Based on his well-known books, his teaching experience at Berklee College of Music and his extensive performing experience playing Jazz with John Scofield, Mike Brecker, David Liebman and many others, Jim’s School of Jazz is a comprehensive resource and a fun and exciting way to improve your Jazz drumming.

 

Objective
To seriously improve your Jazz drumming skills, focusing on the Jazz classics and the styles of the important classic Jazz drummers.

 

Watch Jim Payne introduce his School of Jazz:

 

The School of Jazz is built around an in-depth series of 16 progressive lessons designed for intermediate students. The lessons take drummers step-by-step from the simpler basics to more advanced techniques and grooves.

You can begin at any time. You study at your own pace, when your schedule permits. And you can cancel at any time.

The course covers the drumming in the classic tunes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane and many more - as well as the work of the jazz drummers who made those tunes happen - from Jimmy Cobb and Art Blakey to Tony Williams and Elvin Jones.

 
 
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 have helped him build his deservedly esteemed reputation.
— John Scofield
 
 
Jim Payne’s online teaching program is good news for those drumming students 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
 

About Your Instructor

Labeled the "Buddy Rich or Billy Cobham of funk drumming" by Jazz Times Magazine, Jim Payne has a long career as a drummer, educator, producer and collaborator with the best musicians in jazz and funk. He teaches Funk & R&B Drums online for Berklee College of Music.

Watch Jim play Straight No Chaser on drum set.

16

Lessons

The progressive course contains topics like left hand independence, bass drum independence, trading 4’s, Latin Jazz, brushes, Jazz in 6/8, soloing and more.

104

Videos

The School of Jazz video library includes thorough video explanations and demonstrations.

62

Audio Files

Including many original Jazz song examples as well as play-along tracks with and without drums.

 

Workbook

The Workbook section at the end of each lesson is the fun part! It includes exercises and play-along Jazz tracks.

FREE Bonus Material

The School of Jazz also has an extensive library of free bonus material.

1-on-1 with Jim

In the subscription model ($29.95/mo.) you can send Jim questions and recordings of yourself playing the Workbook tracks once a month. Jim will respond with his professional, individual feedback.

If you’re interested in the Personal Study Model see the details below and also email Jim at jpayne@funkydrummer.com

Some of Jim’s Students

Students from all countries, ages, and walks of life. You can be one of them!

 

It’s Time to start swingin’!

Choose your plan:

Subscription Course

USD 29.95/mo

  • Access to all 16 lessons of the School of Jazz

  • Plus Bonus Material

  • You can start at any time and work at your own pace according to your own schedule.

  • And you can cancel at any time.

  • Feedback: You send a text or video submission once a month. This can be a question in text format or a video from one of the Workbook tracks. You will then receive personal audio feedback and suggestions for improvement.

  • Plus you get a free digital copy of Advanced Funk Drumming including all audio & video examples.

  • Special offer:

    • Sign up for 6 months and pay only USD 150 (save USD 29.70!)

    • Sign up for 12 months and pay only USD 299 (save USD 60.40!)

  • Cancel any time

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Personal Study Course

USD 450.00/four lessons

  • Access to all 16 lessons from the School of Jazz, which are taught in four-lesson segments.

  • The payment for the course is set up in 4-lesson blocks. You pay for the first 4 lessons and after the 4th lesson you pay for the next 4 lessons and so on.

  • Plus Bonus Material

  • Feedback: You receive individual feedback after each lesson, establishing a one-on-one personal relationship with Jim. He will review all of your submissions and send you audio comments and suggestions for improvement. It’s just like taking private lessons!

  • Plus you get free digital copies of Advanced Funk Drumming and Give The Drummers Some! including all audio & video examples.

Send Jim an email to inquire.


*Required Materials:
The following books are required for the course. The purchase links will be provided after sign-up.

  • The Art of Bop Drumming by John Riley
    Paperback or eBook
    Used in lessons 1 & 2

  • Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin
    Paperback or eBook
    Used throughout

  • Modern Reading in 4/4 by Louis Bellson
    Used in lesson 4

  • Groove Essentials, Vol. 1 by Tommy Igoe
    Paperback or eBook