Marching Band Prep - Drum Lessons
This course is perfect for preparing your child for the marching band. It includes 40 rudiments, 16 stick control exercises, and 8 4-2-1 grid exercises. The lessons are self-paced so that you can work at your child’s pace.
Rob Egan
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What's included
52 pre-recorded lessons
average 5 mins per video20 weeks
of teacher support4 hrs 9 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Lesson material is given every lesson.Assessment
Students can upload videos for the teachers to assess the student's progress. The teacher will view and leave positive, constructive advice for progress.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Introducing our Complete Drum Rudiment Course, designed for beginner drummers who want to master the fundamentals of percussion. This comprehensive course covers all 40 international drum rudiments at a basic level, providing students with a solid foundation in rhythm and technique. Students will also have a Stick Control lesson accompanying each rudiment lesson. Whether you want to expand your drumming vocabulary or prepare for more advanced studies, this course is the perfect way to strengthen and refine your skills. With step-by-step instructions and demonstrations, you'll be able to understand and execute each rudiment with precision and confidence. 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. Each Rudiment is broken down to a basic level so all learners can understand the inner workings of the materials being taught, 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).
Learning Goals
Our drum lessons are designed for beginners who want to work towards achievable goals through practice and time management. Students will learn the basic drumming foundation, including proper hand technique, basic drum rudiments, reading drum notation, and understanding rhythm and timing.
Syllabus
52 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Single Stroke Roll
Drum Rudiment (TIER 1) 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Multiple Bounce Roll
Drum Rudiment (TIER 1) 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Accent Grid #1
Accents #1 9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Stick Control #1
Stick Control #1 14 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
(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).
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
$20
weekly or $400 for all content52 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-18
