Montreal Drum Lessons

Audition Preparation for CEGEP, Cruise Ship & Music School auditions. (Moeller Method by former Chapin student) Also studies at U.S. Royalty, U.S.

Rudimental Intensive, Reading, Sight-Reading, Drum Chart Interpretation, Stylistic Development, Assistance with Drum Set & Snare Drum piece. Montreal Musician: Drummer (Jazz & Contemporary Styles) - Drum Set Teacher
Studies for serious students & professionals. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND INCLUDES: Music Festivals, Concerts, Clubs and Weddings, Private Events, Music Clinics. Three continent

s (Europe, Asia, North America)
Six countries (Japan, Netherlands, Bermuda, Iceland, Canada, United States)
Numerous U.S. Cities on East and West Coasts

STYLISTIC EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Small Group Jazz (leader)
Big Band
Rock - Top 40 - "Covers"
Broadway Show-Tunes
Contemporary, Funk, Country and Pop music styles
Orchestral - Concert Band
Jazz and Latin and Afro/ Cuban Styles
Marching Percussion - Drum Corps Style

MUSIC EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Jacob was awarded a "performance-based" grant for studies at Philadelphia Musical Academy now called University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Naval School of Music - (performance major, small group arranging, & conducting) "It's ... like 'old school' 1.5 years at Berklee College of Music, Boston condensed into 6 months of extreme intense training." Advanced placement allowed me to advance past the previous required 6 month course of study. Jacob studied drum set, percussion, as well as piano and composition with well-known teachers such as Jim Chapin - (author: "Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer", Moeller Method proponent, 20th century’s most influential drum set educator), Michael Bookspan (Percussionist with Philadelphia Orchestra teacher at both the Philadelphia University of the Arts and the Curtis Institute of Music), Master Classes with Saul Goodman (Timpanist, teacher, with the New York Philharmonic, the Juilliard School of Music)

Jacob Kaye has over 35 years international professional performance experience including: on stage, screen & television in diverse musical styles. Jacob also works with his band, does freelance recording and performing while maintaining a teaching schedule with a steady stream of up & coming and professional drummers .
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Professional Experience
Big Band Jazz (featured soloist), Top 40 Cover Show-Band, Funk, & Latin styles. Section Leader for Marching Percussion, Principal Percussionist for Concert Band, small group leader for small group Jazz, and staff arranger
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Credits

♦ Performances in Japan, Europe, Bermuda, Canada, and United States East & West Coasts.
♦ Various Music Clinics
♦ National T.V. supporting 1984 Olympics (USMC band)
♦ NBC Good Morning Show with USMC band (several times)
♦ L.A. Pops Orchestra (USMC band - combined concert)
♦ Tampa Jazz Festival (Big Band opening for B.B. King)
♦ Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
♦ Non-command performances for U.K. Presidents, & various dignitaries
♦ Lee Greenwood "God Bless the USA" (USMC show-band with Jacob on piano)
♦ Musician extra in 1992 Disney Movie "Spies" starring Cloris Leachman
♦ Awarded audition-based study grant at University of the Arts (Philadelphia)
♦ Percussionist for 2 seasons with Delaware Symphony Orchestra (Delaware)
♦ Club Work
♦ Johnny Neel (Formerly with the Allman Brothers Band)

Jacob Kaye has over 35 years international professional performance experience including: on stage, screen & television in diverse musical styles. Jacob also works with his band, does freelance recording and performing while maintaining a teaching schedule with a steady stream of up & coming and professional drummers .
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02/08/2026

01/28/2026

Moeller Method
Learn the same "time-tested" concept from someone who studied "one on one" with Jim Chapin (20th century's most influential drum teacher). Jacob has taught hundreds of students, he's uniquely qualified to specialize in Hand Technique Development - Moeller Technique . Every student, young and old, student and current professional, male and female, is offered an opportunity to take their playing to the next level. ***** Below Link Leads to Video Samples....

Montreal Drum Lessons | Moeller Method Montreal Drum Lessons - Instructional - Moeller Method Samples | former Jim Chapin student Jacob Kaye.

12/28/2025

Moeller Method in Montreal (former Jim Chapin student)
Limited spots available for private Moeller Method coaching in Montreal.
Exclusive "in-person", "one-on-one" instruction, only.
Moeller Method
Learn the same "time-tested" concept from Jim Chapin protege, Jacob, who studied "one on one" with Jim Chapin (20th century's most influential drum teacher). Jacob has taught hundreds of students, he's uniquely qualified to specialize in Hand Technique Development - Moeller Technique . Every student, young and old, student and current professional, male and female, is offered an opportunity to take their playing to the next level.
"Sanford A. Moeller made you play things with a continuous motion," Chapin said in a 1981 Modern Drummer article. "The motion was the message. You made the motion and the stick played it. After a while, it almost played itself." Jim Chapin
This concept, when mastered, improves your speed, adds control, increases your endurance and power. It can open up your overall playing of drum set to a more relaxed fluidity of movement, with less energy expended, at various tempos and is applicable to ALL styles.
Add your name to the "Lineage"
1st generation: Sanford A. Moeller
2nd generation: Jim Chapin (Moeller protégé)
3rd generation: Jacob Kaye (Chapin protégé)
4th generation: You
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QUOTES
"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 Professor), Russ Miller (2012 American Idol drummer, recording artist) and Geoffrey Lang (formerly with Nikki Yanofsky) in attendance.
"Very cool! ... I like the fact that you are doing YOUR combinations... and not just transcribing what I did."
Walfredo Reyes, Jr. (Santana, Christina Aguilera, etc.) - referencing his DVD
"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, etc)
"Hey Brother ..!!.. still remember the time you 'went out' like Elvin Jones at Crystal Mansion Studios." Johnny Neel (Formerly with the Allman Brothers Band & vocals on Walt Disney Records CD releases Finding Nemo, Cars, and Ratatouille.)
"Very nice. Nice hands, nice energy. Nice Independent Left hand lead.“ Kenwood Dennard (Sting, Dizzy Gillespie, Associate Professor of Percussion, Berklee College of Music)
"Jacob has a great sense of jazz, & chart reading. I was particularly impressed with the exciting playing displayed in concert with the big band video." Aldo Mazza, Kosa
Student quote:
"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!" 2017 Anonymous (B.F.A. Concordia University) - Privacy, by request, is an option for students and professionals

09/09/2025

Yes, me without the beard... "Live" music clinic recording in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.

11/04/2024

https://www.jacobkaye.com/theleprechaun.mp3 I recorded this groove, from the tune "Lenore" originally a track from Chick Corea's 1976 jazz album, The Leprechaun, which featured Steve Gadd drums. Click to hear...

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10/23/2024

Montreal Drum Set Lessons: Practical Instruction.
Prepare to get into a band, CEGEP, University Music Program auditions, Cruise Ship. Practical !!!! Perform with anyone, in any venue, in any style. The goal? success within the contemporary music scene.

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Skype & Montreal Drum Lessons - Hand-Techniques & Coordinated-Independence concepts (former Jim Chapin student)

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.

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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)

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