Am a young drum player.........And theres no greater teacher than you......wish we could meet up face to face on a one and one.........nuff respect man....ur amazing
You are what all drummers should be... Humble. I know that you know you are freaking incredible but you would never tell anyone that. The music world is full of exponentially huge egos and it puts a dark cloud over music. It's people like you that make the sun shine again. I wish you well and hope you go as far as possible. You have just become one of my inspirations. Thank you for being real...real good.
I've always wanted someone to break down one of the guitar center drum solos. Thank you so much, I learned a lot about what you did, and what others have done.
It's very encouraging to hear guys like JP, Mike Johnston, etc... talk about how difficult some of their patterns are when they first start working on them, and how long it takes even for them to get to a point where they can play them confidently in a live setting. Amazingly enough, they're just like the rest of us. Very encouraging to know.....
I judged the first round at a GC in Connecticut and this is everything every person there was missing. People thought "psssh, i can just show up and hit the drums, i do it all the time" No one in these competitions approaches it as "I'm going to write a song and play it for the judges" Your composition and approach is something all drummers should strive for. Thanks for being an inspiration.
JP, you make things sound so simple and yet you're so professional about all the musical theory you bring up. Watching you explain your solo was awesome!
You are an inspiration for many musicians around the world. I play a four stringed folk guitar called "cuatro" (From Colombia and Venezuela) and I've found your philosophy as a person and musician as inspirational. Thanks for those cool videos. Hugs!
I love how musical your approach and concept is. Way better than seeing alot of other competitors randomly chopping up the drums. Your a great drummer and musician.
Cool to see how you worked this out. I am getting to the point where I can think about creating a solo but I really have no direction. This helps, thanks!
JP I just wanted to say that I appreciate your videos, you are a phenomenal drummer and you're a genius when it comes to the more technical side of drumming. I hope that all goes well for you man.
Well done JP, I love your style and control, very inspirational!! You should be doing clinic tours, you are a good teacher. Hope you swing by Canada some day...
@JPBouvet ...dude ur awesome! ive been playing for abt 7 yrs now..but with NO lessons at all! i need to sign up for some lessons. im entering the Guitar Center drum off this year (2012) this video really helped me put together a solo! thanks man!
Saw your video quite a while back, glad you dissected it. I absolutely loved your solo. It was super musical and dynamic, more so than some of the others competing in 2011. I love how you incorporated SO much into it. Excellent!
So as you start explaining the right hand/left foot split with a beat on top of it, i thought to myself, "that's really cool". Then you put the right foot syncopation in and I literally laughed at how ridiculously awesome it was.
duuude its so much fun to watch your videos you're awesome! just letting you know helicopria is somewhat popular over here in Edmond, OK. My friend Logan Edmison taught me to play guitar!
You are freakin' awesome. Along with you, I also love M Jonhston's lesson. Youboth are amazing drummerz ;) More vids would be a great thing! :) Cheers from Italy
YOU BETTER BELIEVE THERE WILL BE MORE! I have a whole bunch I haven't even posted yet because I'm waiting to launch my website first :) Thanks for watching!
I just wanted to ask a question about finger technique. Any tip to get better control and speed with your fingers? This is something that I struggle with and it seems to take some time to get comfortable with it... Btw, you are an awesome person and drummer and a huge inspiration to me. Keep doing these videos and have fun! Thanks.
the BEST part is his admittance to being HUMAN! I'll find this guy and have a drum battle. I'll most likely loose.. but I will at least be able to have a laugh about it.
You are musically brilliant, my friend. Is there any way possible to take an out-of-state lesson with you? You have a lot of talent in the areas that I'm pursuing and trying to get A LOT better at.
JP, How do you feel about the recent addition of sampler pads and other electronic auxilary sounds to the players set-up? I mean, obviously it worked well for you, and creates a whole new realm to soloing. But, personally I feel like it takes away from the organic idea of a player playing an acoustic drum solo, which over the years we have seen plenty of amazing players emerge. Drumming is definitely going in that direction, but do you feel it inhibits anything from the competition itself?
awesome video!! I want to know how you did the other solos? not the one you wine, the ones we didn't get to see. I want to know the process. Is it the same?
The Octopad is optional. GC provides you with one in the competition, but you don't have to use it. However, I believe at this point, everyone, at least who wins, will be using an octopad.
Great vid, great solo, one objection: When you're mixing your videos, listen to them on your quality studio monitors, but also on cheap $30 computer speakers. Not everyone can afford great hi-fi speakers, and though your mix sounds awesome I'll bet, some (most) people can't hear that quality due to the low-end overwhelming everything. Just a pointer that applies to actual studio recordings as well :) Sorry if I'm coming off rude, ignorant, arrogant, etc. It's just an observation. Keep drumming!
I've got the same octapad but when I hit my snare, the pads activate sometimes. What can I do?? The problem was still there even with the lowest sensitivity. Any solutions?
What process did you go through to get the 7/8 clave so automatic that you could let rip with your other limbs? I can't piece together in my head a specific approach, or series of exercises that could cover such a vast number of permutations, while keeping the clave going. Any help you can give to help me to crack this would be REALLY appreciated!
hey man I just saw your performance at the meinl drum festival, the part where you play over a track and it is killer, can I get this track anywhere ??
