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- Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider... more
- Joined: Feb 19, 2009
- Teaches: 45 lessons
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About Jim McCarthy
Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider myself still a student as well, because I have a passion for constantly learning. I learn every day when I watch other drummers, and I analyze what works and what doesn’t. Performing, Educating and Learning have been my life and my living for well over 20 years.
I've had a tremendously broad background in drumming. I've played in rock bands, orchestras, marching bands - everything from high-brow contemporary music to Latin American stuff.
I spent six years at university studying percussion performance full time, and I ended up with a Masters Degree in percussion. During that time I studied every aspect of drumming technique and every kind of drumming, from rudimental drumming, to orchestral percussion. Even Japanese Drumming!
Now you may not have heard of me because I've never played for a major Headline band. YES I do gig regularly with various bands, and I get to travel to other countries to do so - and YES I have even performed snare drum solos to audiences of over a thousand people.
Does that give me credibility as a performer? Sure! but there are quite a few drummers in the world who could claim the same.
Does it give me credibility as a world class drumming technician and teacher? NO. There are very few drummers who can do this well.
What DOES give me this credibility, is the 17 years I've dedicated to teaching drum technique and helping drummers all over the world.
Teaching, and creating learning resources are like anything else - they need practice to do well - and I have had years of practice, dedicating myself to the art of teaching. Now I'm not telling you all this to brag - I simply want you to understand that my aim is to help YOU become a better drummer!
