Fundamentals of Jazz Drumming

Learn exactly what to play, practice, and listen to from one of the most in-demand drummers in the world, Greg Hutchinson, as he lays it down.

Learn to swing from a modern master of swing.

Hutch lays it down. He doesn’t beat around the bush or sugar coat it. Learn exactly what to play, practice, and listen to from one of the most in-demand drummers in the world. 

Use the transcriptions, scrolling notation, and enhanced video player to immerse yourself in the details of these awesome lessons.

  • LEVEL 2
  • 15 videos
  • 3.5 hourS
  • LIVING NOTation
  • PDFS
  • Subtitles: English • Italian • Japanese

Meet Your Instructor

Greg Hutchinson has performed and recorded with countless jazz greats including Betty Carter, Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr. He has appeared on over 160 recordings, including several Grammy® winners and is widely known for his masterful technique, advanced expertise in bebop drumming. 

Course Contents

Course content

  • Welcome to Fundamentals of Jazz Drumming
  • How to Swing on the Ride Cymbal
  • How to Play the Shuffle
  • Basic Techniques & Rudiments Part 1
  • Basic Techniques & Rudiments Part 2
  • The Art of Comping
  • Working With Brushes
  • Basics of Bebop
  • Drumming Styles of the Legends
  • All Things Hi-Hat
  • Secrets of Learning Forms
  • A Drummer's Bag of Tricks
  • Bass Drum Feathering
  • Equipments and Tuning
  • Solo Demonstration