John Riley: The Master Drummer - How to Practice, Play and Think Like a Pro (DVD)
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Actor: John RileyDVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-04-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Alfred Publishing
DVD Reviews of John Riley: The Master Drummer - How to Practice, Play and Think Like a Pro (DVD)
DVD Review: The Best Jazz Drumming DVD Ever Made
Summary: 5 Stars
As somehow who has taken private lessons from John Riley, and whose career has been helped immeasurably by his mentorship, I strongly recommend this DVD (as well as John's jazz drumming instructional books). If you buy this package, you are getting an incredible deal. John wisely encroaches on, but doesn't rehash material found in his books. He has provided me with years of additional instruction all within one DVD.
The way that John organizes the material, his clear explanations and inspiring demonstrations of the examples, and the provided play-along opportunities are brilliantly constructed. The cinematography is first rate and gives the viewer a virtual vantage point of taking a lesson from one of the world's best drum teachers. John's uncanny ability to motivate his students comes out.
Over the years, John has helped me to understand what it takes to achieve mastery, very similar to Malcolm Gladwell's concept in his book, Outliers. Though I haven't achieved jazz drumming mastery, John Riley's passion and his giving spirit has again pointed myself (and many others) in the right direction.
Thank you John.
DVD Review: This is one you need to own-
Summary: 5 Stars
Just thought this DVD deserved another 5 star review.
The other reviews cover the material presented on the DVD nicely.
The PDF printouts included are basically a 17 page "book" of in depth material (also presented on the DVD) that really compliments and supports the excellent instruction books that John Riley has already written. I would have happily dished out $15-20 (or alot more!) just for those gems.
Well worth the money- one of the more in-depth, concept building music instruction DVD's I've seen. You really feel like you are sitting in on a lesson and getting valuable insights about practical steps you can take to make music more functional and.....musical.
Thank you Mr. John Riley
DVD Review: Masterful Educational DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
John Riley's educational DVD is one of the best drumming DVDs I've seen. For those familiar with Riley's books (The Art of Bop Drumming, Beyond Bop Drumming, and The Jazz Drummer's Workshop), this DVD not only reinforces concepts from those excellent books, but it also expands on them by offering new concepts and exercises not found in his books. therefore, I would highly recommend it to any serious drummer, even if he or she has already studied from Riley's books.
One of the great things about Riley's DVD (and this is true of his books as well), is that he not only offers very specific technical exercises to develop one's vocabulary on the instrument, but he also offers very pertinent information on how to utilize that technique in a musical way. For someone who is learning jazz, this DVD is especially invaluable, but its concepts and exercises are also relevant for any drumming style.
Some of the other reviews on Amazon have covered the specific contents of the DVD. I will add that I especially liked Riley's demonstration of various bop solo licks, as well as the transcriptions of various jazz "Latin-ish" patterns played by jazz drumming masters. I also liked his discussion of the concept of "headroom", and the attendant independence exercises are great. The footage of him working up the transciption to an Elvin Jones solo is also very informative.
In sum, this DVD is incredibly informative and well-produced, which is exactly what I've come to expect from a brilliant educator and player like John Riley. I whole-heartedly recommend it.
DVD Review: Sensational DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't say what's been said already. All I can tell you is that this DVD should be in every serious drummers library. There are horrible DVD's, fair DVD's, good DVD's,and finally a "GREAT DVD" put together by one of the best musicians in the business. John shows the importance of having a thorough knowledge of the history involved and where it can take you. For the first time a drummer actually teaches about listening to the other musicians in the band and says what needs to be heard by all aspiring jazz players. Great job John!!!!!
John Riley truly is a Master Drummer and one of the greatest music educators of all times.
DVD Review: The Best
Summary: 5 Stars
This is THE BEST video available for the jazz drummer ever. As with all of John Riley's books, I use them for my students as well as myself, and I highly reccomend this video. It's about time! In my opinion as a professional player and teacher, this video really fills a much needed gap for PRACTICAL in-depth study of the set focussing on the jazz idiom, covering technique, creativity, musicianship, and groove. ANY musician needs all of these elements to excell. John, thank you for putting this out!
Description of John Riley: The Master Drummer - How to Practice, Play and Think Like a Pro (DVD)
The Master Drummer is based on over 40 years of observing and studying the master players. Throughout this DVD, renowned player, author, and teacher John Riley defines and explores the four key musical components drummers must develop in order to play at the highest level. John's insightful approach will help any drummer grow, regardless of level or style, and will lead to positive results in the achievement of one's musical goals.General DVDs
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