Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Adjusting your seat and getting the right size kit from child to adult.

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Learn how to hold the sticks (both match & traditional) and the basics of Stick/Stroke Control Part 1

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Continuation of Basic Stick/Stroke Control & Demo

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In this introduction video, Lou Stavris demonstrates changing a Drumhead and Basic Tuning Techniques.

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In this introduction video, Lou Stavris demonstrates changing a Drumhead and Basic Tuning Techniques.

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Follow Lou Stavris as he gives Step-By-Step instructions on building the Classic 8th Note Groove!

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Now that we've established a killer groove, here is an easy guide to adding 8th note fills.

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Follow Lou Stavris as he shows you how to add on to previous lessons and utilize both 8th and 16th note fills!

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In This Video, Lou Stavris explains the reasoning behind his unique Ergonomic Setup and How It Relates to Natural Body Motion!

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates Techniques to get a GREAT BUZZ ROLL with both Matched & Traditional Grips!

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates Techniques to improve your Dynamics through Vocal Inflection!

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Lou Stavris Reviews "Drum Wheels" by Nick Forte - A Better Stick Control Book!

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Demonstrates "The Art Of Brushes" using a classic POP Hit as the theme of the solo demonstration!

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Demonstrates "The Art Of Brushes" using a classic Rock Hit as the theme of the solo demonstration!

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Lou Stavris - Demonstrates "The Art Of Getting Around The Kit" using a unique camera angle. Arm and wrist motions for Match & Traditional Grips & cross-sticking are seen from Above The Kit!

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Lou Stavris - Demonstrates the Pearl Mid-Town Bop kit recently added to the DrumChops Studio as Student Kit able to fit students from child to adult on a Pro Quality Kit!

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates a Half-Time Shuffle Groove played to a track with just a Click and Bass. This Combines Groove, Time, Developing an Arrangement, & Plenty of FILLS!

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates Basic Conga Techniques Used Pop Music with this Classic Cover Demo"

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates a short solo based on authentic Latin Grooves. Some stick over the rim / Cowbell variations add a Samba feel in parts... Enjoy!"

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates a short solo based on authentic Latin Grooves. Some stick over the rim / Cowbell variations add a Samba feel in parts... Enjoy!"

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Lou Stavris Performs The Historic "Connecticut Halftime" On A Traditional Kit with Double Bass Hits!"

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Lou Stavris Performs a detailed journey through some of the outstanding sounds of the Korg WaveDrum Global Edition"

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Lou Stavris Performs Solo Demonstration of utilizing hand drums incorporated with a trational set!"

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Classic Rock Cover with Multiple Camera Angles!

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Big Band Jazz Cover of Buddy Rich's "Basically Blues" from his Live LP "Swingin' New Big Band"

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Enter the practice room as Lou Stavris listens to songs for the first time and develops the framework of his eventual drum part on the FLY! Bonus Improv Solo at the end!"

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Lou Stavris covers the iconic 80's Pop Hit "Jenny 867-5309" by Tommy Tutone... Lots of fills and great groove work required!

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Lou Stavris covers the iconic 80's Pop Hit "Rosanna" by TOTO. A Tribute to the Great Jeff Porcaro, this Half-Time Shuffle Groove is ALWAYS a Challenge!

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Lou Stavris covers the Classic Rock Hit "Unchain My Heart" by Joe Cocker""

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Lou Stavris Demonstrates a Left Hand Technique Across Bongos While Laying Down a Pop Latin Groove to "Smooth Operator" by Sade!

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Lou Stavris takes you inside another practice session as he records a Cover of a Classic Buddy Rich Chart off of the "Live" Big Swing Face LP!

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor @ The DrumChops Drum School - Two Sets, Two Solos, One Drummer. Each Solo Recorded In One Take, Months Apart. How much difference can the set make?

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Louie Bellson is one of he BEST Ever, & I got the chance to perform on stage with him! What an HONOR! Enjoy this Special Video From My Personal Collection!

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I recorded this Solo as part of a video I presented to my Dad for Father's Day in 1993. Notice the tux shirt & tie as well as my Classic WMP Slingerland Drums!

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Video Slide Show of Select Photos From The Stavris Family History In Drumming set to an Epic Solo Entitled "RANT"!

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Lou Stavris Owner/Instructor at the DrumChops DrumSchool Performs his first extended recorded solo since undergoing Open Heart Surgery. Dedicated to all who offered support and prayers!

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This Drum Solo was Recorded in One Take after watching a Steve Gadd video. It was very much inspired by his Groove and Passion!

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This Drum Solo was Recorded for a DVD I've Been Working On Called "Basic Drums"! Check out this Sneak Peek!

