Grooving With Creativity | Jost Nickel

[@JostNickel]

Hi guys, I hope you enjoy my live lesson! I sure did! Greetings Jost

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

+Jost Nickel off course Jost- the as i've mentioned in another comment, the Switch Hands groove's concept is really something enlightening- Congrats.

[@VinceAnity]

+Jost Nickel Awesome lesson ! Loved it

[@mitcheckler211]

+Jost Nickel My compliments to a great lesson. Really loving that first hammered crash up-top. What is that? looks like an 18 but I can't seem to nail down the series... unless its not on Meinl's website yet??

[@JostNickel]

+Mitch Eckler 18″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash

[@mitcheckler211]

+Jost Nickel Huh... Interesting. I had one and sent it back to Meinl. It was still to thick for me and felt more like a medium crash. That hammering pattern looks a bit different too.. maybe I just got a weird one. They are "hand hammered" so... Anyway, killer tracks, awesome lesson!

[@BrendanNagy]

I absolutely love how he explains how his grooves are "easy" rather than describing how hard they are. Really helps out with the doubts of not being able to do a groove. Plus it's an added bonus to see the Sonor and Meinl combination. Beautiful kit and cymbals while also sounding twice as beautiful.

[@ShredTraining]

I purchased both of his books after watching this video. I highly recommend them to any drummer looking for fresh, new ideas. Great book!

[@Tiger_Smash59]

The more I watch Jost play, the more impressed I am. Not a lot of flash but there is so much depth in his playing. And he’s so SOLID.

[@TeslaNick2]

He's way more than just solid. The dude gets the room moving. His playing oozes charisma.

[@THE_DRUMCAPELLA_10.0]

This guy is about the best I've ever heard, perfect across the board

[@martinm835]

Jost, one of the more relaxed talented drummer by choice what i find interesting was the 3 principles of your grove, Thanks Drumeo

[@TimBuell]

This lesson is amazing. My favorite part: the entire concept of taking one groove and then systematically moving through different creative variations. Also, the play along tracks were very musical and relatable for a working drummer!

[@billbigler1366]

Wow wow wow. What a humble genius. And I don't use the word genius lightly. I could go on and on about my admiration for Jost but I won't. Thanks Jared and Drumeo for such an inspirational lesson. Cheers.

[@gymahjussi]

every touch he does every notes he plays screams he is a pro drummer.

[@robertyunus5471]

For all these years I use and improve my ghost notes and so into it, I finally have the privilege to witness, the ghost himself.

[@MrJutjubovac]

I like the fact that Jost looks like he is in total control of this lesson and his playing. He just doesn't look like he's gonna make a mistake. My favorite part is the overall mood of the lesson. Seems like everyone is having so much fun!

[@devinbuchhorn]

The concept of creativity by limitation is great. Easy way to break out of those old grooves we've been playing.

[@gillesc26200]

Nice lesson! I love how relaxed Jost is, while playing this extremely fast half-time shuffle in the last song!!!

[@Vernoflyer]

My favorite part is knowing that Jost was one of Anika Nilles' teachers and being able to learn from him, too. Thanks Drumeo for getting such great talent to us! Also, shout-out to Claus Hessler (commented below), who also taught Anika!

[@jsniderGT23]

Probably my favorite Drumeo video lesson yet. And I love when he talks about his two rack toms.

[@johnmurphy900]

I must say, at the age of 62, and still gigging, my inspiration to has grown to a whole new level. Thank you so much for your contributions to the drumming community. Greatest Respects, Murf

[@doomprogger6345]

My favourite part was the solo! I mean, everything he taught was amazing, but his solo was simply...beautiful. This is exactely how a modern solo should sound like. Not a technical show-off, but one relaxed flowing movement in perfect harmony. Thanks so much!

[@NicolasBriard]

Sorry for my English. Every lessons, like this one, on Drumeo are awesome. I hope, I will have many life after this one to see and learn everything you bring to the community of drumming. Thank you Jost Nickel, thank you Jared, Thank you Drumeo's people.