Think of it in 5s, I am kind of more into marching, but you could think eggbeaters. rrrll rrrll, but as even 16th's. so the click track wont always line up
I never realized the total complexity of your solo until I watched this video. Major props!
Am a young drum player.........And theres no greater teacher than you......wish we could meet up face to face on a one and one.........nuff respect man....ur amazing
You are great role model to young drummers. My son and I watch your vids and we are always left positive thoughts and inspiration to push forward.
You are what all drummers should be... Humble. I know that you know you are freaking incredible but you would never tell anyone that. The music world is full of exponentially huge egos and it puts a dark cloud over music. It's people like you that make the sun shine again. I wish you well and hope you go as far as possible. You have just become one of my inspirations. Thank you for being real...real good.
I've always wanted someone to break down one of the guitar center drum solos. Thank you so much, I learned a lot about what you did, and what others have done.
the first two minutes or more in between give u a head ache but then the music hits you! nice work!
It's very encouraging to hear guys like JP, Mike Johnston, etc... talk about how difficult some of their patterns are when they first start working on them, and how long it takes even for them to get to a point where they can play them confidently in a live setting. Amazingly enough, they're just like the rest of us. Very encouraging to know.....
I love how humble and open he is. Such a rad guy and amazing musician!
I judged the first round at a GC in Connecticut and this is everything every person there was missing. People thought "psssh, i can just show up and hit the drums, i do it all the time" No one in these competitions approaches it as "I'm going to write a song and play it for the judges" Your composition and approach is something all drummers should strive for. Thanks for being an inspiration.
JP, you make things sound so simple and yet you're so professional about all the musical theory you bring up. Watching you explain your solo was awesome!
You are an inspiration for many musicians around the world. I play a four stringed folk guitar called "cuatro" (From Colombia and Venezuela) and I've found your philosophy as a person and musician as inspirational. Thanks for those cool videos. Hugs!
Awesome solo man. Its nice to see guys stepping it up like you. keep jamming and god bless
Genius. Not to technical, just enough, and he really enjoy playing. He deserves to be the next big thing in the world of drumming
I love how musical your approach and concept is. Way better than seeing alot of other competitors randomly chopping up the drums. Your a great drummer and musician.
so awesome, so humble..LOL at how he explains the "stick trix"
Thank you so much for this, a feel good moment. How could anyone not "like" this?
Just watched your interview with Mike Johnston. You're a true inspiration to all drummers man!
Cool to see how you worked this out. I am getting to the point where I can think about creating a solo but I really have no direction. This helps, thanks!
Love the re-construction! Beautiful musicianship.
I just entered GC's drum off yesterday. im pretty nervous but this video helped. thanks JP
Dude, having you do this is just an incredible help. You're one of the most inspirational and incredible people ever. You're the man!
to answer your question at 6:37, no i dont. i lost you a long time ago
I love your solo. I think it's very creative and very well put together. Just wanted to say that.
JP I just wanted to say that I appreciate your videos, you are a phenomenal drummer and you're a genius when it comes to the more technical side of drumming. I hope that all goes well for you man.
very creative, and a lot of work behind it! you have my respect!
Well done JP, I love your style and control, very inspirational!! You should be doing clinic tours, you are a good teacher. Hope you swing by Canada some day...
@JPBouvet ...dude ur awesome! ive been playing for abt 7 yrs now..but with NO lessons at all! i need to sign up for some lessons. im entering the Guitar Center drum off this year (2012) this video really helped me put together a solo! thanks man!
Saw your video quite a while back, glad you dissected it. I absolutely loved your solo. It was super musical and dynamic, more so than some of the others competing in 2011. I love how you incorporated SO much into it. Excellent!
That was great JP. Thanks for sharing!
thanks for this video, why would people even dislike this? its instructional and interesting.
You are such and entertaining and awesome guy! Great musician as well. :)
So as you start explaining the right hand/left foot split with a beat on top of it, i thought to myself, "that's really cool". Then you put the right foot syncopation in and I literally laughed at how ridiculously awesome it was.
You have true limb independence! It's incredible!
when greatness and humbleness meets.... thanks man! you inspired me a lot...
You're the man, JP! Everything you put out there is extremely inspirational.
I must have watched your solo a thousand times, I loooove it, its so creative and takes drumming to a whole new level. congrats man :)
Dude you are just really cool...like seriously. Not to mention incredibly well versed at drumming lol
AWSOME JP, just awsome ! Cheers from Argentina !
Cool! I got to play with the 2015 Guitar Center Drum Off champion once
dude i play drums and i am average for a fifteen year old but can i just say you are one of my idols. dude you rock.
Great! Love your attitude!!!
love the marimba section!!!
Tell you whats cool, i haven't seen your Guitar Center Drum Off.
BUT NOW I WILL!!
so much respect for this guy.
Very cool video JP. I watched all your videos. Great job man!
duuude its so much fun to watch your videos you're awesome! just letting you know helicopria is somewhat popular over here in Edmond, OK. My friend Logan Edmison taught me to play guitar!
