Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
by Jojo Mayer
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Actor: Jojo MayerDirector: Jojo Mayer
Brand: Hudson Music
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); German (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 320643
Studio: Hudson Music
Product features:
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Movie Reviews of Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
Movie Review: Let me pick up my jaw before writing this review...
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. WOW! I apologize but I'm still blown away by the content in this video. There has been a lot covered in other reviews so I'll just give you my experience with this video and how it's help me. I'll also restate the best aspects of this video.
I did my share of research before purchasing this video and just about everyone exclaimed how amazing it is. Well, look at the reviews here on Amazon. During the time of this review there are 48 reviews written and only a handful (5) are 4-star reviews, nothing lower. Everyone loves this video and for good reason. If you're looking to improve your hand technique (and who isn't) then this is the only video you will need to master.
I'm a bit of a late bloomer with the drums. I've always appreciated the drums very much but for some reason I grew up a bass player. Well I'm 27 now and it's about time to go ahead and hang up the bass. It's going to be impossible to cover 20 years worth of ground in the next few years, so instead I figured I would just become the best drummer I can become in the shortest amount of time possible. I noticed many drummers that have been playing for years that aren't very proficient have poor hand technique. I wanted to nip this one in the bud right away because I believe that will help me gain some time back. A lot of drummers focus on speed from the get-go and forget about technique and control - which in my opinion is much more important.
No amount of YouTube how-to videos can train you like Jojo can. I have learned much more during one viewing of this video then I've learned with all other YouTube videos I've watched combined. As stated in other reviews - Jojo not only has absolutely perfect technique, he also teaches these techniques very well.
Jojo is a great teacher. He comes across as a very down to earth, very professional and intelligent drummer. You can see his fluidity with every movement he makes, not just with the drums. Jojo guides you through each technique very thoroughly. He provides troubleshooting tips for the most common problems, I found these especially helpful. Jojo also does a great job of injecting little comedy bits throughout the video. The bit towards the end of the movie where he shows a hand clapping exercise is especially funny.
The most desired techniques are discussed, included the ever-so-sought-after Moeller technique. Actually the Moeller technique is discussed in great detail. You will also learn finger, wrist, forearm and shoulder techniques, the free stroke (or Gladstone method), French grip, German grip, Matched and Traditional grip and much more.
Jojo really showed me how to look at drums in a whole different light. I'm more pumped then ever!
One of the complaints I keep reading about is that he doesn't show a whole lot of him playing crazy beats behind the kit. Well, this is good and bad. It's bad because he's such a joy to watch, but it's good because that means you have 3 hours of good solid training content. I prefer the training because I can always check out YouTube and watch many Jojo videos.
Just get this. If you want to really go to the next level with your hand technique then you have no reason for not buying this. This is one of those videos I would pay hundreds of dollars for if I had to. I've stopped taking drum lessons because this video is elevating my skills much faster then my drum teacher ever could. Remember he makes it look so easy because it will become so easy, just keep practicing. Productive practice makes perfect.
Summary of Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
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