Lesson 1: The Elements of Music - Rhythm and Reading Series

In lesson 1 of the Rhythm and Reading Series, I'll discuss the first elements that make up music notation. Covered are: the staff, clef, measures, bar lines, double bar lines, time signature, notes and tempo.

LessonsChristian JohnsonOctober 20, 2020Rhythm and Reading Series, Reading, Rhythm, Beginner

Introducing The Rhythm And Reading Video Series!

I’m launching a YouTube series called The Rhythm and Reading Series. Find out more about what I’ll cover and how you can participate as if you were taking private lessons with me.

Lessons, NewsChristian JohnsonOctober 20, 2020Beginner, Rhythm and Reading Series, Rhythm, Reading, Intermediate, Advanced, PracticingComment

News: FREE Downloadable Book

I’ve just made a NEW book available FREE to all of my subscribers!

The Practice Log and Journal is a method for creating and tracking long and short term music goals, with printable worksheets, logs and journal pages.

NewsChristian JohnsonApril 29, 2020News, Practice, Practicing, Practice Log, Journal, PDFs, Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedComment

Video Lesson: Using Syncopation To Create Accent Patterns

My focus this week is smoothing out my left-hand lead and developing my left-handed accents.

Lessons, VideosChristian JohnsonDecember 16, 2019Lessons, Rolls, Rudiments, Practice Pad, Practicing, Practice, Snare Drum, Drum Pad, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Warm-Ups, SyncopationComment

Video Lesson: Singles and Doubles from Tommy Igoe's Great Hands For A Lifetime

This week I focused on getting my hands nice and loose while playing rolls. So, I took an excerpt from Great Hands For A Lifetime and concentrated on staying loose, loose, loose.