[@jhamler1]

I wanna give DRUMEO some money. Seriously. Not because I need a lesson, per se, but because I really enjoy the content. I'm a shitty drummer to begin with, but this is the bestest channel I've ever come across for any musician. Period. I wanna play these beats, for real, but I also just enjoy the shit.

[@practisetv2563]

Aller größten Respekt vor diesem Drummer !!! Einfach Wahnsinn, wie perfekt jeder einzelne Grove von ihm klingt!!!!

[@bigalan82]

The best part of these lessons are about the groove. And 95 percent of most songs are grooves. So it is very important to be able to focus on the groove first. He is the funky man. To be able to groove like him takes a lot of hard work. Cheers

[@ManuelBianchiOfficial]

I particularly loved the way he explained how to orchestrate a groove. I want his book! Let me this gift for Christmas! :D

[@johnelijahsantos8765]

my favorite part of the lesson is @16:20 where Jost says it takes like 2 years, Jared's chuckle really cracks me up, haha Shows that Jost can be a really funny guy.

[@harithv758]

This is one of the most productive lessons I've ever seen. The best part was the time Jost not only broke down the groove he played but also told us the sequence of steps that went through his mind as he came up these grooves. This one lesson opens up a lot of new doors for drummers. Thanks a lot.

[@michaelfaeth]

Really great solo at 43:43!! Lots of variation and fun to listen to.

[@snoholoans]

Jost has the best sense if humor of any drummer I know. Not to mention he just one of the best drummers period. Im buying his book!

[@andreacalenco3167]

Jost is one of my favourite drummer so thank you very much Drumeo for this free amazing lesson!! My favourite part of the lesson was when Jost talked about the rules to create a new groove and when he showed the "switched groove"!!

[@MichaelMolinaM]

my favorite part of the lesson is the splitting of grooves between the ride and hats, and the toms and hats. super cool stuff.

[@michaelwhitlow1413]

I've been a fan of Jost Nickel for a few years. I saw him on Mike Johnston's site and really enjoyed his playing. I'd say my favorite thing about this lesson, besides his groove, is his shoes. Thanks

[@Titanopsis]

my favourite part of the lesson are the 3 rules that Jost use to do his grooves, it's just amazing the creativity!!! great lesson, thanks :)

[@SaintMont]

I liked it how he developed a simple idea and built an entire new world !!! Also that amazing solo !!! (particularly when crashed and muted it the cymbal or when he plays like a sextuplets between the ride and the hi hat) I'm so astonished for how calm he play and moves around the drum set !!! What a great musician he is !!!

[@SpainBoy2]

Alternating between the ghost note and the hi hat was something that I had never thought of! Best part of the lesson for sure!

[@mikoaj2178]

Awesome lesson Jost. There is a lot of stuff that i loved here. But i think the best thing was switching hands after 2 bars. It gives me a lot of thoughts and ideas and push me to testing new things and creating new grooves.

[@stefans8651]

These have to be the most awesome back-and-forth tom rolls I have ever heard. It sounds absolutely amazing.

[@GamerFreakMachine]

My favourite part of the lesson is Josts pure feel, creativity and genius when making his grooves match a song and grooving in general.

[@paxvieuw]

I like the way Jost explain what he is playing and how he do it, its clear and step by step...Great!!!

[@alfredogurreaescajedo9040]

My favourite is the first groove explained, and how Josh introduce every new part on it and goes to the final groove, more complex at the end... uff!...i really need that book, LOL

[@ianchui7711]

Mr articulation himself. Phenomenal playing

[@JohnParkerDrums]

Improvising with limitations is such a cool concept. And of course the ability to reuse grooves in new ways by changing what instrument each limb plays . . . so cool!

[@antkn33]

Wow! This guy is full of great ideas. I like the idea of moving just the left hand between the hi hat and snare when doing alternating 16ths. Very simple but effective!!

[@lawrencemartinez3628]

favorite part is defenitly how he feels the groove and you can see his passion and that really inspires me.

