for 5 classes

Beginner Drum Set Camp

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Ages 8-13

Live Group Course

In this one week course, students are introduced to the Drum Set through basic music reading skills, rudimental knowledge, technique, creative self expression, aural music skills, pop song play-alongs and limb coordination

Calvin Miller

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Live video meetings

5x per week, 1 week

1-9 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

5 live meetings

2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Students will be given examples of material learned that day to practice and review before the next class

Assessment

Students will be given an informal assessment at the conclusion of class, listing strengths and areas of improvement unique to each student

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5

Beginner Level

In this class students will be introduced to the drum set and learn a number of skills including but not limited to:

-Music Literacy
-Call and Response Rhythmic Ideas
-Technique
-Quarter, Half, Whole, and Eighth Notes
-Basic Drum Beats
-Basic Drum Fills
-Quarter, Half, Whole Rests
-How To Play Along to Popular Songs

In the first class, students will learn basic music reading, different parts of the drum set and their first song. Each class after will start with a warm up sequence reviewing technique, the information covered in the previous lesson. Students will then engage in lesson material involving a new skill building off prior knowledge. Finally, students will engage in a lesson themed game at the end of class reinforcing material taught that day.

Class will be taught be demonstrating the material presented to the students using visual and auditory cues, as well as teacher led demonstrations. Students will then have opportunities to try the lesson material and practice it before being informally assessed by the instructor. 

Class will be taught with a hands on approach, giving students constant constructive feedback while noting areas of proficiency as well as areas of improvement.

Learners will have numerous opportunities to interact with other classmates through discussion, collaboration, games, questions, and annotation.

Learning Goals

The student will learn basic stick technique

The student will identify all parts of the drum set

Syllabus

5 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Technique, Music Reading, Drum Identification and Rudiments

 In this introductory lesson, students will start off by learning the different pieces of their drum set. Students will then learn proper grip and how to apply it to the drum set. Students will then learn and practice three basic rudiments. Students will then learn basic music reading skills including half, whole and quarter notes. Finally, students will finish with learning "We Will Rock You" by ear.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Basic Drum Grooves Pt. 1, Enemy, 8th Notes, Rests, and Lesson 1 Review

 In our second lesson, students will start by reviewing all the previous information learned in the first lesson. After, students will be introduced to quarter, half, and whole rests and apply them in a musical setting. Students will also be introduced to 8th notes and given examples to practice. Finally, students will be introduced to Basic Drum Grooves and learn the song "Enemy".

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Basic Drum Grooves Pt. 2, 8th Note Exercises, Clint Eastwood and Lesson 2 Review

 In our third lesson, students will start by reviewing all the previous information learned in the second lesson. After, students will be introduced to Stick Control and play the first few examples. Students will then play through exercises practicing different 8th note and quarter note combinations to reinforce music literacy. Finally, the students will explore additional Basic Drum Grooves and apply them to the song "Clint Eastwood".

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

8th Note Fills, Basic Drum Grooves Pt. 3, Stick Control, and Lesson 3 Review

 In our fourth lesson, students will start by reviewing all the previous information learned in the third lesson. Students will play through additional examples of Stick Control, learn about drum fills and how to apply them on the drum set, and play through the Part 3 of Basic Drum Grooves. Finally, students will learn how to speed up drum grooves and play "Billie Jean"

30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class uses the following accommodations for learners with unique learning needs: Visual aids(large notation and learning handouts), flexible pacing(examples for extra practice) as well as auditory, visual, and kinesthetic methods.

Pre-Requisites

The student will need no previous experience

Supply List

The student will need:

-1 pair of drum sticks (Vic Firth 5A is recommended)
-A drum set of your choice (acoustic or electric)

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

All supplemental material will be provided by the teacher

Meet the teacher

Calvin Miller

Joined April, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I received my bachelor degrees in Music Education as well as Percussion Performance in 2019. I have been teaching students privately, in small groups, and large groups for over 10 years. I am a regular performer in various bands in my local area, spent 7 years in The 122nd Army Band and have performed thousands of times over my 20 year span as a musician.