fusion drummer of all time, Cobham came to prominence in the late ’60s and early ’70s playing on seminal recordings by Miles Davis and then the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A prolific band leader with more than 30 albums under his name, Cobham’s influence stretches well beyond the world of jazz. Billy Cobham's Guide To Stress Free Drumming is the culmination of his life’s work.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Dennis Chambers"]Dennis Chambers is a legendary, well respected American drummer who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, and Parliament/Funkadelic. Dennis is mostly known for his ability to perform with impeccable and funky timing in whatever style he’s called upon to play, as well as his incredible, fast chops.[/gdlr_core_tab] [gdlr_core_tab title="Gary Husband"]Gary Husband is one of a rare breed of musicians in that his expression is divided equally in his capacity as a drummer and a keyboardist of international repute. His classical roots, his quest and development in the improvisational, jazz and jazz/fusion areas – not to mention his tenure in the pop, rock, funk and blues circuits – are all evident inside Gary’s distinct and far- reaching musical personality.[/gdlr_core_tab][gdlr_core_tab title="Will Calhoun"]Will Calhoun is a widely acclaimed drummer and recipient of the prestigious Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Award for outstanding performance by a drummer, and Best New Drummer by Modern Drummer Magazine’s Readers Poll. His unique blend of improvisational and hard rock drumming can be found on each of Living Colour’s four Epic releases.[/gdlr_core_tab][gdlr_core_tab title="Dom Famularo"]Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 40 years. Dom’s career has been built upon his unique skills as a drummer, educator, author and motivational speaker.[/gdlr_core_tab][/gdlr_core_tabs] [sc name="bc-working-odd-time-signatures-embed" ]