The Original GIVE THE DRUMMERS SOME!
Now Available As Digital Download
The classic R&B/Funk book (5 stars Modern Drummer), which has been unavailable for some time. 276 pages. Biographies, interviews, discographies, archival photos. In pdf form, laptop, iPad & smart phone compatible. 26 famous drummers, plus transcriptions and audio mp3s of 90 famous R&B and Funk grooves.
New Funk iPod Video Packages
8 Packages Available, 12+ videos per package
Advanced Funk Drumming
A Progressive Approach To Modern Funk Beats
"... I found the looping QuickTime and iPod clips very helpful in digging into these interesting patterns. Jim Payne has created a modern package that will continue to spread his message on the funk.”
~ Steve Smith
"Clear, concise and to the point. Makes practicing a pleasure. I love it. A job well done."
~ Elliot Fine - author of 4-Way Coordination, former percussionist with the Minneapolis Symphony.
Endorsements by Peter Erskine, Stanton Moore, Bill Stewart, Zoro and more.
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Jim featured in Jan. issue of Modern Drummer. |
Check out the Beat of the Week!
Jim had a very successful drum clinic with Mike Clark at the PASIC convention.
1000 in attendence to see and hear Jim and Mike funk it up
with tracks, beats, double drumming, solos
and a demonstration of the history of funk.








