Basic Drum Lessons
This introductory drum course will teach fundamental techniques for playing your first drum beat. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore and practice various engaging drum fills to enhance your skills and creativity.
Rob Egan
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each student will receive a video lesson and sheet music.Assessment
Parents are encouraged to submit videos of students for evaluation.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Get ready for an easy and beginner-friendly drum lesson experience! Our lessons are designed to help you quickly grasp the basics of drumming. You will learn to read basic rhythmic notation, three basic drum rudiments, and musical timing, setting the stage for your musical journey. The lessons also include simple drum fill exercises to enhance motor and coordination skills. Our experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way, helping you develop the necessary skills and confidence to advance in your drumming. Lesson Topic: 6 Basic drum lessons covering quarter-note drum beats and four easy drum fill lessons. This self-paced course allows you to progress through the lessons at your speed. Each lesson includes 1-3 instructional videos and printable materials for practice. Our teaching method accommodates different learning styles, using three different teaching approaches to cater to each student. Throughout the 8-week course, we encourage students and parents to contact us for additional review, assistance, or to address any concerns. (Equipment List) - Drum Set (Acoustic or Electric) - Music Stand - Metronome (can be an app on your iPhone/Android) - Vic Firth 5AX Drumsticks or Vic Firth Kidsticks (Blue or Pink) for younger students with 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
14 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to Drumming Drum Lesson #1
How to set up a drum set, and what is the proper hand technique for holding the drumsticks? 1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Single Stroke Roll
Drum Rudiment 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Drum Lesson #2
Basic fundamentals 7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Multiple Bounce Drum Roll
Drum Rudiment 8 mins of video lessons
Other Details
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 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.
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Self-Paced Course
$23
weekly or $180 for all content14 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 7-18
