Bruce Becker Interview: Freddie Gruber Student an Master Teacher
April 10, 2014

028 – Bruce Becker: Freddie Gruber Student Turned Master Teacher

In this session I talked to the legendary teacher, Bruce Becker who is famously known for his work and studying under the late great Freddie Gruber.  Bruce has also perfumed around the world and/or done recording recording sessions with Ron Carter, John Abercrombie, Mike Stern, Gene Bertoncini, and Peter Bernstein.  Listen in as Bruce dives into the spirit of the mind/body relationship to playing and his approach to achieving great vocabulary and tone on the kit.

“The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.” – Duke Ellington (Tweet this)

In this season you’ll hear Bruce Becker talk about:

  • How Bruce got started playing drums
  • How he met Freddie Gruber
  • The Freddie Approach to playing
  • Bruce’s mind/body connection to the drum set
  • developing your sound
  • Staying loose in your playing
  • Playing styles and dialects
  • Much Much more!

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Bruce’s: Website | Facebook
David Becker Tribune

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