Letter From Jared Falk
Posted on May 9th, 2012

Dear Friend,

As I've always said, deep inside all drummers is an understanding that musicianship is an integral part of being a drummer, and that improving any one aspect of your playing will have benefits in other areas. Unfortunately, most of us don't act on that knowledge, and thus we don't use our full potential.

Well, here is your opportunity to act on that knowledge. The fun and exciting world of Latin music is the perfect way to take your drumming to the next level. It will challenge you at the kit - while giving you new and creative ways to play the drums.

Best of all, by learning popular latin styles like the Bossa Nova, Baiao, Cha Cha, Ballroom Rumba, Tumbao, Mambo, Merengue, Mozambique, Soca (Soul-Calypso), Tango, and 6/8 Afro Cuban - you free yourself up for MANY more gigs.

The tragic mistakes I've made...

Now, I've told this story over and over, but it's worth repeating...

When I was first learning to play in the early 90s - all I really wanted to play was Rock music. I didn't understand why my drum instructor always talked about Latin, Jazz, and other genres of music. If it wasn't the latest hit on the radio - I wasn't interested.

Over the years I began to realize that my earlier immature decisions had really slowed down my playing. I decided to give Latin a try - to see what all the hype was about. What followed was a complete transformation of how I play the drums!

You see - by beginning to play Latin, Jazz, and a range of other styles - I began developing many advanced skills that contributed to my overall drumming abilities. The new skills were completely transferable from one style to the next, and learning these abilities within a musical context really boosted the growth!

Today, I really enjoy playing a wide range of drumming styles. Everything from Latin to Jazz... and it all contributes to my creativity as a Rock drummer. It's really a win-win all the way around!

I guess what I'm really trying to say is...
DON'T Make the same mistake I made!

Learning Latin was an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and I highly recommend it to drummers of all skill levels. You will reap HUGE rewards in technique and skill development, and have a great time in the process. Even if you never plan on playing in a Latin band - it will certainly be of great value to you!

You can wait years and years like I mistakenly did, OR you can
make the decision to boost your drum skills starting TODAY!