ONLINE LESSONS
Jim is now teaching online. He incorporates the experience gained from the R&B/Funk Online course he created and is teaching for Berklee College of Music.
Jim will asses the student's level and assign a set of exercises, grooves and songs using various materials (his books, DVDs and other materials which he will supply). Lessons will be tailored to the individual student and will take into account his/her experience and interests. Students send in the assignments weekly. Jim will watch, listen, critique and give feedback. He will then make a new assignment.
Lessons are given in one semester blocks (12 week/3 month) similar to college courses.
This online format is producing some excellent results.
PRIVATE LESSONS IN NYC
Jim teaches out of Michiko Studios, a well-known professional rehearsal studio tucked away from the bustle of Times Square on the third floor at 149 W. 46th St. between 6th and 7th Ave.
For further information, contact Jim at: jpayne@funkydrummer.com
Pro Recommendations - What other drum teachers and drummers have to say about Jim Payne
Peter Erskine | John Scofield | Clyde Stubblefield | Skip Hadden | John Ramsey
His extensive experience in the music business as producer the first two Medeski, Martin & Wood records, and as producer and drummer with Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley as the J B Horns, to list a few of his projects, adds to his qualifications as a drum instructor. See About Jim Payne for further details on his career.
Jim has taught privately for many years. He has been an adjunct faculty member at SUNY Purchase and was on the faculty of the Drummers Collective, NYC for 10 years. He has also conducted seminars for the annual Percussive Arts Society convention and has taught many US and international students.
Jim tailors the lessons to the students goals and has taught all levels from beginners to advanced.
He has several instructional books, CDs and videos to his credit:
*Advanced Funk Drumming - A Progressive Approach To Modern Funk Beats - book/2 DVDs
"It’s very simple, if you want to improve your funk, get this book!"
- Adrian Graham, MikeDolbear.com
*Funk Drumming - Book/CD, Mel Bay Publications
"Occasionally one new entry will stand out above the rest. Funk Drumming is one of those books. Highly recommended. 5 stars".
- Modern Drummer
*Give the Drummers Some! - 275 page Book/w/mp3 audio files.
"A truly monumental achievement, Jim Payne’s Give The Drummers Some! Sets a new standard to which future educational music books will have to aspire." 5 Stars. (highest rating).
- Modern Drummer
*Drumming With The Mambo King - co-authored with the late Tito Puente, Book/CD package, Hudson Music/Hal Leonard
"Editor’s Pick: This is one of the finest percussion instructional books we have seen… This collaborative effort by Mr. Payne and the King of Latin music is a must-have for any drummer or timbale player... Highly recommended."
- Descarga.com
Winner, "Best Percussion Method Book of the Year, 2001"
– Drum! Magazine
*How to Play Drums From Day One -
DVD or video, Mel Bay Publications
*How to Play Drums From Day One -
Book/CD package, Mel Bay Publications
*The Complete Book of Funk Drumming - Book/CD, Mel Bay Publications
*He has also written articles for Modern Drummer, Stick It, Drum!, and several European drum magazines and has conducted seminars for the annual Percussive Arts Society convention.
SIGN-UP : Contact Jim Payne about Lessons.
e-mail: jpayne@funkydrummer.com
What other drum teachers and drummers
have to say about Jim Payne
"Jim Payne's teaching studio is good news for those drumming students in New York who are interested in receiving top-class instruction from one of the drum world's more prolific and respected educators. I wish him well with this endeavor, and can recommend his teaching methods and sincerity."
- Peter Erskine
"Jim Payne is a well-respected teacher, author, clinician and performer in the drum community. He has a thorough knowledge of what it takes to become a professional musician and has had a great deal of success in training others to pursue this career. I wish him luck with his new drum school."
- John Riley
Percussion Faculty
Manhattan School of Music
NYU
The New School
"I’ve known brother Jim Payne for many years. He’s one of America’s funkiest drummers and a great teacher. Hanging out with Jim Payne is one of the finest things you can do for your career."
- Clyde Stubblefield – "The Funky Drummer," James Brown.
"Jim and I have had many opportunities to play together and I’ve always enjoyed them. His musicianship is fully realized - technically and artistically. His experiences playing with many jazz and R&B legends helped him build his deservedly esteemed reputation. He’s a committed educator. He’s been teaching for years and I’m always impressed with his genuine interest in education. His book “Give the Drummers Some” is a testimony to his hard work. He’s frighteningly well-read, inexplicably mellow, in possession of a great sense of humor and a good friend."
- John Scofield
"Jim Payne is a drummer and teacher you want to spend time with. He knows about playing the instrument, he knows the industry and the players in it and he also knows how to communicate that information to you. He possesses a vast amount of knowledge in many styles of music. He has written several highly-respected and excellent instruction books, including "Give The Drummers Some" and "Drumming With The Mambo King," which he co-authored with the late, great Tito Puente.
He also knows the recording side of the business through his work as a producer with Medeski, Martin and Wood, and with Headhunters' drummer, Mike Clark, on his 'The Funk Stops Here,' and 'Actual Proof.'
Don't pass up the opportunity to find out what he has to offer. I can't believe you wouldn’t be more than satisfied with the experience."
- Skip Hadden
Professor , Percussion Department
Berklee College of Music
"Jim Payne has authored two books that in my opinion are indispensible to any serious drummers’ library. In Give The Drummers Some and Tito Puente's Drumming With The Mambo King he has provided an incredible wealth of information about two of the most important drumming styles in music today - Funk and Afro-Cuban. And now comes the news that Jim is opening his own teaching studio in New York City! I say, save a spot for me! I know I will learn a lot when I go there."
- John Ramsay
Professor, Percussion Department
Berklee College of Music
ONLINE LESSONS INFO:
Online lessons will consist of:
- Assignments from my books/DVDs and other books/DVDs
- Other materials from my library: charts, exercises, etc.
- Songs and tracks without drums to learn and play
- Groove and feel studies
You will have to obtain the published materials yourself but I can help if you're in a part of the world where that's difficult.
I will supply the all the materials from my library.
After you complete each assignment you will send me videos of your performances of the exercises and song tracks.
Videos do not have to be elaborate or fancy. Mac users can use the camera included in your laptop. PC users can use an inexpensive digital camera.
You will have to record yourself playing on top of songs and tracks without drums using iMovie or another video software program.
Each set of lessons will cover a 12 week or 3 month period and paid for in advance. Assignments must be submitted in a timely manner.
This is a commitment as I'm sure you know. You will have to put in the time in the practice room, and I will put in the time analyzing, commenting and preparing the lessons. Hopefully we will both have fun and witness substantial progress in your drumming.
If you're interested, let's get started!
Contact Jim for more information and pricing details.
Contact Jim at: jpayne@funkydrummer.com
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