Drum Tuning Masterclass
This masterclass will help drummers understand the construction, function, and tuning of their instrument.
Brad Novak
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(100)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this hour-long class we will discuss all necessary items related to drum tuning... 1. Drum Construction - Including shell material (wood, metal, etc), hoop types, bearing edges, reinforcement rings, wood plies, various shell types, tuning lug types, drum sizes (depth and diameter), snare vs tom/floor tom tuning, etc. 2. Drum head manufacturers, drum head types, etc. 3. Tuning keys, dampeners, mufflers, overtones, moongel vs duct tape, sympathetic vibrations, tricks of the trade, etc. 4. Tuning the "family" of drums (the entire drum set).
Learning Goals
In this hour-long class we will discuss all necessary items related to drum tuning...
1. Drum Construction - Including shell material (wood, metal, etc), hoop types, bearing edges, reinforcement rings, wood plies, various shell types, tuning lug types, drum sizes (depth and diameter), snare vs tom/floor tom tuning, etc.
2. Drum head manufacturers, drum head types, etc.
3. Tuning keys, dampeners, mufflers, overtones, moongel vs duct tape, sympathetic vibrations, tricks of the trade, etc.
4. Tuning the "family" of drums (the entire drum set).
Other Details
Supply List
Each student will need access to a drum (preferably a high-middle tom or snare drum with NEW heads. Floor toms and bass drums are not recommended for this class), a tuning key, and good sound monitoring (ie headphones, earbuds, etc. Computer/iPad speakers will not be sufficient for this class). Teacher will provide a supplemental PDF for this class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ6AvR6E8-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVbLqfGgF6c&t=237s
Joined April, 2020
4.9
100reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Brad Novak. I'm an educator, business owner, drummer, and musician and would LOVE to work with your child! I currently teach over 100 students weekly in one-on-one and ensemble sessions at my private teaching studio called The Beat Lab. In addition to my responsibilities at The Beat Lab I also teach...
- Drum set at Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts high school in Interlochen, MI
- Beginning band at the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools in Traverse City, MI
- Applied Percussion for Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI
- Multiple percussion and Ukulele classes for our local Homeschool co-op.
In addition to my teaching schedule I perform live with several local artists and record drums and percussion tracks for singer/songwriter projects.
I studied music/drumming at Berklee College of Music in 1996 and at Central Michigan University from 1997-2001. This education, and the fantastic teachers/professors that worked with me, sparked my own interest in educating. Since then. I've been "full speed ahead"!!!
I'm blessed with an amazing wife, 3 wonderful children, 1 always-hungry dog, and 7 chickens!
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-18 learners per class
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