JP Bouvet - BERKLEE AUDITION Experience and Advice, Pt. 2

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[@harrycorden6394]

Hey man I know this video is 5 years old now but I've watched it through many times and I'm happy to say that I got into Berklee this year! Thank you for making this, I think it really helped!

[@sandman2534]

I just got accepted to Berklee today and I’m so stoked! Thank you so much! This video was so great in preparing me for my audition!

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

how's it going?

[@DavidGamero]

did you graduate?

[@rockinrabbi]

Dude, it helped! Seriously. Good instruction. I'm not up for a Berkeley Audition (wish I could play like that) but just having you "voice" the parts beforehand was definitely helpful. Keep sending us the online tutorials! Always appreciated. Hope you have a great career, man!

[@prithivnatarajan]

I just met JP today and told him that I had learned a lot from this video when I had watched it years back. He’s still an incredible teacher!

[@Rojasdrums]

Part 3: How to pay for Berklee without selling your soul.

[@nicksokolmusic]

This is EXACTLY what I've been needing. I had a list of pretty much everything you covered, but seeing it all in action really helped too. Thanks for making this!

[@soujrnr]

I've been playing drums for about 32 years and I found your video EXTREMELY helpful, JP!! I never took lessons and so would consider myself more of a hack than anything else and I do stuff that I couldn't explain or classify because of my lack of formal training. Be that as it may, as I watched your video, I discovered some of what I do and how it could be classified. For that, I am thankful!! Best wishes to you and thanks for taking the time to put this together!!

[@gruzina]

man you play'n fantastic ! love the feel and style and thank you for the time you took to put this vid's together

[@electrizer]

Man, out of the 1,894,093 drumming videos I've seen on YT this would probably get the most points in terms of helpfulness and content. Thank you so much!

[@andrerwicks]

Thanks for the heads up. I think I'm good enough to get in the first go around. I love a challenge. JP, is the best on knowledge!!

[@Matrockarz]

You are one kewl and humble drummer i've seen. And your willingness to share is something i adore... \m/

[@goingnowere101]

This guy is truly a sound dude, really down to earth. Great video

[@drumr4life509]

"just start with the time and then add things in as they feel right" that is almost the exact quote my band director gave me the first time i played jazz. As simple as it sounds i really think that is the best approach to playing jazz drums. great vid JP keep it up!

[@codymartinez4493]

I dont even drum and I watched this whole damn thing

[@samuelwalukouw5903]

Thank you so much man! Great video!! My audition is this Saturday! I'm wicked nervous, because i suck at reading... Wish me luck. Maybe i'll see you sometimes!

[@skitzoeinhoven]

Kudos for doing this. Excellent educational points. Keep doing what you're doing. Gonna save this as a reference for my students prepping for college auditions.

[@diegocervantes2644]

This is amazing maaan, really helpful🙏🏻 I hope to meet you someday when I get to Berklee. Take care JP and thanks again

[@treyagun]

I love this video, it really helped me with my audition to Tech Music School in London. I finally got in after 3 attempts, and I have no doubt that seeing this video earlier would have helped me get in sooner, so thank you buddy, keep making awesome videos like this!

[@mebularnebular]

Not even a drummer but I watched this entire little series. Great mastery of music and its language, you communicated everything perfectly with great demonstration. Loved that up tempo jazz stuff. Great double time swing.

[@quemarioo]

Thanks, man! I live in Brazil and I'm thinking about applying for Berklee! You helped a lot! You nailed the bossa and the samba rhythms! Cheers and thanx!

[@dadygee]

This was awesome! Not geting in to Berklee any time soon but you gave me loads of ideas how to play!

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Most excellent! JP You're the man! My brother is in Berklee, I'm EXTREMELY proud of him....GO ELDER PEREZ!

[@ktmakis]

Perfect !!! Not just helpful but also amusing !!! Keep it up JP.

[@AndrewTrappen]

Thanks Man! still worth watching 2 years later!

[@remydrums]

I love what you say about jazz. Auditioning next year for Berklee, mostly a jazz/funk drummer. You're the man!

[@herbandsarah]

im actually glad i watched this i wasnt too fond of his playing before, but this def opened my eyes up to him. much respect Mr. Bouvet.

[@PEARLDRUMMER1992]

i didn't really know you as a player but with this video you show immediately insane good skills. And that without actually showing off! You are going to make it very far my friend! Go for the stars!!

[@jtdavillin4927]

Man this video is the deal! I havnt played in yrs. just picked back up, and its good to see not much has changed. Same styles. Dynamics is still the key. Awesome! peace man.

[@spenserhinkley1408]

JP you're an amazing drummer with awesome feel and diversity

[@EnterUTubeNameHere]

Thanks jp, my audition is in 3 days and this has built my confidence tenfold

[@kiethsurf9544]

JP: wow, i'm really impressed. So straightforward, such straightalk, I love it. I've been playing 8.5 yrs and this really inspired me to practice a lot of what you are playing. I've never taken lessons ( I should have) so this is inspiring. If you ever come out to San Francisco bay area I'll pay you for a lesson. !!

