John breaks down his soulful approach to playing drums, while explaining the theory and concepts behind many differnt styles of music including: rock, funk, R&B, gospel, reggae, hip hop, and motown.

Filmed right in the studio, each song is demonstrated in a particular style by accomplished and world renowned musicians.

Content Covers:

• 15 Styles
• Fills
• Dynamics & Building
• Setting Up Form
• Laying Back
• Brushes
• Washing Out / Symbal Usages
• The Clap - Hip Hop
• Roles of a drummer

Songs and syles include:

• Amazing Love - Ballad (Guitar w/Rhodes & Strings)
• Arms of Love - Tender Ballad (like Norah Jones)
• Draw Me Close - R&B
• Famous One - 6/8 Rock
• I Love the Lord - Rock Cha-Cha
• In the Sanctuary - Contemporary Gospel
• Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - Jazz Samba
• O Magnify the Lord - Hip Hop
• Oh Lord You're Beautiful - Reggae
• Love You So Much - Motown
• Revive Us Again - Funk (like James Brown)
• Show Me Your Glory - Power Ballad (Guitar w/Synth & Strings)
• We Are Hungry - Rock
• You Are Good - Contemporary Worship

Details:

Run Time: 1h 43m
Extra footage & out takes included
Dolby Digital audio

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