Here’s a short video lesson, on two rhythms that are often confused when written.
Notation Rhythm Lesson
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Posted in blog, Featured on August 4th, 2016 - Tags: Berklee teacher, David Cowan, drum lesson, music lesson, music theory, Youngprofessor
Fundraiser to support music for youth!
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Posted in blog on May 19th, 2016 - Tags: Billy Mitchell, Billy Mitchell and circle of friends, LA music scene, Los Angeles Music Scene
The importance of positive feedback!
View PostIt’s important for us as artists, to encourage one another by giving both positive and constructive feedback. It’s also important for the person on the receiving end to humble themselves enough to receive that feedback.
Posted in blog on April 2nd, 2015 - Tags: berklee professor, dave cowan drummer, David Cowan, LA live music, LA music scene, LA session musicians, the professor, young professor
George Clinton and Me @ Berklee!
View PostOnce upon a time, George Clinton showed up and taught a class at Berklee. George was scheduled to come to Berklee with MTVu and teach a class and was pleasantly surprised to find Berklee had a P-funk Ensemble which was formed by then instructor, drummer David Cowan. Check it out! A good time was had by all!
Posted in blog, video on November 17th, 2014 - Tags: berklee, funk, funkadelic, george clinton, p-funk, parliament, pfunk
These two rhythms are not the same!
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Posted in blog, video on September 9th, 2014 - Tags: chart reading, drum lesson, reading charts, rhythms, sightreading, triplets
The Difference Between Congas and Bongos
View PostThese (on the left ) are CONGAS. They are larger and sit on the ground when played. The song “What’s Going On” uses congas in addition to drum set. Many people mistakingly think these are bongos. The drums on the right are BONGOS. They are are held between the knees when drummers play them. They […]
Music lessons available in Southbay (Los Angeles)
View PostCariko Music Group by Cariko Music Group Music Lessons for all levels and styles. If you want to take your playing to the next level, or if you just want to learn a new instrument in order to enrich your life, give us a call! Ruri… Questions? Comments? Requests? Get in touch. Contact Now […]
Posted in blog, news on July 10th, 2014 - Tags: bass guitar lessons, clarinet lessons, drum lessons, flute lessons, guitar lessons, music lessons, saxophone lessons, Theory lessons
CHOPS & LICKS
View PostThere’s no such thing as playing a “CHOP”
Posted in blog, news on June 12th, 2014 - Tags: chops, drum lessons, licks, music terms, music theory
Martin Luther King
View PostI grew up in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio, called Cleveland Heights. My family moved there during the Summer, right after I turned six years old. Though not a perfect place, the Cleveland Heights/University Heights School system was (in my opinion) decades ahead of it’s time. Though I struggled with my identity as a black […]
Posted in blog, news on January 20th, 2014 - Tags: black history, ch/uh, cleveland heights, david "young professor" cowan, David Cowan, diversity, martin luther king, mlk, raciscm
Video Release by Andy Vargas & One Tribe Nation
View PostSantana singer Andy Vargas teams up with One Tribe Nation on music video. Great latin-flavoered rock! Rockin band, and great guitar work. A song of struggle working through issues that cause inner turmoil.
Posted in blog, Featured, news on February 19th, 2013 - Tags: andy vargas, carlos santana, chicano rock, Dave Cowan, east LA rock, funk rock, LA bands, latin rock
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