[@RivalFaust]

I really enjoyed the part of the lesson around the 20 min mark where jost talked about the 3 simple rules about creating your grooves. That concept was really interesting!

[@timothyallen1345]

My favorite part was for me realizing how making simple ideas can create complex sounding and incredible grooves that are very diverse! I definitely replayed the grooves and the rules for creating grooves :)

[@MrPaulBock]

38 mins or so I love how jost incorporates the left foot into the groove replacing the left. always feel as if a left should be stomping on the quarters or eighth notes of a groove really enjoy it thanks!

[@tomassilva6224]

My favorite part, after watching several times, is at 36:00 minutes of video, when Jost worry about if it would be nicer if he plays the exercise slower. Jost seems to be a great person. Realy liked his charisma. You both are great drummers and affects me the love you give to us all. That is really cool, congratullations to Drumeo staff and Jost Nickel.

[@kkerrjr]

I haven't heard someone use so many surfaces! AMAZING! Jost, Holy smokes! It's soooo amazing! It's crazy, crazy, crazy refreshing!

[@PsychedelicRealities]

Thank you people for all the great lessons you've offered us all this time, your doing a every good job about it. All the way from Cyprus, cheers and have a good new year...and remember, drums is the best game ever!!! ;)

[@drummerwarrior1]

Always enjoy the Q and A section - the Grooving with Creativity section was really inspiring.

[@anpi]

The main section of the live lesson, Grooving with Creativity, was unbelievable! Really awesome point of thinking!!

[@stevefranchini4980]

My favourite part was the first song he played. I really liked his way of explaining his concept of creativity too. Not to mention Jost's incredible skills as a musician and as an educator. Thanks Drumeo for having him!

[@lesscott8364]

Hi Jared and Jost - I liked how Jost started with a simple groove and kept building on it.

[@jameslawson4902]

How do you dislike this video....smh.Nickel has pocket,dynamics and knows when to accent with complimentary fills.I seen him in solo through video on KZbin years ago and killed it.

[@warrenscott1694]

I just love how you can set limitations to what you play and it can become a whole lot more than you anticipate. It's almost an drumming oxymoron! Would truly love to explore this more. PLEASE can I win this book!!!!!!

[@andrewcappuzzello]

I really enjoyed how Jost, talked about taking straight 16th's and then moving it from your hi-hat to the snare drum to add the extra texture!

[@drummerpsycho6718]

every step he shows is useful. its not just something you practice in the practice room and then never use it in a musical setting. My favorite part of the lesson was, after I watched it 2 days ago i was inspired to practice the material. especially the switch grooves because i normaly dont play like that. the hardest part was to play the hihat not too quiet with the left hand (not as ghost notes like you would when playing it on the snare) I really liked the lesson!

[@oscarbaezsoria1650]

Im going to name this guy The Drum Sniper! Such precision and control! Deadly......what a great drummer! Way to go! Favorite part was the first drum solo, BTW!

[@andersonat]

It was very informative to learn about the rules and structures that Jost uses in his "systems" for creating [new] grooves. I'm sure that many other top-drummers are using their own systems, but they don't want to explain how they go about creating their grooves ( - they don't want to give away any of their secrets). Jost's information will help me to be more creative within the (limited number of) grooves that I currently play.

[@Coin3103]

Great lesson ! Love Jost's musicality and groove approach. My favourite part of the lesson was at 34:00 with the linear groove. Reminds me of "Future sounds" book of David Garibaldi, but loved the fact he adds and explains some limitations. Great concept ! So inspiring also in his solo. Can't imagine a drumming event with both Benny Greb and Jost Nickel ! Too much groove

[@hongee95]

Favourite part of the lesson was definitely the solo he did. Tasteful and musical!

[@AmrddH]

such a great educator. and HIS PLAYING IS SO CLEAN

[@andrewoikonomidis8021]

My favorite part was the whole lesson, but especially the drum solo! It was amazing and very groovy!

