Creative Coordination- Finding Your Own Voice on the Drum Set

Here is a video about some things that helped me developed my voice in the jazz genre on the drum set. I talk about the combination of inspiration, hard work and many external influences that affected me deeply as I was growing up and learning the instrument. I talk about the artists who influenced me the most and show you some examples of how I work on creativity every day when I practice. Time Stamps 0:00 Opening Solo and Introduction 4:08 My Influences 18:33 The Value of Leaning the Traditional Grip 21:21 How to Practice Creativity 30:09 Closing Solo Equipment: Sonor Rosewood Phonic Drum Set from the late 1970's. Sizes are: 14" x 6.5 " Snare 14" x 18" BD 10 x 8, 12 x 8 and 14 x 14 toms Cymbals are Meinl 22" Symphonic Ride 18" Dream Crash 16" A Zildjian Crash 14" Paiste Traditional Hi Hats Sticks Rick Dior Signature in Maple Mics are two overhead AKG 414's and an AKG D112 on the bass drum.