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Grammy-nominated artist, drummer, and producer, The Pocket Queen (Taylor Gordon) announces the launch of her new online course, The Pocket Queen: Moving at Your Own Tempo, on Soundfly. “PQ” shares her dynamic approach to drumming in a series of hands-on tutorials that range from drum basics to advanced rhythm concepts, deftly weaving in life lessons and insider tips, taking students on a compelling journey. The course is available today as part of Soundfly’s subscription library of artist-led online music courses.
PQ’s rapid ascent from New Orleans to Berklee College of Music to first call performances with a who’s who of stars is a tribute to her talent and work ethic. Performances with artists such as Beyoncé, Adam Lambert, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Alicia Keys, and others have fuelled an enthusiastic global following. Many know PQ from her engaging social media presence — fans embrace her videos, Instagram Stories and other online activities as part of a growing family of supporters that she fondly refers to as the “Pocket Club.”
Drums, however, only tell part of the story of this versatile artist. PQ is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, arranger, and music producer. She’s produced tracks with Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, and Luke James, and her work with Kehlani earned her a Grammy nod. PQ’s self-produced and independently released single, “We Came to Move” (off Groove Theory, Vol. 1) was featured in Apple’s 2021 launch campaign for the iPad mini.
Drawing from these successes, PQ’s class offers something for every artist and content creator. Soundfly subscribers will learn:
- How to build tight, funky grooves
- What it means to build a “pocket”
- How to develop individuality and authenticity
- How to conquer fear and vulnerability
- How to perform with intention and purpose
- And the secrets behind how The Pocket Queen creates inspiring content that sounds as good as it feels.
Speaking to what she hopes students will gain from this course, PQ declares “you should gain a deeper understanding of yourself.”
The Pocket Queen: Moving at Your Own Tempo features 40 videos across more than 70 lessons, including breakdowns and demos, activities, downloadable graphics and learning materials, and access to Soundfly’s exclusive Discord community where students can ask questions and get feedback on their work.
More About The Pocket Queen:
Taylor Gordon, better known as The Pocket Queen, is an is an LA-based drummer, music producer, and digital content creator.
A native of New Orleans, PQ initially gained popularity through candid drumming videos recorded in the rehearsal room at the Berkley College of Music and released on YouTube. Eventually deciding to move to Los Angeles, she made her break in the industry performing and touring with the likes of Beyoncé, Adam Lambert, Fifth Harmony, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, and Alicia Keys to name a few. Moving up the ladder as a drummer, she began producing for artists such as Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Luke James, and became Grammy Nominated for her work on Kehlani’s You Should Be Here.
The last few years have seen PQ’s devout fanbase on social media grow to include hundreds of thousands of fans, musicians she inspires, and top-tier artists who support her. The Pocket Queen’s debut, self-produced single, “We Came To Move” (feat. Ryck Jane) was licensed by Apple to accompany their viral iPad mini launch campaign. This was immediately followed by the release of her debut EP Groove Theory, Vol. 1, which has racked up over a million streams. With new music on the way, and a line of drum sticks coming soon, PQ is gearing up for a massive 2023.
Take a listen to The Pocket Queen’s Groove Theory, Vol. 1.
About Soundfly:
Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skill set, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly’s library of in-depth courses taught by some of the most exciting musicians and artists working today. Or they can take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly’s custom mentorship program, which offers one-on-one coaching with an expert to achieve a personal goal.
Soundfly hosts the online magazine Flypaper, one of the most reputable sources of daily music education with over 300,000 monthly visitors and articles on songwriting, production, music theory, career advice, and more. The company is also home to the biweekly podcast Themes and Variation, which discusses the music theory, lyrics, history, and impact of a collection of songs picked around a new theme each episode.
