In this course, we will explore foundational bass drum techniques applicable to all styles of music. Mike Packer presents an excellent step-by-step approach to help you develop the correct sound and motion with your pedal. Upon completing this series of lessons, students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to play a variety of commonly used bass drum rhythms and patterns with accuracy. Through comprehensive explanations of motion, control, and weight distribution, students will gain a deeper understanding of how the pedal operates and the various options available when executing notes or patterns. These lessons will emphasize not only the sound quality of the bass drum but also the precision and placement of each note. Mike Packer will introduce all the essential motions employed by drummers, both past and present, to educate students and empower them to make informed decisions about their technique.
What You Will Learn:
Bass Drum Control
1-2-3-4 Note Patterns
Toe-Leg-Ankle Strokes
Upstroke Motion
Speed Combinations
Common Bass Drum Rhythms
Mike held the positions of Dean of Online Programs & International Initiatives at the Musician’s Institute and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Los Angeles College of Music. Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and his Master’s in Education, Leadership, and Policy from Boston University. As a drummer, Mike performs regularly both domestically and abroad. His performance credits include clinics and concerts with the jazz-classical quartet Free Flight, Lorna Luft, Wilson Phillips, Nils Lofgren, Diane Reeves, and The Los Angeles Philharmonic, to name a few. Mike’s teaching experience consists of 30 years of private and classroom instruction and several clinics in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Mike is the author of The Drum Channel Method (Hudson Music), A Bass Drum Technique course for Drum Channel.com, and several articles for Modern Drummer Magazine.
