EDUCATION — JOHN JR ROBINSON

DVD

JOHN JR ROBINSON -
THE TIME MACHINE

When David Foster says you are one of his favorite drummers and Quincy Jones says you are his favorite drummer, you are in a class of your own. John JR Robinson has played on records that have sold well over 100 million copies. As one of the busiest studio musicians in history, his concept of time, feel, groove, and style has earned him the title of The Time Machine. These elements are explained in detail, along with amazing performances with John's band Native Son, made up of world class musicians. This incredible DVD also covers aspects of tuning, miking, technique, and playing with a click track. As JR explains these subjects that are the most important part of a drummers' career, you will see why he has gained the reputation of The Time Machine.

"JR is very charismatic, so he holds your attention when he speaks. And when he plays, his feel is perfect every time. If you're a follower of Robinson's playing or just a fan of great groove music, this DVD is for you."
-Billy Amendola, Modern Drummer

"JR has recorded more hits that you've had hot dinners, so if you aspire to studio playing, you'd better grab this asap."
-Drummer Magazine

“If you’re going to make a mistake, make it a big one. Just go ahead and “blat” all over that moment because you’re going to quickly learn what you did wrong and how to fix it.”

– JR Robinson

BOOKS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DRUMMING
BY CHRIS PEACOCK

PURCHASE

20 of the world's leading drummers share their secrets on how to become a better performer. Featuring John JR Robinson, Steve Smith, Peter Erskine, Jojo Mayer and many more...

In The Psychology Of Drumming you will discover how to boost your confidence, improve concentration, overcome obstacles, reduce nervousness, enhance your creativity and achieve your goals. Learn how to master your mind from the masters themselves and reach new heights of drumming excellence.

KILLER GROOVES
BY CARL FISCHER

PURCHASE

Devised by Carl Fischer's President, Sandy Feldstein, Killer Grooves is the coffee table book you can play. A fan's book, a drummer's, Killer Grooves is thehippest new drum book in years.

Each drummer who contributed, a who's who of the bestplayers from the jazz, pop, and rock world's, is represented by a two-page spread that includes a brief biography, photographs and a personal quote that is often an insightful look at the player's musical philosophy. There is also a logo for each product or product line the player endorses.

Killer Grooves is the ultimate guide to today's variety of drumming styles, a virtual encyclopedia of grooves by the best-known players (Including JR Robinson) in the world and the most talked about, anticipated drum book of the year!

STICK-N-SKINS
BY JULES FOLLET

PURCHASE

Discover the heartbeat of music in this 560 page full color coffee table book. Sticks 'n' Skins is dedicated to late drumming photographer Lissa Wales and opens with a tribute to her work. Illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years, the book features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists including John JR Robinson (Michael Jackson), Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Steve Gadd (Paul Simon), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Nigel Olsson (Elton John), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), and many more.

Sticks 'n' Skins is not only visually inspiring with stunning photos, but also preserves the legacy of the drumming community. This extraordinary book offers fans young and old a new perspective on some of the biggest names in music history.

CHARTS

Here are some examples of the types of charts JR frequently sight reads. Feel free to try them out and imagine yourself in a Hollywood studio playing drums and percussion. Have fun!

“Lose Yourself To Dance” - Drumset PDF (Daft Punk)