Learn the waveform method I use to diagnose timing issues in orchestral percussion excerpts.
This session is designed for percussionists who:
A practical walkthrough of the tools and setup required to start using waveform analysis in your own practice sessions.
Learn to read waveform data to spot rhythmic drift that is difficult or impossible to detect by ear alone.
Determine whether the problem is spacing, rebound, subdivision, or control — and address the correct variable.
Develop a structured practice system that produces consistent results across repetitions and under pressure.
Most players cannot reliably hear their own rhythmic placement in real time, especially under the pressure of an audition or performance. The feedback loop from listening alone is too slow and too imprecise to identify small timing errors consistently.
Waveform analysis provides objective visual feedback. It makes timing errors visible, measurable, and repeatable to diagnose. When you can see exactly where a note lands relative to the beat grid, you can identify and correct problems that would otherwise remain invisible.
This method came out of real excerpt preparation. The diagnostic framework in this session was developed through the process of preparing orchestral auditions and identifying what standard practice methods failed to address.
This is the first live run of this training. The group is intentionally small so I can refine the material with serious players and ensure the content is as useful as possible.
That means participants get direct access, the ability to ask questions during the session, and the opportunity to shape how this training develops. The $97 price reflects the beta stage.
Secure checkout via Stripe. 8 seats total.
Tonal Energy is strongly recommended, as it is the primary tool demonstrated in the session. Having it installed before the session will allow you to follow along directly.
Yes. A replay will be provided to all registered participants.
The examples will focus on orchestral excerpts, but the rhythm diagnostic method applies broadly to any context where timing precision matters.
Yes. This session is appropriate for serious high school players who are preparing for auditions or working on excerpt-level material.
This is a group session. However, the small group size of 8 participants allows for direct questions and practical application during the live Q&A portion.
8 seats. One session. Sunday, March 22 at 7 PM Eastern.