[@MrTarkus007]

very nice i really enjoyed watching the vid your a real pro it shows that you weren't just there to show off your chops but to really prepare yourself .once again very nice !

[@Fsuholley]

Have fun and be confident. Great advise.

[@Lukochas]

This is actualy REALLY helpful. Thanx man!

[@nmikloiche]

Loved hearing your Latin tips. It’s my weakest genre; I learned the basic boss nova and samba rhythm 20 years ago, and still find it hard to improvise over top of the basic back beat. I just can’t seem to internally feel the time which just frustrates me to no end. I’ve always chalked it up as being something unteachable. Basically, you either get it or you don’t. But after listening to your take on it and demonstration I just might get past what I learned in like 7th grade. You play tastefully and I like that you hold back and resist over killing it. And I loved the 2 beat trips. You must like them because I heard you play them a few times. I think most drummers love a well place two beat trip. Well done.

[@xenithquazar1917]

This is gold. I learnt a lot, thanks for posting this!

[@NikitaAgaev]

feel good about yourself, this video is really helpful! keep doing videos like this)

[@HomeBuyersofOhio]

thanks for posting....I am not even a drummer and found your teachings very interesting.My friend you are a very good educator. I have learnt a lot from you about drumming and music in general. You are good at what you do....thanks again

[@FreekSharkHD]

Unbelievable how much talent this person possesses and how great those beautiful Byzance Cymbals and his kit sound!

[@jacobigunter]

This is so motivating jp congradulations on all your success

[@Branndon626]

man, this is great. awesome advice.

[@jordannlouie]

so true, i can watch this over and over, great reminders if anything.

[@Drumtome]

This is kind of you man, I'm not auditioning but subscribed because this is a very great thing of you to do! (Not to mention you're a killer on a kit!)

[@jordanwilbanks5721]

Hey man I'm auditioning for Berklee tomorrow! Just wanted to let you know this video rocks! I'm going over everything for the audtition one last time so I came back to this video to review. This video has been so helpful man!

[@mrbungface707]

Dude this helped!! Not only for my audition but also as a drummer in general! Thanks!

[@Django44]

Superb session JP - broad representative style selections, clear explanations, thoughtful remarks and superb performance - your own drumming. Also - SO nice to hear a bass drum with some of its name to it - a 'bass' drum. Your style is fluid and very comfortable. My drumming 'hero' is Big Sid Catlett, so that is how far back my listening goes (1930s - 1940s). Well done, and so nice in HD - thank you!

[@jmr2master]

Helpful stuff. Keep posting the videos!!

[@tylerhudson1]

not only is he fucking amazing at drums but hes one of the nicest and most inspiring person ive ever got the chance to talk to

[@fuzzylogiceire]

That snare worked very well for the samba. Tuned appropriately and brought out the accents and flams beautifully.

[@BSTORM39]

I really appreciate these videos! I'm 16 going into my junior year and I want to pursue a career in music and now I know what I need to work on thanks to you, I have a lot of things to work on but I think with the knowledge this video gave me I'll be ready to apply to any music school in 2 years, thanks once again!

[@rushton84]

This was amazing dude.

[@tadasvinokuras9116]

I have just been accepted to the Berklee College of Music! IT HELPED SO MUCH, THANKS JP!!!!!!!

[@DrummerThom]

just stumbled across this. I'm not applying there, but still watched the whole thing lol You certainly gave me some new ideas! thanks dude!

[@kentonconnor679]

I got accepted to Berklee and this video helped a lot. I practiced each style you talked about and prepared them well then the guy told me to play a 12/8 Afro Cuban and I thought "Damn, that wasn't in JP's video." Lol. But thanks for the video. Can't wait to get there and learn even more.

[@MalikEmmanuel]

how do you feel today?

[@Koropokel]

how do you feel today? ( 2 )

[@IanHatol]

I'm really curious as to what your experience has been like 4 years in

[@boyna13]

How do you feel today?

[@LetsTalkAboutFeelings]

Today do you feel how?

[@RobAbfallDrums]

I know this is old but....I'm just in love with drumming, I am older and taught myself how to play by ear and never ventured into learning how to read music sadly (really bummed that I didn't) but I have been watching your drumming skills as of late and stumbled across this video and I think it's awesome that you did this this to prepare people and share your knowledge, you are an amazing drummer and this was a fun video to watch but also a sad one because I realize how badly I suck, but ya know what I don't care and I'm gonna go jam out to some Tool right now, peace out!

[@cant1324]

What a dynamic samba playing man. Really really good job!

[@dgreaume]

This was helpful and I'm not even thinking about applying to Berklee. Thanks JP, cool video.

[@BeauAskew]

Really cool advice at the end with "Only so many accents can be placed in a 4 bar measure." I was just thinking that exact thing yesterday and how I am going to start practicing each hit starting with quarter notes and then to 8th, 16th, and 32nd. Watched the whole thing. Great video. Thanks.

[@bentag65]

Nice ending to the video JP. I can see Tito with his mouth open. This is truly a great video. Like the room.

