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Drum Set Private Lessons

This 1-on-1 personalized learning experience will help you prepare to play across a variety of genres. Ensure your development goals are met, enhanced, or driven forward or specifically prepare for the ABRSM Drum Kit Exams.
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
25 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. As with any subject, the benefits of personal performance practice such as: improved skill development, increased confidence, and the ability to take on new and greater challenges. We will use the tools from the class to set realistic goals and support personal emotional and task progress feedback. Opportunities to continue experiencing class content are offered and vary according to the learner and their goals. The suggested activities will be on your own or the opportunity to continue scheduling personalized lessons.
Assessment
In-class assessment: The teacher will observe, question, and seek to understand general music knowledge, musical selections, and performance techniques related to the drum kit and be an active guide in the learners' skill development toward mastery of independent, efficient playing and decision-making. Post-class assessment: Before the class ends, we will spend 2 -3 minutes on the go-forward plan for skill development and areas to focus on. The evaluation tools will include: - technique and skill development - practice tracker (adopted from the personal teacher-created resource, "Your Personal Practice Planner."

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
*A note regarding scheduling: if you do not see your preferred time, please email the teacher to discuss options.

Learn music through performance on the drum kit. Classes are tailored to learner interests and focus will be driven on a variety of genres appropriate to the study of the drum kit and matching learner interests. This class is also appropriate for learners seeking their ABRSM Levels 1, 2, of 3, practical or performance exams. 

Private lessons are the ultimate, personalized class where we can focus on specific learner development, questions, and interests. Time will be dedicated to partnering with the learner as they develop their interests, style, and exploration of the drum kit.

Sample topics in a private lesson format include:

- instrument performance basics: posture, holding the instrument, producing a sound, finding the notes on the slide
- performing with musical intent
- building stamina and technical control
- building fills and transitions
- understanding style factors and expressing those in performance
- arranging pieces in coherent and compelling programes
- develop a broad understanding of music through the role of the drum kit

The teacher will ensure the learner leaves lessons with a:
          ~ Goal check-in and adjust
          ~ Go forward plan

All activities meet the National Standards for Music Education criteria for performing and responding and are aligned with the requirements of practice of the published syllabi of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Performing:
     - Analyze & Interpret: MU:Pr4.1 
     - Rehearses, Evaluate, & Refine: MU:Pr5
     - Present: MU:Pr6
Responding:
     - Select: MU:Re.7
Learning Goals
Learn proper drum kit technique: posture, stick methods, attack techniques
Apply drum kit approach to a wide variety of genres
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Drum kit (acoustic or electronic) 
Sticks
Drum throne (seat)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher created material ABRSM Syllabi music (optional and needed only if this is your goal) The syllabi can be purchased on Amazon or at the Shop on abrsm.org
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
For over a decade, I have provided music instruction across all instruments and ensembles for PreK through high school. My students have gone on to successful careers, with many performing in music. My skills of learning one instrument and effectively transferring that understanding to many other instruments have served me well as a school music educator. I earned a Master's of Music from the University of Tennessee for general, vocal, and instrumental education. My innovative teaching and dedication to music education have gained various industry recognition. I ensure my students receive appropriate teaching methods that help them effectively and safely develop their potential. Thank you for choosing me to be part of your journey.

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$35

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Meets on demand
25 min

Completed by 6 learners
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Ages: 7-10

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