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Living Music Film

"Living Music: Ra Kalam Bob Moses" is a documentary dedicated to capturing the life and legacy of Ra Kalam Bob Moses, a pioneering drummer, composer, and artist.

The documentary aims to preserve Ra Kalam's incredible journey and his contributions to the world of jazz and beyond.

Clifford Koufman

Clifford Koufman is a Nashville-based, award-winning drummer and filmmaker who founded Sound & Rhythm Studio in 2000.

With over 20 years of experience, Clifford carries a world of experience to every scenario, whether creating music, making videos, or teaching.

Music Classes + Programs

PRESS & PODCASTS

Clifford Koufman is a Nashville-based, award-winning drummer and filmmaker who founded Sound & Rhythm Studio in 2000.

With over 20 years of experience, Clifford carries a world of experience to every scenario, whether creating music, making videos, or teaching.

The Tangentially Speaking interview Starts at the twenty-four-minute mark.

  • "Clifford has clearly put a lot of thought into how to make zoom learning easy and efficient for his students. Straight from Nashville, the Sound and Rhythm Drumming School rocks!"

    — Jacquee D

  • "Clifford told me he can teach anyone how to drum and after my first lesson I can see why. He is a very good teacher, calm and patient. Clifford explains everything clearly and he has good knowledge of drums. I'm excited and I'm looking forward to continuing on."

    — Glen L

  • "I am deeply grateful to Clifford because I met my husband in his drum class! He even drummed us down the aisle at our wedding. You never know what magic you may discover at Clifford’s classes so don’t hesitate to sign up. You might just fall in love - at least you will with drumming."

    — Julie R

Clif Chats was started as the effects of the pandemic were being felt by all of us.

The goal was to connect with creative people through conversation and to broadcast live to social media as a way to offer insights and enjoyment to listeners.

Some of the people who have been on the show are Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), Oliver Charles & Leon Mobley (Ben Harper’s drummers), Ben Sesar (Brad Paisley), Viktor Krauss (Robert Plant & Allison Krauss), Herlin Riley, Johnny Vidacovich, Danny De Los Reyes & Chris Fryar (Zac Brown Band), Danny Barnes, Jonathan Scales, Taku Hirano (Fleetwood Mac & Whitney Houston), Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit), Danny Gottlieb, Arthur Hull, Kenny Werner (Effortless Mastery), Ra Kalam Bob Moses & Billy Martin (MMW).