Master Drummer David Jones is often described as one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world.
"David Jones ... is an object lesson for all. He plays with amazing facility from a totally relaxed attitude of mind and body. Australia has never produced a finer musician in my opinion."
Don Burrows, the First 50 Years Album
David’s brilliant career of over 40 years, spans all types of music, playing with some of the greatest musicians in every style. From John Farnham to James Morrison, Dragon to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Don McLean to John Denver, Kate Miller-Heidke to Tommy Emmanuel, from WDR Big Band to John Williams, Brian Brown, Crossfire and the legendary Pyramid.
He is a frequent guest artist and soloist with major Orchestras. He’s first call drummer for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic and Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa in Japan.
He’s had not one, but two drumkit concertos written specially for him, by Tokyo composer Toshi Watanabe (2006) and Melbourne composer Joe Chindamo (2018). The second concerto was commissioned by MSO, and premiered in March 2018, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, as part of The Last Night of the Proms. Both concertos propelled the drumkit into new territory. As a result of David’s awesome performances of these pieces, the drumkit is now taken seriously as a solo instrument in the classical world.
David was Honorary Senior Fellow and guest lecturer at Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne (2013 to 2021). He was lecturer at the James Morrison Academy (2015 to 2020). He was Head of the Jazz Drum department at the Sydney Conservatorium (1985 to 1992), and continues to teach private students and run workshops around the country.
David featured on many international drumming festivals in Europe and Los Angeles throughout the mid to late 90s and in the Southern Hemisphere for over 30 years.
David is passionate about the drums and has created 5 different solo shows, and delighted general public audiences since 2005 with the musical and rhythmic excitement of drums and percussion.
Since 1984, David has uniquely integrated his meditation practice into his music-making. With his partner Carmen Warrington, he has created many guided meditation CDs for ABC Music.
In 2010, David received the prestigious Melbourne Prize for Music Award. This was a significant milestone for David as a drummer and improvising musician. It’s the first time in Australia that a major music prize has been awarded to a drummer. The Award pays tribute to David’s lifelong contribution to the music community and recognition of his unique individual voice and musical signature.
“David Jones is, in my opinion, one of the greatest, most natural, musicians on the planet. His musicianship is mesmerising and captivating - I’ve always felt he was in a class of his own.”
Tommy Emmanuel, international artist
“…[David’s performance] was nothing less than a spiritual experience…to be truly transported by the power of the drum when it comes from a place of such deep intention as it does with David Jones”
Michael Shrieve, original drummer for Santana
“… we have the makings of one of the greatest drummers the world is ever going to see. David Jones … is possibly the finest drummer I’ve ever heard.”
Will Dower, Modern Drummer, 1984.
“You have achieved what I thought was unachievable on the drum kit – very high level of musicality, dense but dynamic phrasing that one does not get tired of, with a seemingly perfect time and the objective clearly on the music, not the ego. I am blown away.”
Ed Mann (percussionist on 50 of Frank Zappa’s albums), 2008
“I am more impressed with your playing now than ever! You have always inspired me. You have now reached a place of pure expression and you are one with the universe! Pure drumming magic!”
Dom Famularo (international drummer, ‘Global Drumming Ambassador’)
“He is phenomenal, nobody else can do what David does with the drums – it’s amazing.”
James Morrison
“David, it was a pleasure to meet you and to listen to you play… you have taken the drumset to a new level, physically and spiritually. Thank you. You can use my words and I will speak to them if you like… Anything for my new favourite drummer!!!! -Li”
Liberty DeVitto (drummer for Billy Joel)
“David Jones is unique and marvellous.”
Jim Chapin, author of “Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer”, 1997
“… extended drum solo was another tour de force of musicality, clowning and full-frontal virtuosity. His staggering facility was also employed to subtle and beautiful effect on the gentle numbers, showing that implying ideas is as much a part of his armoury as beating them into submission.”
John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald, 1996
“I think he is taking drumming to another level. What he has done with his concept of time and being able to feel perfectly … five over two or this over that … it’s not just check out this polyrhythm, it’s the music is written with polyrhythms in mind. He was astounding today.”
Rod Morgenstein, USA drum legend, DrumScene, 1996
These lessons are for those starting out on drums and percussion. Or those who would like to star... Read More
These lessons are for those starting out on drums and percussion. Or those who would like to start again and brush up on their rudiments.