"Assigning it to my left foot". I knew it! He IS a computer! LOL
ur a cool dude...... thanks for ur time
Hey man i love what your doing with your drumming, keep up the good work!
Remember when you came to your old middle school? Drum set still for sale?
Great playing, great personality. Love your vids bro!
You got it going on man. Praise God
Thanks!
Its soo cool how he doesent need a giantass kit, But hes better than most people with big kits.
I want to see the go pro video while the fan is on! Use it as an intro haha
man you are one of my favorite drumers, and I get a ton of insparation from you. Yo always bring out something new! Let's go JP!!!!
Howdy! You can use all the double bass your heart desires. I can even bring your own double bass pedals and use those. Good luck!
Great videos man!
I love seeing more things about the "life" part of music.
i agree, the perfect solo in my eyes :)
love the 5/16th groove
You are freakin' awesome. Along with you, I also love M Jonhston's lesson. Youboth are amazing drummerz ;) More vids would be a great thing! :) Cheers from Italy
I've always said that ALL drummers are siblings from different parents. Very cool video.
YOU BETTER BELIEVE THERE WILL BE MORE! I have a whole bunch I haven't even posted yet because I'm waiting to launch my website first :) Thanks for watching!
Besides the awesome solo I love how you're just a really cool and humble guy in general! :)
I just wanted to ask a question about finger technique. Any tip to get better control and speed with your fingers? This is something that I struggle with and it seems to take some time to get comfortable with it... Btw, you are an awesome person and drummer and a huge inspiration to me. Keep doing these videos and have fun! Thanks.
are there going to be more vids? cuz i love things like these. and i sure love watching u play.
In order to understand music, we must learn its rules. To create music, we must forget them.
I wish I could get lessons from you in person
the BEST part is his admittance to being HUMAN! I'll find this guy and have a drum battle. I'll most likely loose.. but I will at least be able to have a laugh about it.
I really appreciate this advice!
Could you make a video deconstructing some chops? I have no idea how to even begin attempting them.
You are musically brilliant, my friend. Is there any way possible to take an out-of-state lesson with you? You have a lot of talent in the areas that I'm pursuing and trying to get A LOT better at.
JP, How do you feel about the recent addition of sampler pads and other electronic auxilary sounds to the players set-up? I mean, obviously it worked well for you, and creates a whole new realm to soloing. But, personally I feel like it takes away from the organic idea of a player playing an acoustic drum solo, which over the years we have seen plenty of amazing players emerge. Drumming is definitely going in that direction, but do you feel it inhibits anything from the competition itself?
I hope I get a chance to meet/jam with you at Berklee, or anywhere! You seem like a pretty cool guy, and you're a badass drummer!
Thanks for breaking that down. Nice job!
JP you should've played the groove from 5:15 in the finals man! That would've been even more SICK.
i lov how he understands all of the theory behind it instead of just, "o this sounds cool"
awesome video!! I want to know how you did the other solos? not the one you wine, the ones we didn't get to see. I want to know the process. Is it the same?
He's right! The stick trick only took me a day and a half to do!
The Octopad is optional. GC provides you with one in the competition, but you don't have to use it. However, I believe at this point, everyone, at least who wins, will be using an octopad.
Already made it ;) Will be posting soon.
Anyone else feel reminded of Travis Barker when they watch JP? This dude is going to go places
I lol'd when he said "The dudulululu" thing!
awesome! cant wait man!
nice dude...you seem like a cool guy to be around haha
@JPBouvet Is there a video of you playing the whole solo?
REALLY COOL STUFF BRO
Great vid, great solo, one objection: When you're mixing your videos, listen to them on your quality studio monitors, but also on cheap $30 computer speakers. Not everyone can afford great hi-fi speakers, and though your mix sounds awesome I'll bet, some (most) people can't hear that quality due to the low-end overwhelming everything. Just a pointer that applies to actual studio recordings as well :)
Sorry if I'm coming off rude, ignorant, arrogant, etc. It's just an observation. Keep drumming!
This is awesome.
man ur a genius. god bless you
Thank you very much :)
Is it required to have an octopad now? Because I saw everybody using one in the 2012 drum off, and im thinking about doing the 2013 one...
I've got the same octapad but when I hit my snare, the pads activate sometimes. What can I do?? The problem was still there even with the lowest sensitivity. Any solutions?
So did you actually have to buy the octopad and program it or did you just make that up when you got there?
What process did you go through to get the 7/8 clave so automatic that you could let rip with your other limbs? I can't piece together in my head a specific approach, or series of exercises that could cover such a vast number of permutations, while keeping the clave going. Any help you can give to help me to crack this would be REALLY appreciated!
Whats the third pedal on the left of the high hat u were u using at 5:07
hey man I just saw your performance at the meinl drum festival, the part where you play over a track and it is killer, can I get this track anywhere ??
Think of it in 5s, I am kind of more into marching, but you could think eggbeaters. rrrll rrrll, but as even 16th's. so the click track wont always line up
Was this recorded in Lakeville?
talk more about the stick tricks, i couldn't get what you were doing. also, what software are you using to trigger the octopad? thanks!