Drum Lesson Instructional Mission - "Instruction for serious students and professionals. Offering an approach that opens up your playing & takes your playing to the next level. Toward continued success within the contemporary music scene."
Summary - Jacob Kaye was born in Wilmington, Delaware and educated in the U.S. Moved to Montreal in 1998. American-Canadian Jazz & Contemporary Montreal musician/ drummer with over 30 years professional international experience on stage, screen, & television, including a 13 year contractual agreement as a musician, arranger & featured drum set soloist in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Jacob maintains a teaching schedule (Montreal & sometimes Skype) with a steady stream motivated serious students and “up and coming” drummers. He has also been fortunate enough to have taught students accepted into Vanier College & McGill University, as well as taught professional drummers & teachers currently performing and teaching professionally in Montreal, New York City, etc.
Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, aspire to be a professional, college or university student, weekend musician, or current professional-- IT'S ALL FINE! because ... ALL levels and styles are welcome here!
- Your goals and dreams are YOURS!!! (Keep them, for sure!)
My goal is to give each student every musical advantage possible to prepare you with the skills to perform with anyone, at any venue, in any style you choose." (including Moeller Method, Jazz & Contemporary styles) turning YOUR potential into reality!.... AS A TEAM
Including Audition Assistance - Time-oriented drum set coaching for University, CEGEP (College), Cruise Ship, bands & Drum Corps music auditions.
... and study of Moeller Method, a "time-tested concept", from someone who learned directly from Jim Chapin (20th century's most influential drum teacher). Every student, young and old, student and pro, male and female, is offered the opportunity open up their playing and to take their playing to the next level.
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Jacob studied with renown Percussive Arts Society "Hall of Fame" teachers: Jim Chapin “Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer”, Saul Goodman New York Philharmonic, Michael Bookspan Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. He also studied music theory, arranging, as well as piano at the University of the Arts, University of Maryland, and is also a graduate of U.S. Naval School of Music.
Jacob’s Stylistic Experience Synopsis - Big Band - Small group Jazz (leader) - Latin & Afro/ Cuban - Staff Arranger (concert band) - Marching Percussion (Section Leader) - Concert Band (Principal Percussionist) - Show Band - R&B/ Funk - Rock/ Contemporary Pop - Country - Percussion Instructor (Wilmington School of Music) - Orchestral Percussion (Delaware Symphony Orchestra) - Top 40 Covers
Venues Experience - Japan, Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Iceland, United States a plethora of cities from East to West coasts to North and South and between - The Grand Opera House (Wilmington, De) - Walt Disney Movie "Spies", Musician Extra (above photo) staring David Dukes & Cloris Leachman - U.S. Naval School of Music Clinic (featured soloist) - Talent shows, college parties, concerts, etc.- Clifford Brown Jazz Festival - Tampa Florida Jazz Festival (U.S.M.C. big bandopening for B.B. King) - In support of 1984 U.S. Olympics (T V Special with Robin Williams, Bob Hope, George Burns, "Bread", etc on the "bill") - former U.S. Presidents Ford and Reagan, U K royalty, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Albert (non-command performances) - Private Parties & dinners with attendees Clint Eastwood, Sandra Locke, Caesar Romero, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Bob Hope, - Good Morning America T V show numerous times with U.S. Marine Band, Club Work, Concerts, Nova Scotia, New Newfoundland & Netherlands “Tattoo” performances, etc.
QUOTES
"Jacob is an excellent teacher, whose passion and knowledge over the last two years has taken me from basic drum concepts all the way to advanced studies in the Moeller method. His instruction provides solid fundamentals in drumming; from reading and coordinated independence to improving your "chops". It's always kept fun though with the application of these fundamentals to many different music styles such as rock, jazz, Latin, or anything else you would want to try. With Jacob's instruction, along with hard work and practice, I have grown in leaps and bounds as a drummer." Matthew G. Ph.D.
... because even a virtuoso seeks clarification on refining their skills. Quote "I dig your playing big time and wanted to see if you do any online lessons or skype. I am trying to get my single stroke up and it is around 107 with or without Moeller but past that it is a strain. I am the guy that played with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. I have good chops but need to hit the next level and you are there. Dig your big band drumming man lots of fire. " Mike Clark circa 2014 - (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Tony Bennett, Brand X, etc)
"I would like to extend my personal thanks once again for being a great drum teacher. I have learned a lot in the time we have had and look forward to more sessions (after summer). Any student should consider themselves lucky to be taught by you. You have much insight and much real life experience to offer. It just shows that even after playing for 25 years myself, I can always learn more and extend and break out of my own boundaries." HolloW (Metal -Symphonic Black/ Death/ Power/ Thrash) Blake L.
"It's been a little over 2 years that I have been taking lessons with Jacob Kaye. I am so excited about my development, I wish I had met him 10 years ago! My technique, reading and independence has dramatically improved. Jacob is passionate about teaching drums with the goal of taking his students to highest level. The only limitation is the student's desire and the availability of practice time. My goal is to play all the styles of music from Rock to Jazz , and with Jacob I'm definitely on my way." Roger D (CFO of major International Company)
"Jacob, you've got GREAT hands!!! ...hands from hell...@%!"" Jim Chapin - circa 2005 (20th century’s most influential drum set educator) * Above quote made with Kenwood Dennard - Berklee College Music, Russ Miller - 2012 American Idol drummer, recording artist and Geoffrey Lang - Nikki Yanofsky in attendance.
"Studying with Jacob has been a rewarding experience in many regards. Through his teaching, I have been able to deconstruct and rebuild my playing habits, using proper technique and placing emphasis on being confident and relaxed in my approach. He provides constructive feedback which really facilitates the learning process, and is genuinely interested in developing a lesson plan to enable you to reach your personal goals, whatever they may be. Highly recommended for those who wish to take their drumming to the next level and beyond." - Sean J. Ph.D. candidate
"Thank you for the wonderful lesson. I enjoyed it a lot. I will print these exercises and get to work. I will see you soon." Camil B. - Member of the Trio Lorraine Desmarais.
"Since I have been studying with Jacob my hand speed has doubled. My independence is more solid, and I appreciate his willingness to take me out of my comfort zone in order to build my chops, I came to Jacob for drum set but, I have also seen a huge improvement in my timpani chops as well. I feel lucky to be studying with a master." Terrence L, B.M. Northern Kentucky University (Orchestre Symphonique des Musiciens du Monde & Orchestre symphonique de l'isle)
"I think of the concepts you taught me often ... I spoke of you to Ralph Angelino (Montreal Drum Fest, creator). I want him to know about you. You're a great person, a great teacher. Thanks, again, for your great words of wisdom..." Percussion for Chantal Chamandy's Egyptian Tour - Bertil S.
"I contacted Jacob Kaye for his knowledge of the Moeller technique. I had heard a lot about this technique and tried to implement it in my playing, however it wasn't until studying with Jacob that I started to actually get a handle on it. Jacob is extremely knowledgeable about drumming and has a keen eye for spotting weaknesses and helping students progress to the next level. Jacob is an old pro, who has studied with Jim Chapin himself and selflessly shares his deep knowledge of music to his students. He is a real gem for our city and the drumming community. Don't miss the opportunity!" Elijah B. (Concordia)
Visit www.JacobKaye.com for more information & schedule lessons.