We can design a plan together, specifically for what you would like to do. We can sort that out in the initial consultation.
Read LessWe will explore strategies to overcome nervousness, stress, performance pressure, practice boredo... Read More
We will explore strategies to overcome nervousness, stress, performance pressure, practice boredom, and comparison with other musicians.
The foundation of all music is silence. We start with silence and return to silence. In that silence, the stillness of very few thoughts and relaxing the body puts us in the optimum state for performance.
In these sessions we can explore breathing techniques to change your physical and mental state. We can examine how posture affects your sound and approach, and many other ways to achieve flow state... being in the zone.
Don't worry, it will be a fun and enriching session.
Read LessWe will explore strategies to overcome nervousness, stress, performance pressure, practice boredo... Read More
We will explore strategies to overcome nervousness, stress, performance pressure, practice boredom, and comparison with other musicians.
The foundation of all music is silence. We start with silence and return to silence. In that silence, the stillness of very few thoughts and relaxing the body puts us in the optimum state for performance.
In these sessions we can explore breathing techniques to change your physical and mental state. We can examine how posture affects your sound and approach, and many other ways to achieve flow state... being in the zone.
Don't worry, it will be a fun and enriching session.
Read LessRhythm is one of the cornerstones of musical understanding and performance. Every instrumentalist... Read More
Rhythm is one of the cornerstones of musical understanding and performance. Every instrumentalist and vocalist needs to master time and be very aware of tempo and of placement. I can take you into deep perception of tempo, groove, subdivisions and metric modulations. We can also delve into rhythmic devices for composition and improvisation.
For those who wish to go deeper, one of my specialities is making odd-metre time-signatures swing and groove naturally. I have some concepts that you would enjoy in relation to putting a 2, 3 or 4 pulse within odd groupings.
According to your needs I can also cover the parameters from metronomic accurate timing right through to flexible timeless concepts.
Read LessSo that I can personalise the lessons for you, I would like to talk with you about your musical h... Read More
So that I can personalise the lessons for you, I would like to talk with you about your musical history, goals, and what you most want to work on. It would be helpful to know your previous experience with studying, performing, recording (if any) and general experience of methods of practise.
Read LessDepending on our initial consultation, we will delve deeply into many topics and techniques. Asp... Read More
Depending on our initial consultation, we will delve deeply into many topics and techniques. Aspects covered will include playing with groove, dynamics, linear patterns, feet exercises, soloing, "playing for the song", developing your uniqueness as a player, and covering multiple different styles and layering of sounds.
Extended techniques also covered. Limitless topics are possible.
I will provide written lesson materials.
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The following terms are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service and have a particular meaning:
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(bb) Session means an online lesson provided by a Tutor for the Student via Aeyons. (cc) Session Fee means a Fee to make a Booking payable by the Customer.
(dd) Session Guidelines means the Company’s policies and guidelines for participation in a Session as updated and notified to the User from time-to-time.
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(ff) Site means https://www.aeyons.com/ and any other URL where the Company makes Aeyons available from time-to-time.
(gg) Stripe means the cloud payments platform accessible at https://www.stripe.com/.
(hh) Student means the person that takes part in, or attends a Session, and may refer to a Child or dependent of the Customer.
(ii) Tax Invoice has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(jj) Tutor means a party that is registered with Aeyons to make Listings and perform Sessions.
(kk) Terms of Service means the terms and conditions of using Aeyons as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(ll) User means any user of Aeyons, including Customers, Tutors and Students.
(mm) Video on Demand means video content that is available for streaming on demand via Aeyons.
SESSION GUIDELINES
USERS of Aeyons include tutors, parents/guardians and students. Users are required to comply with the following guidelines:
For a person who is a Child in the country where they are located, no sessions can be taught without appropriate adult supervision or approval. Where this is the case the parent/legal guardian is expected to:
TUTORS AND STUDENTS
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TERMS OF SERVICE
The Company provides the “Aeyons” online platform for live music streaming tuition and education. Use of Aeyons is subject to these Terms of Service.
The following definitions are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service. The full list of definitions is provided at the end of this Terms of Service document. (Full List)
A Customer must not be a Child.
