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Hi everyone! Welcome to my corner of the jazz drumming world. I'm Paolo, and I'm thrilled to share the insights I've gained from years of playing, collaborating with incredible musicians worldwide, and teaching at important music institutions around the globe. Whether you're just picking up sticks or you're an experienced drummer aiming for new heights, you'll find meticulously crafted and regularly updated video lessons and books here. Let's explore the nuances of jazz drumming, master that essential swing, and discover those often-overlooked advanced concepts. I'm excited to learn and grow with you!
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Shop Highlights
The 3/5/7/9 Syncopation Book for the Musician
This book is for any musician who wants to develop a deeper understanding of rhythm and feel comfortable playing in odd time signatures.
Whether you're a drummer looking to expand your syncopation vocabulary beyond 4/4, a pianist exploring new phrasing ideas, or a bassist working on tight rhythmic placement, this book gives you clear, progressive material to train your reading, timing, and creativity. You don’t need to be a jazz player—this is a versatile tool for musicians of all styles who are ready to challenge themselves and grow.
The Art of Trading Bundle
This bundle is for any drummer who wants to bring more intention, creativity, and structure to their trading—especially in the classic “four-on-four” format. Whether you’re just starting to explore jazz phrasing or you’ve been playing for years but feel like your solos lack direction, this is for you.
This isn’t about generic advice or endless YouTube fills. This is about studying the greats, listening deeply, and building tools that actually work in performance.
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"Paolo has always been gifted, swinging, sensitive drummer and all around musician. He also possesses a brilliant mind and he is a great teacher"
John Patitucci
"For many years Paolo worked with Jazz Education Abroad in different parts of the world, with great, great success. To this day, Paolo maintains a very high standard of teaching, and performance excellence"
Gene Aitken
"I’ve had the privilege to teach many very talented students trough the years, but only a handful have developed a true mastery in both performance and teaching skills. Paolo is definitely one of those few…”
Tony Arco
Paolo is, by far, one of the most gifted and talented students I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His complete musicianship, his technical mastery and his great touch, combined with his deep thoughtfulness about the craft of drumming make him an immensely valuable performer and educator in today’s world of music