20 Week Beginner Drum Lesson (Level 2) Practice Pad Version
What's included
48 pre-recorded lessons
average 4 mins per video20 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 13 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Our beginner practice pad Level 2 course is perfect for those new to the drumming world. This course teaches students to read basic rhythmic notation and essential drum rudiments. This course will build the foundation for their musical journey. Additionally, students can 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 confidence to take their drumming to the next level. This class is asynchronous; students can move through the lessons independently. Lessons will have 1-3 instruction videos and printable lesson materials to practice with. The method used in these lessons will cater to different learning styles as I use three teaching methods to reach each learner. During this 20-week course, students and parents are encouraged and welcome to contact me for review, help, or concerns. Neurodevelopmental and Autism educational experience. Communication through rhythmic conversation. (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).
Syllabus
48 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
16th Note Exercise #1
Intro to 16th nnotes
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Stick Control 2 #1
Hand technique
Lesson 3:
Multiple Bounce Roll
Drum rudiments
Lesson 4:
16th Note Exercise #2
16th note exercises practice
5 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Neurodevelopmental and Autism educational experience. Communication through rhythmic conversation.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
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.
Neurodevelopmental and Autism educational experience. Communication through rhythmic conversation.
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Self-Paced Course
$22
weekly or $425 for all content48 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-18