Musical Mileage | Stanton Moore

In this video, we had the privilege to have Stanton Moore in our studios. Stanton is a drummer and educator from New Orleans. He helped found the New Orleans-based essential funk band Galactic, whose first album Coolin' Off led to nearly 200 gigs per year for ten straight years.

This lesson is on Musical Mileage and Stanton will show you how to get the most out of a particular pattern. Enjoy!

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[stevebowman]

There's no other drummer who, just listening to him play, makes me want to practice harder. There's a joy in his playing that makes me want to feel that same joy. Thanks, Stanton, for sharing with us not only your playing but your insights.

[stevethomas]

I met Stanton at. Thew Jazz Festival, n in Toronto, and my lovely wife had bought me Groove Alchemy, for my Birthday. And I had the opportunity, to tell him how much I appreciated his contribution, to the drumming world, and he said that it was a labour of Love, and the challenges than he encountered when writing writing the book, and at that moment I sensed his true genuine humility, and he is in deed a servant of " The Groove, T hank you Stanton and a huge amount of Love to You and Yours!

[JintVnture]

"Jazz is to teach. Funk to preach" Quote of the year tbh! Stanon Moore is awesome!

[ASmallTurnip]

Stanton is one of the funkiest drummers alive today.
The width of his pocket is measured in miles...

[CampbellYoungblood]

all the complaints about his technique or doubles are hilarious because:

1) technique is a way to get to music, and stanton is a great musician (not the other way around)
and
2) he specifically addresses "lazy" rolls, and the difference between open doubles and his "lazy buzzes, " so everyone complaining either didn't watch the video past the beginning, or didn't comprehend the overarching point of musical mileage.

jus' sayin'.

[josevarela]

This guy calls anyone attention since the very moment he starts to play and swing his way. It's a joy to see him playing, the way he lives music. Technically, I don't know, .. he might be just another great drummer, sure, but motivationally, he's unique. Thank you, mate!

[hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

Moore was Introduced to me by my guitar teacher. He gave me flying over the koop and instantly LOVED it. Me and my guitar teacher were shocked to hear those very distorted horns. Simply the best

[dsmithdrums]

I've watched this lesson probably more than 10 times, the whole thing, this is for me the best Drumeo lesson, Stanton is a great teacher, i used wanna learn a bunch of staff, and always when i was in a gig situation, i was able to play just a few, now i feel very confortable with doing maybe just a few, but i can put it in many musical situations, in different ways that you won't believe is actually the same thing... thanks Stanton, saw you playing with galactic, you showed me a whole new world of drumming, what a drummer, thanks Drumeo, Benny Greb also amazing, i've learn a lot.

[courtbeall]

This is when drumming feels effortless.He makes this style of playing so appealing and natural.

[Hoprgras]

Ive been digging Stanton for years, considering I'm from Louisiana, and relate to New Orleans Grooves. Plus I didn't know he was a Great Teacher. Let alone, inspiring. I didn't realize Ive been doing a 3 stroke ruff all these years. Let alone, know how to incorporate it in a groove. This changes things for me Greatly. My drumming is going to a knew level. Thanks Drumeo, and Stanton! Best Instructional Video Period!

[linguisticsdrums]

28 minutes in and I already feel changed on both a human and technical level, Stanton truly is an amazing drummer!

[EpiKProphecy]

Besides his drumming you can he how much of a kind and welcoming man he is. Its shows in his style and maturity.

[zepgen]

stanton's gretsch drums always sound superb...Just love the tuning..The playing as ever is incredible.

Thank you Stanton.

[markannichiarico]

I really enjoy watching this vodeo, NO over playing, just great funk and groove, this drummer has loads of style and he makes it look all so easy, and what I like most is you can see he's having a great time.

[electricbillyland]

I haven't read all 130 comments, but just in case nobody mentioned it. The opening part of the lesson is a DRAG, not a Ruff. Ruff's are short single stroke rolls, drags all use the diddle as a grace note. Stanton is one of the best and most musical drummers playing today, and he has tons of technique. When he plays, he always plays MUSIC (as opposed to playing technique).  He USES technique, but it's so relaxed and organic, you just don't notice it. His technique is exceptionally broad and incorporates the entire history of the drum set, his taste, dynamics, feel, intuition, and knowledge are way beyond what most drummers will ever achieve. He's incredibly articulate, a natural teacher, and obviously very smart (he owns several companies including Crescent Cymbals and Stanton Moore Drums). 

[Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Love it! Very pleased to have him on my upcoming release! When he sat in with my band years ago he really changed our understanding of 'groove'! Thank you for the inspiration.

[Joesfosterdogs]

Drum sound is everything! Your sound source has to deliver your soul moments...better the sound less you have to play to communicate. SM's kit sounds perfect...toms with white heads seem to be the drum sound classically speaking. The open HAT sound @20:37 is PERFECTION!!!

[tracyamcneal]

Stanton Moore is a really gifted drummer/musician. Personally, never heard of him until today. I'll be raving about this guy. What a talent.

[bettinabeauchemin]

Hi. Amazing drummer, amazing teacher!!! I am in my second year. I tried to play the rough and to get it to sound correct and get it around the drum set. I love Drummeo and learn as much as I can. Started at age 73. Goal to play in the winter with my CDs when it is too Ivey to go out. Thank you. Bettina

[buzztrucker]

Polished, smooth, in sync and not a lot over playing. Just the right mix. Didn't realize Galactic's drummer was THIS good. Definitely can impart with a lot of great pro tips watching this video from a master percussionist.