[@missfoundation]

The fish story was good. Drinking pop. Very relaxed like he is part of the kit. Skeleton groove is awesome!

[@bovindelabbe]

Love the flow of the "split up" of the groove and the concept of limiting rules = creativity. Great, inspiring Solo! And - the sound is Awesome!

[@stratanl1323]

He's so groovy! Love to watch him playing, looks simple, but technically so advanced..... The way he's holding the sticks almost looks like they're gonna fall out of his hands!

[@djeanvasciannie1953]

Best Part of Lesson: Jost's 3 Part analysis to groove! Also his mention of the Drummers Collective! I was just there JOST!! *Also those fresh Nike*.."Freshy Boy" lol NO idea you studied there!

[@ianbecker6077]

My favorite part was the hi hat ghost note and the close out song. This is my favorite drumeo lesson.

[@robTCGZ]

The whole lesson was amazing, but the part that really caught my attention was the ''switched groove''. It's amazing how the exact same sticking pattern delivered a whole different sound and feel simply by switching hands. really cool stuff

[@LuizMGRamos]

Cool to see Jost playing the left hand below the right one when alternating them between hi-hat and snare. It's something i've been doing for a while and it's hard to see people playing like this.

[@Brizzog]

Wow first Anika and then Jost, my two favourite drummers, both within a month! The whole lesson section was probably one of the best I've seen. I loved his groove rules, a great tip, definitely gonna have a go at those! That and the hi-hat/snare switch groove "song" were my favourite parts!

[@michaeladammusic]

What a drummer! I loved the idea of using rules or limitations to help the creative process.

[@jsk23198]

to be completely honest, his tipps were amazing! inspiring

[@aarcega777]

Around the 34:00 mark...I'm getting into linear beats lately, so really loved this part. Appreciated how he started with a slick, yet basic groove.

[@ext1013]

i like this guy, already. he's so relaxed, in his on world and just he's just playing and not worry about anything.

[@plshalpmei]

I've been following Jost on Instagram for a while so it's awesome to finally see a Drumeo lesson! My favourite part was definitely the "switch" groove, gave me some cool material to work on.

[@Orgakoyd]

That's the nicest kit I've seen on Drumeo so far.

[@Chevyteddy]

Absolut amazing and I hope I got a chance for this nice book. Inspiry to see how Jost brake down his grooves to a system and create rules for what he's doing. Amazing. Hope I can see him live. Cheers Ralph (Lübeck/Germany)

[@aivarasburn]

Most favourite part was for me that he played so relaxed during the solo and tracks. Especially solo with the evolment around with orchestrations in the groove back beat. That was wicked! Overall cool and one of the modern drummers we should look on at!

[@toadney]

I love the alternating sixteenth note groove he does near the beginning.

[@decadence34]

My favorite part was the part about the Shoes xD that made me laugh. But really besides that I LOVEED HIS CONCEPTS. DRUMEO I just want to thank you for bring us closer to our heroes. I live in Venezuela and as you may know the inflation is slowly killing us. So... not all of us has the chance to pay for a DVD, A Book, Masterclasses ETCS. That's why I really REALLLLLLY Thank you for Giving us SOOOOO much information for nothing in Return. I remember Todd Suchermann talking about him Waiting for the MD Magazine to come to his house every month and feel like christmas has arrived. But in my case I wait every week for a new lesson xD. AGAIIIIIIIIIN. THANK YOU!

[@esitoris]

Nice dynamic and musicallity in that solo Jost; thanks!! :)

[@willemvandenberg5263]

Of all your amazing content this might be my favorite because it really provides frameworks to immediately improve and stay away from playing the same constantly (which I do (soon did :-)) all the time). Appreciate all the efforts made putting this together!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

honestly my favorite part was the ending solo before the Q & A section…since I am mainly a feel type drummer, this lesson was quite confusing yet excellent all the same. I love his groove and his amazing precision when he lets loose with those quick bursts of his. His kit and cow bell sound fantastic.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

If you leave a comment letting us know your favourite part of the lesson, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two copies of "Jost Nickel's Groove Book"! LESSON INDEX: 00:13 - "This Old World's Too Funky 4 Me" by The Bad Berry Finnerty Collective 05:38 - Introduction 10:33 - Grooving With Creativity 43:40 - Drum Solo 51:17 - Q & A 59:33 - "Toses" by Nils Gessinger

[@BarberDrums]

My favourite part of this lesson is the AMAZING sound of that kit and those cymbals!