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My First Recorded Solo with Audio & Video Tracks Sync'd for Better Quality. Over the Years I've Updated my Equipment, but now more than ever you CAN Record Drums On A Budget!

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Lou Stavris, Owner/Instructor at the DrumChops Drum School performs a solo demonstration using mallets on his custom Pearl Mid-Town Bop Kit!/p>

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Check out Lou Stavris in his first Video Taped Solo! This tape survived a flood and I'm happy to be able to present it!

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Here is a solo recorded soon after I picked up my N & C Studio Classic Kit. No Special Recording Devices or Mics used on this one!

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This Solo Experiments with Different Camera Angles, Microphones, and Editing Techniques.

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This Solo Experiments with Different Camera Angles, Microphones, and Editing Techniques.

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I Started DrumChops.com as a Tribute To My Father, Jimmie Stavris Sr. Soon after, Channel 8 News Interviewed me for a Special Segment that aired on Father's Day. Here is a Recording of that interview!

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I personally shot this video in 1989 at DisneyLand. The video angle is fantastic and the story on how I got it is as good as Louie's Playing!

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Nick Forte Solo recorded by Lou Stavris Live during "Drum Day" On the New Haven Green""

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Nick Forte - PAS Clinic Recorded Live at West Conn 1993""

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My Brother Jim Stavris ripping up a solo tribute to our Dad on Father's Day 2011! Performed on Dad's Classic White Satin Slingerland Kit!

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Big Band Drumming Done Right!

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Learn The Story of Joe Morello & How The Most Famous Recording In Jazz History Was Done With One Cymbal!

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A True Master at Work! Joe Morello had some of the best technique and hands I've ever seen! Watch and Learn!

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Here is one of the many Monster Drum Solos by Buddy Rich! I saw Buddy many times, and there was nobody Better!

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Simon Phillips Solo from his 2014 Clinic Tour!

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Simon Phillips discusses his Open-Handed playing technique!

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Jeff Hamilton Tribute Drum Solo to Ed Shaughnasey!

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Jacob Armen on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson -- 1989

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Jacob Armen performs at the 5th Armenian Music Awards 2002

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Dave Weckl, Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy, Bob Malach LIVE@MOGORO 2016

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JoJo Mayer - PASIC16

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Steve Smith Drum Solo with Journey: Ridgefield, WA

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Steve Smith performs "Keep the Customer Satisfied"

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Steve Smith Performs "Salt Peanuts" in China

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Steve Smith Drum Solo with Journey

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STEVE SMITH - Touring/Recording Drummer, Educator (Journey, Vital Information NYC Edition)

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Tommy Igoe & The Buddy Rich Big Band: The Big Drum Solo

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Tommy Igoe Big Band w/David Garibaldi - What Is Hip?

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Buddy Rich Drum Solo

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Steve Smith Killer Solo on New Sonor Drums

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Special Edition of Drummers talk 2014: Dave Weckl! See the whole interview!

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Diana Krall - California Dreamin

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Buddy Rich vs Louie Bellson Tonight Show 1969

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Louie Bellson: THE BIG DRUMSOLO: Here We Go...

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Louie Bellson Solo - 1967

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Steve Gadd Throwback Thursday From the MI Vault

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Jeff Porcaro Throwback Thursday from the MI Vault

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Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition: "A Night in Tunisia"

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Mike Mangini Home Studio Practice Session

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Mike Mangini Home Studio Practice Session

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The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 2011

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Buddy Rich The Last Interview Part 1 - 1987

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Jeff Hamilton Interview - Part 2

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JoJo Mayer - Tribute to Buddy Rich

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Carlos Vega with Lee Ritenour

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Jeff Covers His Methods for Groove Construction

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Big Swing Face

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Vital Information Interwoven Rhythms & Get Serious LIVE

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Vital Information Interwoven Rhythms & Get Serious LIVE

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Jeff Hamilton Interview Part 1

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Buddy Rich The Last Interview Part 2 - 1987

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Buddy Rich & Mel Torme 1979

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Buddy Rich & Louie Bellson Tonight Show Drum Battle

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Mr. Briefcase - 1984

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Rosanna - Drums Only Audio

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Rich & Shaughnessy 1978

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Steve Smith and JoJo Mayer"

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Steve Smith and JoJo Mayer"

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Antonio Sanchez - Solo"

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Buddy Rich The Last Interview Part 3 - 1987

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Buddy Rich From Mike Douglas Show - 1967

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Smoke & Mirrors-Ritenour&Stern-Drum Only View

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Rio Funk - GRP Live In Session

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1974 Tonight Show Performance - "Nutville"

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Live @ Jazz Port Townsend

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