SERVICES · JARVIS ‘JEB’ BARNES
The call you make when it has to go right.
I coach players and parents through consultations, lessons and mentorship, with ten years of tours and TV behind every session. Artists and productions can book me for drums, music direction and playback.
✓ One-on-one with me, every time ✓ Written or video notes within 24 hours ✓ Parents welcome
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WHAT I OFFER
Two ways to work with me.
Players and parents book and pay securely online. Artists and productions send a short brief and hear back within 48 hours.
BOOK ONLINE · ONE-ON-ONE
For Players & Parents
Your path to first call, one step at a time. Every session is one-on-one with me. Pay securely online and we'll reach out to set your date and time.
SECURE CHECKOUT · SAVE UP TO 15% WITH SESSION PACKS · REFUNDABLE WITHIN 24 HOURS
A 60-minute, one-on-one session with me on your playing, your brand and the business side of music. We find what's holding you back, and you leave with a clear plan for what's next.
What you get
• 60 minutes one-on-one with me, virtual
• A personal plan for your playing, brand and career
• Written or video notes within 24 hours
How it works
Choose a single session or a pack and check out securely. You'll get an order confirmation by email right away, then we'll reach out personally to set your date and time.
Save 10% with 3 sessions or 15% with 5 sessions. Refundable within 24 hours of purchase.
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Consultation
Your playing, your brand and the business side of music. You leave with a clear plan.
From $150 · 60 min · Virtual
One-on-one lessons with me in drums or Ableton playback, built around where you want to play. We work on feel, pocket, technique and show-ready playback.
What you get
• One-on-one with me, every session
• Choose Drums or Playback, virtual worldwide or in person in LA
• A plan built around your goals
• Written or video notes within 24 hours
How it works
Pick your lesson type and package and check out securely. You'll get an order confirmation by email right away, then we'll reach out personally to set your date and time.
Save 10% with 3 sessions or 15% with 5 sessions. In-person lessons are for LA-based clients. Refundable within 24 hours of purchase.
DRUMS & PLAYBACK
Elite Lessons
Feel, pocket, technique and Ableton playback, on a plan built around where you want to play.
From $150 · Virtual or in LA
Send a performance and get honest, specific feedback, plus a clear plan for what to work on next. Choose the review that fits you.
Written review · $150
Best if you want clear feedback without a full video response.
• Written notes on your submitted video
• What's working and what to improve
• A focused practice plan with next steps
Guided video review · $200
Best if you want a deeper, more personal breakdown.
• A personal video response from me reviewing your performance
• Detailed feedback on technique, feel, timing and presentation
• A custom lesson plan with a clear development path
How it works
Choose your review and check out securely. You'll get an order confirmation by email right away, then we'll reach out with how to send your video.
No scheduling needed. Refundable within 24 hours of purchase.
NO SCHEDULING NEEDED
Video Review
Send a performance. Get written notes or a personal video breakdown, plus next steps.
From $150 · Online
MENTORSHIP · LAUNCHING SOON
Becoming First Call
The program for players ready to become the name MDs call first. Ongoing one-on-one mentorship with me, built around your playing, your network and your goals.
One-on-one with me, every month.
A personal plan built around where you want to play.
3, 6 or 12 months. You choose the pace.
A path to referrals. Longer programs build toward referral eligibility with the world’s leading musical directors.
For Artists & Productions
For artists, MDs, managers and production teams. Book one service or combine them.
AS SEEN ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE · THE TONIGHT SHOW · AMERICAN IDOL · STREAMER AWARDS
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Drummer
Live and studio drumming productions can plan around.
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Music direction
The artist's vision, turned into a show that flows.
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Playback
Show builds that hold up under real pressure.
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Creative consulting
A trusted outside ear when a project needs direction.
START THE CONVERSATION
Tell me what you’re building.
The more detail you share, the faster I can help. Here's what happens after you send it.
1. Reply within 48 hours. I review your brief personally.
2. A short call. We lock the result you want and what it takes.
3. Scope, rate and dates held. In writing, before any work starts.
4. Prep, rehearse, deliver. Tour-ready.
Before you book
PLAYERS AND PARENTS
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A consultation. We'll map out whether lessons, video review or mentorship fits best next.
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Consultations and video reviews are virtual, so you can book from anywhere. Lessons can be virtual or in person in Los Angeles.
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Give at least 24 hours' notice before your session. Cancellations with less notice, and missed sessions, are charged in full. Full details are in the refund policy.
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You get an order confirmation by email right away. Then we reach out personally to find a date and time that works for you. After every lesson and consultation, you get written or video notes within 24 hours.
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If you're serious about growing, yes. I work with players from high school through early career, and parents are welcome to join. Not sure where to start? Book a consultation.
ARTISTS AND PRODUCTIONS
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Every project is quoted from your brief: dates, city, services and scope. You'll have the rate in writing before any dates are held.
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Yes. I'm based in Los Angeles and travel for tours, TV and one-off events. All travel expenses are covered by the client, on top of the rate.
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The earlier the better, especially for tours. Short notice? Send the brief anyway. I take last-minute calls when the calendar allows.
Still have a question? Email admin@drummingwithjarvis.com