What's included
10 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
Becoming a great musician requires practice. I encourage students to practice daily for a minimum of fifteen minutes.Class Experience
Learn to play the drums. No experience necessary. Let me help you become a great drummer! This class is perfect for the beginner to advanced student. Each class is catered to the students' own level. Whether you are playing drum set, school band or want to learn hand drums I can help you achieve your musical goals. Over the ten week class students will develop their knowledge of the drum set and the drumming world. Reading and technique will be emphasized as these are important tools becoming are great drummer and musician. As well as reading students may have the opportunity to learn popular songs that interest them. I will also be available to assist students with the tuning and set up of their drum set. I am a professional drummer with 20 years of teaching experience. I am the author of "Foundations of Drumming" and have played thousands of concerts and have recorded on over 30 albums. Let me help you! -Better understand the drums -Learn about the history of the drums -Learn proper hand technique and posture -Learn to read music -Develop your musical ear -Work on your speed -Play rock, jazz or any style on the drum set -Work on school band music -Learn hand drumming -Play your favorite songs on the drum set -Percussion and mallets -Tune drums, change heads and work on your instrument -Learn about the history of modern music including Rock, Jazz, Pop, Country, Blues and more.
Learning Goals
-Learn proper hand technique
-Learn to read music
-Play rock, jazz or any style on the drum set
-Work on school band music
-Learn hand drumming
-Play your favorite songs on the drum set
-Percussion and mallets
Other Details
Supply List
At the minimum students should have a pair of drum sticks and a practice pad. A drum set is highly recommended. Drum set students are asked to purchase a copy of the drum instruction book "Foundations of Drumming" Link: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/foundations-of-drumming Advanced students may be asked to purchase other books or recourses.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
At the minimum students should have a pair of drum sticks and a practice pad. A drum set is highly recommended.
Drum set students are asked to purchase a copy of the drum instruction book "Foundations of Drumming"
Link: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/foundations-of-drumming
Advanced students may be asked to purchase other books or recourses.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Shepherd University
My name is Jesse Shultzaberger and I am a professional drummer, music instructor and author of drum method book "Foundations of Drumming". I have taught all ages for over twenty year and teach all styles of drums from drum set to hand drumming, marching percussion and mallets, as well as beginner trumpet. My goal is for students to discover the joy of music. I grew up in a musical family and come from a long lineage of excellent teachers. I believe a love of music can enrich anyone’s life and anyone can learn to be musical.
In addition to teaching music I am also a performer and recording artist. I have played thousands of concerts and have recorded on over 30 albums. Let me help you unleash your inner musicality.
Reviews
Live Private Class
$400
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18