What's included
13 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students must practice 3-4 times a week for 30 min to make steady progress.Assessment
Students and parents can contact the teacher anytime during this course for help or questions.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Eight-week (Drum Set Level 1) lessons are perfect for students beginning their drumming journey. In this course, students will learn how to read basic rhythmic notation, drum rudiments, and musical timing, laying the foundation for their musical path. Additionally, students can practice easy-to-learn drum fill exercises that will 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. Lesson Topic: Eight lessons on eighth-note drum beats, seven easy drum fill lessons, and basic drum rudiments. This class is asynchronous; you can move through the lessons quickly. Lessons will have 1-3 instruction videos and printable lesson materials to practice with. The method used in these lessons will meet different learning styles as I use three teaching methods to reach each learner. Students and parents are encouraged and welcome to contact me for review, help, or concerns during this 8-week course. (Equipment List) Drum Set (Acoustic or Electric) Music Stand Metronome - you can use your iPhone/android with an App Vic Firth 5AX Drumsticks or Vic Firth Kidsticks (Blue or Pink) if the student is young and has small hands.
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 foundations of drumming, read drum notation, and understand rhythm and timing.
Syllabus
13 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
8th Note Rock Beats Set A #1
Eighth-note drum beats practice
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Double Stroke Roll
Drum rudiment
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
8th Note Rock Beats Set A #2
Eighth-note drum beats practice
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
8th Note Rock Beats Set A #3
Eighth-note drum beats practice
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Eight-week drum Set course Level 1.
Supply List
(Equipment List) Drum Set (Acoustic or Electric) Music Stand Metronome - you can use your iPhone/android with an App Vic Firth 5AX Drumsticks or Vic Firth Kidsticks (Blue or Pink) if the student is young and has small hands.
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 U.S. 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.
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Ages: 7-18