[@Derpth666]

+Drumeo My favourite part in this video is the lack of Jost's "serial killer eyes" that are present in some of his other videos =)

[@swinthom]

+Drumeo My favourite part was when I downloaded the sheet music and thought this lesson is just what I have been looking for. But I was wrong. This was so much better than expected. Incredible. Excellent idea to limit the variables for a groove, this is where I have been going wrong.

[@vodzdrums]

+Drumeo the part jost answered a question about odd times asked by some "jonas cardoso" person. wich by the way is me. :D thanks a lot, jared and jost! awesome lesson!

[@albertarmendariz7855]

his playing was my favorite

[@miko1209]

Wow Jost Nickel! Thanks Drumeo for bringing all those awesome drummers! really loved "This Old World's Too Funky 4 Me" awesome groove.

[@VinceAnity]

My fav part is 4:00 Only 4 minutes in and I'm eager to play !!! That's how great drummers make you feel !

[@sergiozdrums]

lOVED THIS LESSON!! it made me realised that less is more! a simple concept can become many different things!!! my favourite part of the lesson was this first groove playd with the right hand on the snare and left on the hit hat!! ii sounds like a completely new groove :)

[@AlexanderBeatband-yk6tk]

Großartig, und inspirierend, magisch.

[@BreAkIngTroN]

Really hard to choose my favourite part of this lesson. The whole lesson was just great. But when I have to choose, it would be the part when he explained his grooves. He showed us to make an really easy sounding groove to an really FAT sounding groove. Loved that, gave me a huge bottle of motivation. Thanks for that Jost and drumeo, for inviting this awesome guy. ;)

[@macp988]

Now THAT is a player worth inviting to your studio Jared :) Great lesson, Jost is such a beast !

[@Kik_Hat_Sne]

His touch and feel for drums and cymbals is amazing. One of my favorite drummers.

[@Kik_Hat_Sne]

+Munkiee Braynez Drumeo, While you're at it... please bring Richard Spaven for a lesson as well. That'd be so awesome. :D

[@kickthebabylmo]

+Munkiee Braynez YES!

[@Levsongs]

My favorite part of the lesson was when Jost spoke on creativity through limitation. I've always found that really interesting and effective, and I loved hearing his take on it!

[@yangarza]

Jost Nickel is incredible. I am dumbfounded by his ability to be extremely melodical in his fills and groove playing.

[@jackwarnockcreates]

My favorite part was honestly just the beginning. He was so laid back, but he grooved so hard. It was great.

[@FlorianBraun]

i'm lovin the first lesson cause it's easy enough for me to work on. The switching of the same pattern on different instruments is also really great and definitely something I will work on. Thanks to jost for this great lesson, maybe see you one day with Disko Nr.1 again, have you seen im Schlachthof Wiesbaden and it was really a great Show!

[@BreathingRx]

I love the rules that allow me to build a groove, great system! My favorite part is playing hat before and after the snare or other surface, simple and easy to remember and instantly apply!

[@Nikita____Stepanov]

Thank you Drumeo! Thank you Jost! :)

[@CyberIllusions]

One of my favorite parts was the split and switch groove section! AWESOME lesson, drumeo!!

[@floriansaligai3901]

Never heard about Jost before this lesson, but bought the book right after it. Just amazing grooves. Greetings from Germany ^^

[@toddfromsweden]

The openhanded stuff was neat. But the mixing with Open and crosshanded grooves, awesome! That was my favourite part.

[@mtarosky]

Awesome lesson. Thanks Jost,, Jared and Drumeo! My favorite part were the rules around being creative with limitations!