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Your First Jazz Drum Lesson

Mike Michalkow  /  UPDATED Aug 22, 2022

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Jazz is a genre that all drummers should try. You’d be surprised how many concepts and techniques transfer over to other genres (yes, even heavy metal). From independence to dynamics, working through these exercises is sure to enhance your playing.

This lesson is the most important jazz lesson you’ll ever take. Why? These patterns and exercises are the foundation to 99% of everything you play in this genre – so focus in and grind these puppies out!


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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