Every week we will approach songs from multiple levels, so everyone from absolute beginners to multi-year students will have something challenging to work on each week. We lean heavily toward real-world playing (along with actual songs), developing listening skills, and having fun!  Students don't need to have any drumming experience, and as an introduction to the class, students will receive a few basic instructional videos to get them used to the vocabulary and basic concepts we will use in class. As we play each song, every student will use the opportunity to practice the skill that is currently a challenge for them. 

Students are encouraged to share in class, ask for one-on-one help as needed, and request help outside of class via the classroom or the class Flipgrid. Self-assessment can be a big part of the class too - if it feels boring, it's time to work on the next skill; if it feels discouraging, you're taking on too much; but if it feels a little frustrating because you can't quite get it right, you're probably on the verge of a breakthrough and you should keep grinding away right where you are.

As we will discuss in class, a HUGE part of drumming is listening, so we will spend a great deal of time in class playing along with songs as we listen for new elements and attempt to incorporate the new skills and use the new tools we accumulate.