Jim Blackley

Who is Jim Blackley?

James David Blackley is a world renowned jazz focused drumkit teacher.

His students have gone on to play or record with such renowned musicians as Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Paul McCartney, Sting, and Annie Lennox to name but a few.

His first publication, Syncopated Rolls for the Modern Drummer has been called a “Musical Gem” by Elvin Jones. It has circled the world, embraced by teachers and musicians alike, and remained in print for over forty years.

Jim’s next masterwork, The Essence of Jazz Drumming was proclaimed “Percussive Wisdom” by Down Beat magazine.

Jim lives and teaches in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, offering monthly sessions to Canadian students and 10-day master classes to professional musicians from around the globe.