Bruce Becker - 'Moeller Technique' drum lesson

The great drummer and teacher Bruce Becker teach us a great lesson on the Moeller Technique
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What do Neil Peart, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Bruce Becker have in common.....? All of these drummers have sought the unique insights and perspective on balance and motion from drum "guru" Freddie Gruber.
Gruber's reputation rests upon an approach that stresses a more efficient use of the drummer's anatomy. Gruber has often been referred to as the "zen" master of teaching. This rare insight into this approach was spurred on by Freddie's close 40 year friendship with Buddy Rich. It can clearly be seen in Buddy's playing.
Bruce started his studies with Freddie back in 1977. It was at this time when Freddie's activity was at its height. Bruce not only studied for 8 years, but watched Freddie teach. Over the years Bruce was present for hundreds of students and became increasingly aware of the value of Freddie's approach. He was also able to watch the evolution and changes Freddie made in response to musical styles and drum innovations of the time. "I was there at a unique time during the late 70's and mid 80's. The pace at which I saw Mr. Gruber evolve was mind boggling. I would literally spend hours and hang......and this went on for years", Bruce recounts in a June '93 interview in Belgo Beat (Belgian Drum Magazine).
Upon relocating to Europe in 1992, Bruce spent quite a bit of time traveling with Gruber. Together they did a series of Clinic and Masterclasses in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. While Gruber would pontificate, Bruce would demonstrate on the drums. At this time Bruce also became the Head of the Drum Dept. at A.I.M. (American Institute of Music) in Vienna, Austria. There he spent time actively putting his thoughts and concepts together based on all that Gruber had shared with him.
Bruce's conceptual approach and unique ability yields great results. His equation is Balance + Motion = Emotion. He offers the most comprehensive insight into the teachings of Mr. Gruber, and has been teaching since '82. Since returning to Los Angeles, Bruce teaches privately and has a steady stream of working drummers.
Bruce has worked with diverse artists such as Suzanne Somers, Beach Boy Family and Friends, Andy Sheppard, Deborah Henson-Conant, David Becker, Joe DiOrio, Herb Ellis, Barbara Dennerlein, Suns of the Dead, and Frank Gambale.

[@groovewithpassiondrumlesso2348]

Bruce Becker is one of the top Drum Teachers on the planet. He does a great job of explaining the physical movements of drumming. I have tried to explain what I have learned from him to my students. And of course I am still learning myself. That never stops.

[@tadekniejadek6591]

The best Moeller lesson I've seen so far. Everything simply explained. Great teacher :)

[@doozle5132]

Great teaching. Super clear.... deepest Moeller video I've watched. Mind you I've only watched 3 :)

[@trevormcmanis]

Great video. For those that are wondering, it’s more of an interview of Bruce explaining the theory behind the Moeller technique and how he approaches the system.

[@return2energiser]

Excellent lesson and I loved his reasoning behind practicing rudiments to benifit overall playing. very inspiring.

[@katzbach8387]

I do not know if this was a real lesson or just recorded for the youtube purposes. But if i was the student sitting there, i would rather play and have him giving me all the good advices. Whereas in this video it seems, that the student would not be able by any chance to learn this technique by simply listening to him going throug all these different aspects of the technique. He is moving far too quickly and not letting the student actully try it enough. It would have been interesting to see more, what kind of mistakes the student does, as that would be generally similar to what anybody does, who watchs this video.

[@radusoimosan4118]

+Katzbach i think it's recorded just for youtube

[@DrJuice1]

i'm a teacher -- not drums! -- and i get the same impression: this is just for YT. Katzbach is right about actual instruction, though. nice post.

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

but james right now have a great moeller technique

[@DrumHouseProject]

Bruce is a great player and teacher! J.

[@plemyk]

Excellent.

[@DrumHouseProject]

Yeah,that happens to a lot of people man,i was the same...Bruce is the man! J.

[@larrytate1657]

I think my body kinda figured this out on its own. One of the few things that came naturally to me.

[@DrumHouseProject]

Bruce's a great teacher! J.

[@DrumHouseProject]

Indeed!! thanks for watching :)

[@RazeTheWeak]

Moeller helped me a lot, but not as much as push/pull. Push/pull saturated everything I did and fixed all weaknesses I had with finger control. My doubles and singles got faster without practicing them. Just by doing 30 minutes a day of push/pull practice I was able to hold doubles and singles at 200bpm when previously I had been stuck around 180.

[@DrumHouseProject]

+RazeTheWeak That's great! Maybe because the Push-Pull involves more the motion of fingers and wrist so it helps practicing those parts of the body, while the Moeller technique is more of an arm whipping motion!

[@Spladoinkal]

RazeTheWeak use both! moeller is really useful for getting that pop from your snare when playing rock music. Try playing just the first stroke over and over to develop power on the snare. when playing a big arena Show, you have to exaggerate your movements to be seen. practicing the Moeller full stroke will get you that while still being relaxed

[@shahbazasad3107]

RazeTheWeak how did you practice push/pull? I have been practicing it daily but can't seem to get any faster on it. Maybe because its not a very small motion? (Wrist plus fingers) Any tips would be helpful :)

[@diamondpranks5283]

Very nice sir

[@DrumHouseProject]

He really is! J.

[@bacobill]

That is the amazing James Payne.. Look for him on KZbin.. He has become a master drummer and his lessons are gold.

[@loucontino4804]

My old facebook friend Bill. I hope you are well. Lou

[@bacobill]

@@loucontino4804 Back at ya Lou.. I am okay or so I tell myself.. What a crazy dream we play in eh? Be safe my friend :) ps.. I left FB.. hope my groups can go on without me

[@philipmcevoy7206]

do I need a harder surface to get rebound I can't get my triplets to be continual il get a triplet but it'd not continuous which is frustrating I can do triplets with my old technique however this tires my arm . Any tips Bruce ?

[@philipmcevoy7206]

Great lesson Bruce helps understand moeller in a simpler way

[@maschinemademan9053]

Damn! Dude's Dr. Um. 👍

[@addthisto]

meditation

[@ikincaid1621]

Hi it's Liam I am a drummer

[@coralbasie]

This isn't teaching. This is "watch me do this." I would last exactly one practice with this guy.