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20 Week Beginner Drum Lesson Course (Level 1) Practice Pad Version
Rob Egan
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In the 20 Basic Drumming Course (Level 1), beginner students will be able to learn the foundational skills needed to become skilled drummers. Through a step-by-step process, detailed video lessons, and accompanying materials.
Class experience
Beginner Level
Our beginner practice pad drum lessons are perfect for those who are new to the world of drumming. In this course, students will learn how to read basic rhythmic notation and essential drum rudiments, laying the foundation for their musical journey. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to practice stick control and various solo exercises to improve their motor skills and coordination. With the guidance of our experienced instructor, beginners will gain the necessary skills and...
44 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1 Quarter Note and Quarter Note rest.Lesson 1 will cover the quartet notes and rest.Lesson 2Stick Control #1Stick Control example 1. This will help you develop and even sound with different right-hand and left-hand sticking pattern combinations. Drum rudiment #1: the single-stroke roll.Lesson 3Single Stroke RollDrum rudimentLesson 4Basic Rudiment SheetYou can use this rudiment sheet with all rudiment exercises.Week 2Lesson 5Lesson #2 Half Notes and Quarter NotesThe half-note reading assignment will have quarter notes and quarter note rest.Lesson 6Stick control #1This week, focus on examples #1 and #2. Practice your basic hand positions and stick heights. Focus on an even sound between both hands. Drum rudiment the double stroke.Week 3Lesson 7Lesson #3 Etude #1-2 Half and quarter notes.Two short musical examples are called etudes, covering half and quarter notes.Lesson 8Stick Control #1 Example #3Stick Control #1 example #3 drum rudiment the paradiddle.Lesson 9Double Stroke RollDrum rudimentWeek 4Lesson 10Lesson 4 Whole NotesWhole, half, and quarter note practice.Lesson 11Stick Control #1 Exemple #4The inverted paradiddle stickingWeek 5Lesson 12Lesson #5 Eighth Note ExerciseA practice with eight and quarter notes.Lesson 13Stick Control Review #1 Example 1-4 (4x each)Practice each example in stick control #1 4 times.Lesson 14Single ParadiddleDrum rudimentWeek 6Lesson 15Lesson #6 Drum Rudiment The (Flam)Drum rudiment the flamLesson 16Drum Rudiment (Multiple Bounce Roll)Practice letting the drumstick bounce freely in your hand, creating the multiple-bounce drum rudiment.Lesson 17FlamDrum rudimentWeek 7Lesson 18Lesson #7 Snare Drum Solo #1-2Snare drum solo covering previous material.Lesson 19Stick Control #1 With Multiple Bounce techniqueStick Control #1 and practice example #1 with multiple bounce rolls instead of regular strokes. Play the rhythm notated, but apply the buzz sound.Week 8Lesson 20Lesson #8 Eighth Note Rest ExerciseStudy in eighth notes and eighth note restsLesson 21Stick Control #1 Review all Previous MaterialPlease look over all the stick control #1 material.Week 9Lesson 22Lesson #9 Eighth Note Rest Exercise #1I'd like you to practice this exercise at different tempos to challenge yourself. (slow, medium, and fast)Lesson 23Stick Control #1 Review all Previous MaterialReview all previous stick control #1 material.Lesson 245 Stroke RollDrum rudimentWeek 10Lesson 25Lesson #10 Eighth Note Rest Exercise #2Practice this exercise at different tempos to challenge yourself. (slow, medium, and fast)Lesson 26Stick Control #1 Review all Previous MaterialReview all previous stick control #1 material.Week 11Lesson 27Lesson #11 Drum Rudiment The (Drag)Practice slowly and try to achieve an even grace, not sound. Grace notes are the two notes before the quarter notes in this example.Lesson 28Stick Control #1 Review all Previous MaterialReview all previous stick control #1 material.Week 12Lesson 29Lesson #12 Drum Rudiments the (Drag and Flam)Keep your grace notes close to the drum head or practice pad, and use the downstroke for your main accent in this exercise. Please take a look at the video on the primary hand technique.Lesson 30Practice all Drum Rudiments Covered in this Course(Drum Rudiment Review) The single stroke and multiple bounce rolls. Flams, drags, and single paradiddle. Please have a look at the introductory drum rudiment video for more practice.Week 13Lesson 31Reading Etudes 1-2Snare Drum Reading 1-2Lesson 32Practice all Drum Rudiments Covered in this CourseDrum Rudiment Review) The single stroke and multiple bounce Rolls. Flams, drags, and single paradiddle. Please have a look at the introductory drum rudiment video for more practice.Week 14Lesson 33Lesson 14 Accents in the Right Hand.Quarter and eighth notes accent practice. Please look at the primary hand technique Video for the type of stroke used in this lesson.Week 15Lesson 34Lesson 15 Accents in the Left Hand.Quarter and Eighth Notes Accent Practice. Please look at the Basic Hand Technique Video for the type of stroke used in this Lesson.Week 16Lesson 3516th Note Exercise #1We are introducing the sixteenth note. I'd like you to please practice along with the video.Lesson 369 Stroke RollDrum rudimentWeek 17Lesson 3716th Note Exercise #2We are introducing the sixteenth note. I'd like you to please practice along with the video.Lesson 38Double ParadiddleDrum rudimentWeek 18Lesson 3916th Note Exercise #3We are introducing the sixteenth note. I'd like you to please practice along with the video.Lesson 40Triple ParadiddleDrum rudimentWeek 19Lesson 4116th Note Exercise #4We are introducing the sixteenth note. I'd like you to please practice along with the video.Lesson 42Paradiddle-diddleDrum rudimentWeek 20Lesson 4316th Note Exercise #5We are introducing the sixteenth note. I'd like you to please practice along with the video.Lesson 44Flam TapDrum rudiment
Our drum lessons are designed for beginners who are looking to work towards achievable goals through practice and time management. Students will learn the basic foundation of drumming, including proper hand technique, basic drum rudiments, reading drum notation, and understanding rhythm and timing.
Rob has performed on drums across the United States, Canada, and Europe with artists including Henri Mancini, Carmen and Camille, Harry Kim, Bob Mintzer, George Garzone, Dave Ross, and the US Army Jazz Guardians. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston. His varied and rich performance experiences gave Rob the master tools for teaching the next generations of drum and percussion students. Rob has been teaching for 30 years, including over 3,000 hours of online drum lessons. He has developed his time-tested method of virtual learning. His teaching studio has education software, three drum sets, six camera angles, and studio-quality sound. Rob teaches the foundations needed to be a successful drummer. Each lesson is carefully crafted to meet the individual student’s learning style. Rob teaches with patience and aims to instill a spirit of fun in each session.
Homework Offered
Each Lesson will require 3-4 days of practice for 30 min each day.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each lesson will have printable material to practice,Grades Offered
No experience is required.
(Equipment List) Practice Pad with Stand or Snare Drum Music Stand Metronome - you can use your iPhone with App If the student is young and has small hands, use Vic Firth 5AX drumsticks or Vic Firth kidsticks (blue or pink).
About Rob Rob's extensive performance experience across the United States, Canada, and Europe, including collaborations with top performing artists Henri Mancini, Carmen and Camille, Harry Kim, Bob Mintzer, George Garzone, The U.S Army Jazz...
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$22
weekly or $425 for all content44 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-18
