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Taking the Mystery Out of Interpreting Drum Charts – with Kevin Gianino

Taking the Mystery Out of Interpreting Drum Charts – with Kevin Gianino

About this Webinar – From the NPD Webinar Jazz Series –

Because there is no standard way to notate a drum set chart, students and band directors are regularly challenged with interpreting charts with not enough information, too much information, or written with clutter. Musician/educator Kevin Gianino demonstrates and explains how to solve the problem.  Watch this webinar and “solve the mystery” of drum charts.

Our Presenter–

A native of St. Louis, MO, Kevin attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Webster University. He has served as a faculty member for the International Summer Jazz Academy in Poland, the Webster University Summer Jazz Combo Camp, the Strike Institute, and the Jim Widner Big Band and Summer Jazz Camps. He maintains a busy private student schedule, and is in demand as guest artist, clinician, festival adjudicator, and performer.

He is a member of the Webster University Jazz Faculty, the St. Charles Community College Jazz Faculty, Brilliant Corners, The Dave Dickey Big Band, Jazz St. Louis Big Band, and The Hard Bop Heritage Quintet.

Among the numerous artists and organizations with whom he has performed with are Michael Buble, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Idina Menzel, Chris Potter, Billy Childs, Jon Faddis, Terry Gibbs, Rob McConnell, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, Jay Leno, The St. Louis Municipal Opera (Muny), and The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

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To gain the most benefit, please follow these suggested steps:

Step One – Download the Note Page

Prepare to either type your notes into the Word.doc or Google Doc and save the changes, or write in your notes by hand into a printed copy.

Step Two –

As you view the webinar, we encourage you to take notes as you go along.  Feel free to stop the recording and rewind as needed.

Step Three – Download the Action Plan Template

Choose either format; Word Doc or Google Doc.  After considering the key points that you wish to implement, describe the point in the ACTION BOX select a date for the initial implementation.  Then, select a date that you plan to review and assess the success of the implementation.

Step Four – 

An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide.  Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz.  In order to do so, you’ll need to register in the quiz with an alternate email.

Step Five – Review the Follow-up Links and Materials Below

Contact Kevin to arrange in-person clinics, private lessons, or ask a questionEMAIL Kevin Gianino

The following are from NPD Webinars:

The following are from The Nottelmann Blog:

The following are important links to materials or topics discussed in the webinar:

Summer Camps with Kevin Gianino:

Artists and Example Video Links Recommended by Kevin Gianino