Meet the Instructor
Dave Previ
Since moving to New York in 2005 to study at The Collective School of Music Dave has been active as a studio musician and a rhythm section player. In 2010 he became a faculty member at The Collective specializing in Rudiments, Technique, Funk and Rock, and Groove. Through a solid understanding of playing time, he supplies students with the tools to master their techniques for their chosen genre.
Dave has studied with Steve Fidyk, Peter Retzlaff, Ian Froman, Kim Plainfield, and Vince Cherico to name a few. His experience also includes playing with various touring and recording artists such as: Nevereven, Willamette, Savoy In Color, Portraiture, Ranjit and The Ambassadors, The RitMo Collective, Mieka Pauly, Pat McGee, George Grant and The Mighty Templars, The Laura Thomas Band, Boogiehawg, and many others.
Dave is currently a contributing writer for Modern Drummer Magazine as well as teaching at The Collective and at various locations throughout New York City.
Meet the Instructor
Since moving to New York in 2005 to study at The Collective School of Music Dave has been active as a studio musician and a rhythm section player. In 2010 he became a faculty member at The Collective specializing in Rudiments, Technique, Funk and Rock, and Groove. Through a solid understanding of playing time, he supplies students with the tools to master their techniques for their chosen genre.
Dave has studied with Steve Fidyk, Peter Retzlaff, Ian Froman, Kim Plainfield, and Vince Cherico to name a few. His experience also includes playing with various touring and recording artists such as: Nevereven, Willamette, Savoy In Color, Portraiture, Ranjit and The Ambassadors, The RitMo Collective, Mieka Pauly, Pat McGee, George Grant and The Mighty Templars, The Laura Thomas Band, Boogiehawg, and many others.
Dave is currently a contributing writer for Modern Drummer Magazine as well as teaching at The Collective and at various locations throughout New York City.
Courses
Introduction to Caribbean Drumming
Introduction to Jazz Drumming
Working With A Metronome
Traditional Funk and R&B Rhythms
Learn the fundamentals of Funk and R&B drumming.
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Intro to Afro Cuban Rhythms
DJing with Pioneer Rekordbox
Music Production With Maschine
Learn how to produce a trap beat with Maschine and the Maschine Mk3
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Introduction to Shuffle Drumming
Learn how to play different types of shuffle rhythms.
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Introduction to Sibelius
Learn how to use Sibelius to create your own score.
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Intro to Finale
Learn the fundamentals of starting and finishing your own score in Finale.
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