Instrument Gym
Weekly. Practice and workout on instruments. Included with residency.
Practice and workout on instruments with fellow residents. Guided sessions, technique exercises, and collaborative playing.
Upcoming Sessions
- Jun 25 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Scott Hampton
- Jul 01 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Kallie
- Jul 07 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Kallie
- Jul 14 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Jon Mattox
- Jul 20 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Nathan
- Jul 23 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK) Scott Hampton
Recent Sessions
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Covered stick technique fundamentals including grip, point-down strokes, pull-ups, and the natural rebound — with emphasis on control over force. Worked through a progression of rudiments: single-stroke rolls, double-stroke rolls, five-stroke rolls, paradiddles, and double paradiddles, including accented variations and application to the drum kit. Discussed how to structure practice time and build a reading foundation using standard drum literature.
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Worked through diatonic 7th chord arpeggios across the C major scale in first position, exploring multiple fingering options for each chord degree (Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7, Am7, Bm7♭5). Discussed how staying in a fixed position versus traveling up the neck reveals different trade-offs in efficiency, reach, and fretboard knowledge. Connected the exercise to ear training, vocal training parallels, and fretboard note literacy.
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Keyboard techniques on I - IV - V - I (over tonic pedal) V6 - vi7 - IVMaj7 - I. Introducing 7th and 9ths through common tones.
All resident events are included with your Beat Kitchen Residency.
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