What we forget when playing Jazz

Most growing jazz drummers spend so much time worrying about technique, mistakes, and “playing correctly” that they forget why they started playing in the first place. In this video, I share one of the biggest mindset shifts that transformed my own playing—and it has nothing to do with learning more licks or practicing longer. You’ll learn: • Why focusing on mistakes actually hurts your playing • How to become more creative on the drums • Why serving the music is more important than serving the instrument • How to rediscover the joy that made you fall in love with jazz I also share a story about studying with legendary drummer Jeff Hamilton and the lesson that completely changed how I think about jazz drumming. If you want to become a more relaxed, musical, expressive jazz drummer, this video is for you. 🥁 Become a member and access all 16 Jazz Drum School courses right here on YouTube:    / @jazzdrumschool   👍 If this video helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment. I’d love to hear what has brought you the most joy in your own jazz drumming journey. ☑️ YOUR JAZZ DRUMMING ROADMAP - BECOME A MEMBER:    / @jazzdrumschool   ➡️ JAZZ DRUM SCHOOL EMAIL: Get Free PDF with 10 must-know Jazz drum grooves! Stay inspired and improve! Sign up here: https://eepurl.com/hMm9zn CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 01:57 Jeff Hamilton 03:17 Playing at a gig 04:06 Joy in Jazz 05:32 Learn to play 05:50 Playing at a gig 08:19 Just friends playing 08:40 2 tips for more fun 10:09 Playing at a gig 11:30 Jazz drumming courses 12:14 Conclusion ‪@jazzdrumschool‬