'Ellie' // drum lesson and play through with Petar Janjic

An excerpt from The Fourth Position Academy - Petar Janjic Drum Course

Instructor - Petar Janjic
Producer - Cory Wong
Videographer - Carter Brice
Editor - Carter Brice and Michael Bowden
Audio Engineer - Dylan Nau

[michaelfishman]

I met Petar once in Nashville at the Invite Jam. One of the sweetest humans. He seemed kind and determined in life :D. One of my favorite drummers today for sure!

[Yewks]

I think this solidified Petar Janjic as one of my favorite drummers of all time. Bravo!

[ElBeeEss]

I love watching Petar play; he's so alive and engaging to watch, and his chops make my eyes pop.

[blakenunndrums]

And that, ladies and gwntleman, is why he is a breath of fresh air and one of my favs! Killed it, Petar! Waiting for your folk/traditional Serbian patterns and eating chipotle burritos while playing a 25/4! ;) Much respect!

[teresadyson]

Regarding drummers, when I think of accuracy, speed, complexity, consistency, confidence, mesmerizing, and beautiful music, I think of Petar Janjic. I love watching your drum sticks control. You make it look so smooth and effortless. Yet, I know that’s years of practice, dedication and natural gifts and talents.

I read a question once, asking why are drummers so strong. The answer was that, drums are one of the most physically demanding of all musical instruments. By playing them, you use the body's muscle groups to deliver power, speed, endurance, and coordination over long periods of time.
WOW! Highly impressive and incredible. In addition, when you perform Petar, there is sheer joy, happiness and fun beaming from you. With the high level that you perform at, along with your creativity, positivity, wonderful personality and character, makes you my all-time favorite drummer.

Thank you for all the musical joy you bring, with your amazing talent. I love, love, love watching you perform. You’re at the top of your game, and an all-around awesome person.
🍃♥️🥁🎼🔥🔥🔥👏🏼👏🏼

[cowbellthunder]

4:14 - Yeah if I was handed this chart, I'd grit my teeth for 4 bars of hihats and nope the eff out with some 8ths. But Petar keeps it tight and manages to look comfortable in the process! Great stuff, this series is going to be great.

[colinwallace]

This is “composition” at its finest, pure and simple. So much to love in this piece. Petar is most solid, and his sense of time and pace are mind-boggling.😯😳😵

[drewfellows]

Not sure if I should be inspired or demoralized by this caliber of drumming😂 any update on the release of the cymbal overtone controllers for order??

[glenhoerner]

One of my favorite songs. Glad Petar showed us this one!

[maqam_guitar]

Love this song. The imagery that was evoked in my head was that of walking through a forest with beautiful fall foliage. The horns have a retro/nostalgic feel to them, like you're looking back fondly on some old times.

[gabri]

killer hi hats that's incredible!

[tjblackmore]

Petar is killing as always! One of the top drummers of the modern era.

[dawidszmatua]

I've seen him live on Jazz Around Festival in Poland. Made my jaw hit the floor. Outstanding drummer.

[kruvek]

Love this song, I think I first heard it watching the recording of the Metropole Orkest concert. The full orchestra really added a ton to the song. I always thought this sounded a bit like drum & bass, which is awesome for a live band to play.

[troytolbert]

Blessed to have seen you all twice! The magic that Cory & the Wongnotes evoke on stage is spiritual! Until next time... maestros! 🔊🎶

[fredmanning]

It's a pleasure to watch you work buddy!

[chrisanzelmo]

Great song and I loved that ending!! More amazement from Petar!

[inspektorsowa]

Yeah man! Petar, you're currently my favorite drummer. Top top top skills. Pozdravi from Poland.

[sloth]

Brilliant video. Superb timing also. And don't forget, Martin Vjink in the Metropole Orchestra also nailed this in a live orchestral performance with Cory. It would be wrong to compare the two drummers because both have their own styles of playing and both are incredible drummers. And to his credit, Cory let them put their own "spin" on the music, which in itself is simply great.

[matto]

We know that Petar is the undisputed motor of the WongNotes, impressive drumming!