Where the Customer is not the same person as the Student, the Customer is responsible for each Student for whom they make a Booking.
Working microphone (which may already be built into your device); and
Working webcam or camera. (which may already be built into your device)
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Browse, filter and search Listings; Search availability and make Bookings; |
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Pay the Session Fee; Participate in Sessions; Receive notifications; |
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Search and view Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. may allow a Tutor to: |
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Create and manage their Listing; Set and manage availability for Bookings; Perform Sessions; |
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Receive notifications; Set and manage Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. |
The Customer acknowledges and recognises that:
All Fees are in US Dollars, except for Customers in China where Fees will be in Chinese Yuan.
For Customers in Australia, GST is applicable to any Fees charged by the Company to the Customer. Unless expressed otherwise, all Fees shall be deemed inclusive of GST. The Company will provide the Customer with a Tax Invoice for any payments.
The User agrees and acknowledges that Aeyons has third party dependencies which may affect its availability, including (without limitation) internet service providers and hosting services, and that the Company has no means of controlling the availability of such dependencies and shall not be liable for any interruptions to such.
The following terms are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service and have a particular meaning:
(aa) Privacy Policy means the Company’s privacy policy as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(bb) Session means an online lesson provided by a Tutor for the Student via Aeyons. (cc) Session Fee means a Fee to make a Booking payable by the Customer.
(dd) Session Guidelines means the Company’s policies and guidelines for participation in a Session as updated and notified to the User from time-to-time.
(ee) Session Requirements means the basic requirements to successfully participate in a Session, including:
(ff) Site means https://www.aeyons.com/ and any other URL where the Company makes Aeyons available from time-to-time.
(gg) Stripe means the cloud payments platform accessible at https://www.stripe.com/.
(hh) Student means the person that takes part in, or attends a Session, and may refer to a Child or dependent of the Customer.
(ii) Tax Invoice has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(jj) Tutor means a party that is registered with Aeyons to make Listings and perform Sessions.
(kk) Terms of Service means the terms and conditions of using Aeyons as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(ll) User means any user of Aeyons, including Customers, Tutors and Students.
(mm) Video on Demand means video content that is available for streaming on demand via Aeyons.
SESSION GUIDELINES
USERS of Aeyons include tutors, parents/guardians and students. Users are required to comply with the following guidelines:
For a person who is a Child in the country where they are located, no sessions can be taught without appropriate adult supervision or approval. Where this is the case the parent/legal guardian is expected to:
TUTORS AND STUDENTS
TUTORS AND STUDENTS CONTINUED
TERMS OF SERVICE
The Company provides the “Aeyons” online platform for live music streaming tuition and education. Use of Aeyons is subject to these Terms of Service.
The following definitions are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service. The full list of definitions is provided at the end of this Terms of Service document. (Full List)
A Customer must not be a Child.
Where the Customer is not the same person as the Student, the Customer is responsible for each Student for whom they make a Booking.
Working microphone (which may already be built into your device); and
Working webcam or camera. (which may already be built into your device)
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Browse, filter and search Listings; Search availability and make Bookings; |
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Pay the Session Fee; Participate in Sessions; Receive notifications; |
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(b) |
vi vii Aeyons |
Search and view Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. may allow a Tutor to: |
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i ii iii |
Create and manage their Listing; Set and manage availability for Bookings; Perform Sessions; |
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iv v vi |
Receive notifications; Set and manage Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. |
The Customer acknowledges and recognises that:
All Fees are in US Dollars, except for Customers in China where Fees will be in Chinese Yuan.
For Customers in Australia, GST is applicable to any Fees charged by the Company to the Customer. Unless expressed otherwise, all Fees shall be deemed inclusive of GST. The Company will provide the Customer with a Tax Invoice for any payments.
The User agrees and acknowledges that Aeyons has third party dependencies which may affect its availability, including (without limitation) internet service providers and hosting services, and that the Company has no means of controlling the availability of such dependencies and shall not be liable for any interruptions to such.
The following terms are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service and have a particular meaning:
(aa) Privacy Policy means the Company’s privacy policy as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(bb) Session means an online lesson provided by a Tutor for the Student via Aeyons. (cc) Session Fee means a Fee to make a Booking payable by the Customer.
