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Beginner Drum Kit Lessons (Level 1)

Completed by 45 learners
Ages 5-18
Self-Paced Course
Learn the FUN-damentals of how to play the drums or spice up your own rhythms with help from a lifelong drummer & touring musician. All skill levels are welcome! (This class does not meet live.)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(133 reviews)
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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Your learner can start learning when they want and progress at the speed that works best for them.
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will include continued practice of content that was covered in the lesson.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
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🌟 Creativity, Determination & Perseverance! 

🌟 This class is a great option for neurodivergent students interested in music.

🎵 The objective of these self-paced drum lessons is to enable the student to gain a greater set of technical and musical skills on the drum set, and to help the student develop a greater understanding of the role of the drum set in modern contemporary music. 

🎵 This is achieved through the repetitive practices of technique and coordination, as well as developing critical listening skills demanded of drummers. 


COURSE BREAKDOWN:

🥁Class 1:
- Intro: Drums In Music
- Parts of the drum
- How to strike the drum
- Learn Beat #1 & Drum Fill #1

🥁Class 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 
- Using Drum Fill #2
- Student Freestyle

🥁Class 3:
- Warm-Ups: “Invisible Drums” & 8-Counts
- Reviewing: Drum Fill #2 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #3
- Student Freestyle

🥁Class 4:
- Warm-Ups: "Invisible Drums” &  8-Counts
- Reviewing Drum Fills 1, 2 & 3
- Learning About 2-Part Combos
- Playing 2-Part Combos: (1/2), (1/3) & (2/1)
- Student Freestyle



🎵 The lessons will meet the student at their skill level and assess ways in which they can grow as a drummer. 

🎵 Class videos will be posted along with a transcription of the rhythm/patterns.  
I will be reviewing students work as it is submitted and will send students tips and encouragement via classroom messages.

REQUIRED MUSIC GEAR: these lessons are designed for drum sets that include at least the following items: bass drum, snare, tom & cymbal.
Please message Mr. Taylor to inquire about other drumming setups.

HOMEWORK: Each week students will have new rhythms and exercises assigned.  Students will be asked to record a video of themselves playing the material and submit it each week.   

🌟 Most of all, let's have fun!!!

Learning Goals

Areas covered include playing drum beats and building on them, rudimental practice, strengthening time playing and developing one’s musical vocabulary.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Get Ready To Rock: Intro/Beat #1/Drum Fills
 Class 1:
- Intro: Drums In Music
- Parts of the drum
- How to strike the drum
- Learn Beat #1 & Drum Fill #1 
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The Beat Goes On: Warm-Ups & Drum Fill #2
 Class 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 
- Using Drum Fill #2
- Student Freestyle 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Drum Up Some More Fun: Drum Fill #3
 Class 3:
- Warm-Ups: “Invisible Drums” & 8-Counts
- Reviewing: Drum Fill #2 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #3
- Student Freestyle 
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Keep Rocking: Mixing Beats/Fills & Continued Practice
 Class 4:
- Warm-Ups: "Invisible Drums” &  8-Counts
- Reviewing Drum Fills 1, 2 & 3
- Learning About 2-Part Combos
- Playing 2-Part Combos: (1/2), (1/3) & (2/1)
- Student Freestyle 
13 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List
Drum set, sticks & a sense of curiosity.
(Both acoustic & electric drum kits will work.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
5.0
133reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University
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🌟Welcome, parents & students! Thank you for your interest in my classes!🌟

➡️ I am an energetic music teacher ready to inspire your child in an exciting & creative musical journey.🎶

➡️ You will see right away: I build positive/meaningful connections with students, provide support to improve their confidence, and get them interested in (and excited about!!!) learning to play the drums!

My teaching goals are: 
✔️ To help students successfully retain & apply the information I am teaching,
✔️ To improve students' confidence and interest in learning to play the drums, and
✔️ To make parents grateful for my service as a music teacher for their family.

👩🏼‍🎓 In addition to being a lifelong drummer, I have a journalism degree from Appalachian State University, and I am a certified instructor of UCLA & Remo's "Beat The Odds" a program that blends drumming and social-emotional learning for kids & adults.

I hope you enroll your learner!

Thanks so much!

Mr. Taylor
😎✌️🥁

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🌟Outschool Honors"Outstanding Educator" 2022 & 2023🌟

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