Educational Blogs
JMI Blog Part II: Inside the vocal teachers studio
By Hayley Cox (GradDipMus, BMus, MMus), Vocal lecturer at JMI For a vocalist, the instrument is not solely the larynx, nor the efficiency of the respiratory system but the entire body. From the head balanced over the spine, right down to the arches of your feet, the...
JMI Blog Part I – Drums: Developing Coordination and Dynamic Control
by David Sanders - drum lecturer at JMI A new way to view drum kit lessons incorporating a systematic way to develop coordination and dynamic control The drum kit is a unique instrument - or a unique collection of instruments - played by one person. It is generally...
Why Jazz Lessons are a rock musician’s best friend! – Part 2 of 2 (Drums)
By Gary Eldershaw Part 2 of our blog on the benefits of learning jazz as a rock musician will focus on how learning jazz will improve your rock drumming. Studying jazz makes your drumming life easier. Write better, listen better and finally understand what your...