(dd) Session Guidelines means the Company’s policies and guidelines for participation in a Session as updated and notified to the User from time-to-time.
(ee) Session Requirements means the basic requirements to successfully participate in a Session, including:
(ff) Site means https://www.aeyons.com/ and any other URL where the Company makes Aeyons available from time-to-time.
(gg) Stripe means the cloud payments platform accessible at https://www.stripe.com/.
(hh) Student means the person that takes part in, or attends a Session, and may refer to a Child or dependent of the Customer.
(ii) Tax Invoice has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(jj) Tutor means a party that is registered with Aeyons to make Listings and perform Sessions.
(kk) Terms of Service means the terms and conditions of using Aeyons as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(ll) User means any user of Aeyons, including Customers, Tutors and Students.
(mm) Video on Demand means video content that is available for streaming on demand via Aeyons.
SESSION GUIDELINES
USERS of Aeyons include tutors, parents/guardians and students. Users are required to comply with the following guidelines:
For a person who is a Child in the country where they are located, no sessions can be taught without appropriate adult supervision or approval. Where this is the case the parent/legal guardian is expected to:
TUTORS AND STUDENTS
TUTORS AND STUDENTS CONTINUED
TERMS OF SERVICE
The Company provides the “Aeyons” online platform for live music streaming tuition and education. Use of Aeyons is subject to these Terms of Service.
The following definitions are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service. The full list of definitions is provided at the end of this Terms of Service document. (Full List)
A Customer must not be a Child.
Where the Customer is not the same person as the Student, the Customer is responsible for each Student for whom they make a Booking.
Working microphone (which may already be built into your device); and
Working webcam or camera. (which may already be built into your device)
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i ii |
Browse, filter and search Listings; Search availability and make Bookings; |
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iii iv v |
Pay the Session Fee; Participate in Sessions; Receive notifications; |
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(b) |
vi vii Aeyons |
Search and view Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. may allow a Tutor to: |
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i ii iii |
Create and manage their Listing; Set and manage availability for Bookings; Perform Sessions; |
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iv v vi |
Receive notifications; Set and manage Videos on Demand; and Such other features the Company may make available from time-to-time. |
The Customer acknowledges and recognises that:
All Fees are in US Dollars, except for Customers in China where Fees will be in Chinese Yuan.
For Customers in Australia, GST is applicable to any Fees charged by the Company to the Customer. Unless expressed otherwise, all Fees shall be deemed inclusive of GST. The Company will provide the Customer with a Tax Invoice for any payments.
The User agrees and acknowledges that Aeyons has third party dependencies which may affect its availability, including (without limitation) internet service providers and hosting services, and that the Company has no means of controlling the availability of such dependencies and shall not be liable for any interruptions to such.
The following terms are used regularly throughout these Terms of Service and have a particular meaning:
(aa) Privacy Policy means the Company’s privacy policy as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(bb) Session means an online lesson provided by a Tutor for the Student via Aeyons. (cc) Session Fee means a Fee to make a Booking payable by the Customer.
(dd) Session Guidelines means the Company’s policies and guidelines for participation in a Session as updated and notified to the User from time-to-time.
(ee) Session Requirements means the basic requirements to successfully participate in a Session, including:
(ff) Site means https://www.aeyons.com/ and any other URL where the Company makes Aeyons available from time-to-time.
(gg) Stripe means the cloud payments platform accessible at https://www.stripe.com/.
(hh) Student means the person that takes part in, or attends a Session, and may refer to a Child or dependent of the Customer.
(ii) Tax Invoice has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(jj) Tutor means a party that is registered with Aeyons to make Listings and perform Sessions.
(kk) Terms of Service means the terms and conditions of using Aeyons as updated from time-to-time, published on the Site.
(ll) User means any user of Aeyons, including Customers, Tutors and Students.
(mm) Video on Demand means video content that is available for streaming on demand via Aeyons.
SESSION GUIDELINES
USERS of Aeyons include tutors, parents/guardians and students. Users are required to comply with the following guidelines:
For a person who is a Child in the country where they are located, no sessions can be taught without appropriate adult supervision or approval. Where this is the case the parent/legal guardian is expected to:
TUTORS AND STUDENTS
TUTORS AND STUDENTS CONTINUED