MIND-BLOWING Drum Lessons I Learned From a Groove Legend

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I'd love to hear what you've learned from Steve Jordan...throw it in the comments below!

[@RC32Smiths01]

The idea of listening to and appreciating a song in its entirety before writing its drum parts is very vital. It's what makes the mature transition from a drummer to a musician. Makes versatility and playing with others much more smooth!

[@gsmith207]

It happens when we drummers play with musicians… haaaa! Just kiddin, love the drummer jokes, but seriously you nailed it. As drummers we listen and then add time and groove. That’s how we grow as musicians.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@gsmith207 Absolutely man!

[@chadmdalton]

Although I had heard Steve's playing for years (without knowing it was him) I really "discovered" him after watching the James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater DVD. His playing on there is just incredible. So tasteful and solid. It really re-inspired me to focus on just the groove and feel.

[@SL-xy5pn]

That concert is such a great performance by Steve Jordan!

[@HPHSGermany2010]

SJ has been such an inspiration for a long time. Sweet Home Chicago is a Bible.

[@jmacpherson9292]

When I discovered Steve Jordan, it totally flipped my approach to playing, listening & how I wanted my drums and cymbals to sound. I felt like I had to start over again but in the most positive way ever! Another thing I love about Steve is when he talks about his influences, he doesn't go to the Rolling Stone Magazine Top 10 list of those same drummers that have been there for decades. ( for the record I do love many in that Top 10 list) but gives props out to so many players that no one may have never heard of but just as amazing as those in that Top Ten. I could listen to Steve talks drums & music all day. He is brilliant and an icon to me!

[@schlagzeugvideocoach]

Hey Stephen, thank you for another great video. Haven't seen a video of yours in the last month, so good to c u up and well (hope that German English makes sense somehow... 😅). I love Steve Jordans sense of groove and time and especially these small setups. It shows how you can play and tell a story without a huge kit. Also like Nate Smith does in extreme. Both great influences and sources of wisdom for us! All the best for you and your family! Greetings from Germany, Jochen ❤🥁☮

[@gsmith207]

Nailed it again. Make it all count when you do it. Just play for th song. Thanks ST great vids at 56 I’m still learnin

[@jrzydee]

The white space between two notes can be an ocean! ❤🙌

[@markhedges1194]

Thanks Stephen for another great Video! Totally agree with the territory covered in the discussions and reflections on the approach we should use as working drummers! Keep up the great work! God bless!

[@DesignRhythm]

Listen to those 2 live Blues Brothers albums - his creativity, drive, groove, timing, etc. is absolutely phenomenal.

[@alvarocordova3664]

A drummer's drummer groove, feel, perfect time & great reste.

[@vinaybhagat2760]

Steve’s playing forced me to go back and start playing with a metronome. One of my favs

[@vincenzoa2929]

Love your content Stephen!

[@richone10]

Steve is a huge inspiration for me.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Right there with ya!

[@DanteSinfernoftwww]

Steve is the best. I enjoy all types of drummers, Riley, Jojo Mayer, JD Beck, Thomas Pridgen. But Steve is the best

[@wannabeadrummer]

Love it "How do you want the drums without listening to the piece first". 😅😅

[@jhenlim]

it's them signature sticks from VF man, it's gotta be 😃

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@0:42 very Giribaldi vibe there for a sec who was that - whoops somehow missed the start of the video.. Steve Jordan is flexible man

[@praisewizor]

Nice

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

👊🏻🙏🏻

[@karstenbursak8083]

Did I spot a an old Sonor Phonic in the background ?😊

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

😬😬😬

[@karstenbursak8083]

@@StephenTaylorDrums what sizes ? 22, 13,14,16 ? Funny ... I just bought one in the same color last week

[@JasonMcLemore]

Where the heck did that clip at 5:00 come from? Is that a JM3 performance? Ive searched so many Steve Jordan clips but i've never seen that.

[@lewistomlewis]

that's John and Pino for sure

[@milespenucevski2190]

Yessir, it’s the JM3. It was a charity gig they played in 2016, called “A Great Night in Harlem.” There’s a 16 minute video of the performance, just type it into KZbin.

[@JasonMcLemore]

@@milespenucevski2190 Awesome thank you!

[@iamrom]

For some reason the thumbnail made me think the video was gonna break down G.O.A.T. By Polyphia

[@jamessteen6667]

Ill go w/ ndugu chancelor

[@debagusadi3626]

Nicee

[@Nagroddy]

Are you a drummer or are you a musician who happens to play the drums?

[@cheezruff]

Some Sharks- from Steve Khan Casa Loco CD- Steve Jordan channels Stewart Copeland- but Steve is playing himself- The whole album is a game changer.