Learners will have an achievement checklist that meets the below standards as taken from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME):

CREATE
Generate rhythmic phrases and variations within AB, ABA, or theme and variation forms that convey expressive intent. (MU:Cr1.1.7a)

Select, organize, develop and document personal musical ideas for arrangements, songs, and compositions. (MU:Cr2.1.7a)

Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases. (MU:Cr2.7.b)

PERFORM
Identify and apply collaboratively-developed criteria (such as demonstrating correct interpretation of notation, technical skill of performer, originality, emotional impact, and interest) to rehearse, refine, and determine when the music is ready to perform. (MU:Pr5.1.7a)

RESPOND
Select from teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works of performances. (MU:Re9.1.7a)

I served as a public school music teacher for over a decade in the performing arts and academic music. I have taught ages preschool through high school, with my entire career has included 5th - 8th grade. As a music teacher, I was a multi-time recipient of grants to fund the resources to teach my curriculum and build the needed non-profit organizations to support education. My teaching philosophy embraces active learning, is project-oriented, and provides learners with real-world experiences they can enjoy and expand on.

Homework Offered
Practicing is a way to internalize and test your skills. Supplemental activities for the learner to engage with will be offered to support growth and development in general music skills and coordination skills as they apply to performing on a drum set.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each week, an achievement record of skill development will be provided in the post after class.
Grades Offered

The learning leader is able to adapt instruction according to student needs and learning styles.

No prior experience is required to successfully participate in this class.