Build and Play Your Own Drum!
In this one-time class, students will learn how to build a drum using items found in the kitchen.
Paul Mullen
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The students will learn how to build their own percussion instrument with three different features: a standard drum, a shaker, and a guiro. After building, they will use the instrument to make music together. They will do this by echoing patterns from the teacher, by playing a learned part to a song, and finally they will have the opportunity to be creative by making their own rhythm patterns. Students will be engaged with the teacher throughout the class, both during the building and the playing phase.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is suggested for the instrument building as scissors will be used.
Supply List
1 14.5 oz or smaller tin can with label removed (tin can must be opened and empty) 1 12 inch or larger balloon 1/4 cup of dry rice, beans, or lentils. (Amount used is flexible) 1 pencil or chopstick 1 pair of scissors 1+ sheets of colorful construction paper Clear tape or glue stick Stickers (optional) 1 rubber band (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
5.0
51reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello parents,
I teach music classes for all ages, many of which can be taken without prior music experience. I also offer math tutoring and in the future hope to offer creative writing classes. Before coming to Outschool, I taught general music and band in public schools, as well as tutoring students in math and language arts.
I hold a master's degree in music composition, and a bachelor's degree in music theory and composition. For over twenty years I have written music for a variety of instruments and genres. I have also been a regular performer in classical, rock, blues, and jazz bands as a tubist, trombonist, and bass guitarist.
Former principals have described me as "awesome" and "a blessing" to my students, and I always strive to create a learning environment where they feel supported, safe, and happy.
Besides music, my hobbies include video games and writing fiction. I even wrote a fantasy novel ten years ago!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$6
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-6 learners per class
