Chad’s course is unique in that it is basic rock beats, similar to the course, “Learn Your Beginning Rock Beats and Fills,” but Chad has you doing them in a much more advanced way. You will use the “Outside Release®” which is a prerequisite to this course. The outside release motion is one of the secrets to being a great drummer, as it allows you to not only play a beat, but make it feel good. A good feel is one of the most difficult concepts to teach. Download the course workbook in Lesson 1.
What You Will Learn:
Outside Release® Motion
Rock Beat #1, #2, #3
How to Play Hi-Hats and Crash Cymbals
4-Way Coordination
Basic Body Motions
Chad Smith
is the legendary rock drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and other artists. Chad
is renowned for his powerful grooves, dynamic fills, and strong funk influence, which define his
signature drumming style. Known for his ability to lock in with the bass and create tight rhythm
sections, Smith incorporates syncopation, ghost notes, and heavy hi-hat use, often employing
open-handed techniques for greater fluidity.
Chad was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He also represented the
National Association of Music Merchants in Washington DC as a lobbyist in support of music
education in US Public Schools, and is a member of Bystander Revolution, which speaks out
against bullying in schools. Chad is known amongst colleagues as one of the greatest rock drummers
of all time.
