Drum Lesson Courses

Intro to Drumset (phases 1 thru 3 - 16 hours each)
Description: - Provides drummers development of abilities on the drum set. Emphasis on "time keeping" and function within a rhythm section. Covers: Fundamentals of hand and foot technique, drum notation, coordinated independence. Later phases introduce R&B, Funk styles analyzed & studied. Student playing with pre-recorded rhythm section is encouraged.

Latin Studies Course (phases 1 thru 3 - 16 hours each)
Prerequisites: Ability to read music - Independence
Discription: Latin/ World drumming module - involves styles including: Samba, Bossa Nova, Songo, and Mozambique. Later phases move the student toward independence and improvisation using the attributes of the style. Student playing with pre-recorded rhythm section is encouraged.

Jazz Studies Course (phases 1 thru 3 - 16 hours each)
Prerequisites: Ability to read music - Independence
Discription: This jazz drumming module - involves using music exercises to gain independence skills in the style. It also involves learning basic jazz interpretation, phrasing and fills. Student playing with pre-recorded rhythm section is encouraged.

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