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Beginner Hand Drumming Lessons (Level 1)

Completed by 16 learners
Ages 5-18
Self-Paced Class
Grab your congas & djembes -- Learn the FUN-damentals of hand drumming 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.)
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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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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. included

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 private drum lessons is to enable the student to gain a greater set of technical and musical skills on their hand drum, and to help the student develop a greater understanding of the role of hand drums in modern 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
- Building a Rhythm: Beat #1 & drum fill #1
- Student Freestyle

Class 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 & Repetitions
- 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 individual hand drums (i.e. djembe).
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!!!

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 
18 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 
14 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 
12 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 
15 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List
Hand drum & a sense of curiosity.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
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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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