Chris Hoffmann
Chris Hoffmann
Chris Hoffmann is a German drummer, live and studio musician. He studied Jazz and Popular Music at the Mainz School of Music and graduated as an (M.A.) Educating Artist at the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg in Mannheim.
Chris works with national and international musicians and is doing clinics and workshops. As a live musician he is on tour on many German stages.
His goal as an educating artist is to guide his students to become the best drummers they can be by making them their own best teachers.
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Community Pad Warm-Up Course
Chris Hoffmann
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We asked the ArtOfDrumming community to send us their favorite pad warm-up exercises and picked 5 of our favorite videos to create this special course. Chris Hoffmann once again opens up the course with one of his favorite exercises before some ... »
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The AB Fill-In Concept
Chris Hoffmann
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In this course Chris Hoffmann presents one of his favorite concepts for creating new fill-ins. In contrast to the grouping approach where you combine groupings of different sizes, Chris only uses groups of three but with different stickings. ... »
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Mixed Subdivision Fills
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Finding inspiration for new fill-in ideas can be challenging from time to time. While you usually stick with your favorites and often repeat your most common figures, checking out additional concepts can help to spice up your vocabulary. Chris ... »
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First Steps On Drums
Chris Hoffmann
Various Artists
No matter if you are completely new to playing drums or gettting back behind your kit after taking a break, some basics are essential to get started. Chris Hoffmann gives tips on what gear you need to start your practice session, explains drum set ... »
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Drum Notation Basics
Chris Hoffmann
Various Artists
Being able to read and write drum notation is essential in many situations. No matter if you are checking out exercises or if you want to use a lead sheet to play along to music, it is important to have fundamental reading skills. This course will ... »
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Practice Guide
Chris Hoffmann
Various Artists
Deciding how to practice is as important as choosing the topic for your practice session. Chris Hoffmann gives you insights into his personal way of structuring a practice session and how you can adopt this method. Besides practicing itself, he ... »
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Groupings Of 2s And 3s
Chris Hoffmann
Various Artists
Using groupings in fills has become one of the most common concepts among drummers of all genres. No matter if you are looking into Gospel, Funk or Metal drumming - you will always come across these figures. This course gives you insight into how ... »
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