Assaf is the drummer of the Israeli rock band ' missFlag '.
Assaf is the author of the book 101 breaks:
For reviews of the book "101 Breaks" by well known drummers (Kenwood Dennard, Alex Acuna, Billy Ashbaugh and more) visit ' www.101breaks.com '.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
This book is inspired by hundreds of lessons and workshops I have given over the years, ever since 95' when I opened up The Studio.
This book relates to both beginning and advanced drummers, and is meant to enhance the technical skills of the drummer through melodic breaks and various drumming techniques.
There are 101 breaks in this book of many different styles (such as hip-hop, trip-hop, rock, jazz, funk, blues etc.) and different time signatures (4/4, 2/4, 6/8).
This book is carefully designed to convey its material in a simple and friendly way. I hope and believe that having gone through this book, you will find yourself free of old, confining drumming conventions, and be inspired with your own, new, creative ideas that will fill you up with the joy of music.
Good Luck,
Assaf Krauss
BIO:
Assaf Kraus was born in Jerusalem and began taking drum lessons at the age of 13. He graduated the Music Academy High School and has a BA in Psychology and Communications.
In 95' he independently opened up The Studio, where he taught drums and started an extensive musical activity. He initiated and conducted musical workshops, encouraging artists collaboration. These workshops, taking place about thrice a year, combine guitar, bass and drum lessons guided by professional musicians, thus letting the students taste the real verve of the musical experience, like jamming and setting up a live concert in front of a real audience.
Assaf gives therapy oriented private lessons, emphasizing the emotional experience of the student. He also teaches at The Music Academy High school in Jerusalem.
As a performing drummer, Assaf has been playing and recording with various artists. Most recently he has accompanied the singer songwriter, Hadara Levin Areddy, on her tours within and outside Israel and on her albums.
Assaf is the drummer of the Israeli rock band ' missFlag '.