[@sodavidhill]

Thanks alot man for the advice and taking out the time to share this video on what the auditions might be like. Great video, nice pocket and groove! Hopefully u will see me soon. Im auditioning maybe sometime next year and kind of nervous and didnt know what to expect and this gave me a heads up! So, again thanks for the advice!!

[@MattDavisVideos]

Very informative and helpful video! Wish I had this video 2 years ago when I auditioned! Did get accepted, but unfortunately Berklee is quite expensive. Your playing style is amazing, I'm definitely a fan now!

[@RandyDandy93]

thank you so much for this playaa, recordings on point

[@arkansaswookie]

Love the shirt! and the drumming. Young shred master.

[@ForTrav516]

the samba pattern on your right hand is really a "Faux Samba". what my percussion teacher calls the "fake samba". it's an adaptation, which is now accepted as Samba. i like how you incorperated it on the kit. Love the lessons! keep up the good stuff!

[@zzpops2782]

Nice, JP! Thanks again!

[@boywithadrum]

Awesome JP! I just saw this for the first time brother! Love that shirt! You are the man! NICE! Thank you very much senor!

[@Lehmann108]

"Don't play a lot of crap with your left hand" Ha ha!

[@MasterMaggot88896]

Thank you so much for this! This is really gonna help me!

[@DrummerRJYoung]

I keep trying to tell people(specifically drummers) less is more and most just don't seem to get it. You sir on the other hand are fucking amazing but know what its all about. I applaude you!

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Well said Bro. The most real explanation yet. Thanks Bro.

[@SamdeLeon]

This video was SOOOOOOOOOOO helpful. You're such an awesome dude. Really funny too! XD Got a lot of useful tips and ideas. :) Finally got out of that feeling where I don't where to go next. I'm really a guitarist, but I decided to drums also cuz' it was just SOOO much fun when I first tried and I just fell in love with playing. Been drumming for almost two years now and still excited for the years to come! Thanks a lot JP! :D

[@DiscoverPianoTV]

Good demonstration! Good instruction!!!

[@tatedelana7658]

Great scott, the Byzance ride sounds glorious!

[@andrem1733]

Nuff respect for posting this. Good info

[@daneeehhhh]

Yeah! It was super helpful, thanks!

[@thestrawman15]

the fill starting around 8:54 is DOPE

[@TurboKC]

Great vid JP !

[@MrKyledadrummer]

Thank you so much dude! You helped me out a lot.

[@NathanielSaintPaul]

i dont plan on going to college there, or even auditioning, but I watched this bc I liked hearing your take on all the different styles. I definitely learned some good stuff, so thanks!

[@fishypwner202]

This video was extremely helpful thanks so much!

[@Sqvusz]

thank you so much for this video. i will work hard for this audition.

[@jessegranstrom4033]

Dude this was great. I wish I saw this when I applied a few years ago. :( Keep up the good work.

[@MattSk8r413]

That samba was literally incredible man.

[@motorcaster57]

You're good with some ego, but it's cool because your speaking style is very inclusive and you are very encouraging, and all this comes out in your playing as well... Go far young man..... good luck......

[@johnstiltner1]

ok i got a mohwak now where can i find the kitty cat snare

[@nicksokolmusic]

Auditioning tomorrow. Watched this a ton.

[@lildrummerboy61]

He is definately one of my favorite drummers

[@christianbryce]

JP thanks alot for the advice man u gave me more confidence to apply God bless

[@rvdoever]

great feel, great sounding drums

[@Steffens8]

I'm a Junior in high school and my teacher went to Berklee and I play both drum kit and bass guitar and this video was very helpful and gave me alot of confidence going into my next year I need alot of work but it makes me want to work hard at it and its inspiring so thank you very much :)

[@gids8029]

I didn't relize how good you had to be to go to berklee. If your that good already you should already have a job

[@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139]

Few artists have

[@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139]

Danny Carey had a job.. Questions?

[@westoneuler4065]

you don’t go to berklee to learn how to play, you go there to learn how to be a musician if that makes sense. i know those may sound the same, but being a professional musician is much more than simply playing well. you have to be able to work with others, you have to be able to articulate a creative vision, and most importantly you have to know people that are in the music game. berklee offers all of those things, plus top notch instructors and guest speakers. you’re basically guaranteed a place in the music industry when you leave there.

[@TastyDesignz]

that was a killer samba.

[@JPBouvet]

Radical. Best of luck.

[@ManuCoto7]

ALL MY RESPECT FOR @JPBOUVET. I´M A FOLLOWER FROM SPAIN. THX FOR YOUR VIDEO

[@MaxDeVincenzo]

Awesome video! Thanks so much.

[@Ballongmannen92]

Really good advices! You got feel for the drums :)

[@jensplumfrandsen8042]

Dude this helps! :D.. You got it all figured out and i bet people gets alot out of this

[@TheJamesEF]

This guy is really awesome. so musically tallented.

[@steijnmuller7228]

For a basic bossa nova groove, the ride pattern is commonly in 16th notes, played very lightly. You could also play it on the hi-hat! :) Cheers, good video

[@sodavidhill]

DUDE THIS REALLY HELPED!!