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Beginner Drum Kit Lessons (Level 1)

Learn the FUN-damentals of how to play the drums or spice up your own rhythms with help from a lifelong drummer & touring musician. All skill levels are welcome! (This class does not meet live.)
Mr. Taylor
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will include continued practice of content that was covered in the lesson.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
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๐ŸŒŸ Creativity, Determination & Perseverance! 

๐ŸŒŸ This class is a great option for neurodivergent students interested in music.

๐ŸŽต The objective of these self-paced drum lessons is to enable the student to gain a greater set of technical and musical skills on the drum set, and to help the student develop a greater understanding of the role of the drum set in modern contemporary music. 

๐ŸŽต This is achieved through the repetitive practices of technique and coordination, as well as developing critical listening skills demanded of drummers. 


COURSE BREAKDOWN:

๐ŸฅClass 1:
- Intro: Drums In Music
- Parts of the drum
- How to strike the drum
- Learn Beat #1 & Drum Fill #1

๐ŸฅClass 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 
- Using Drum Fill #2
- Student Freestyle

๐ŸฅClass 3:
- Warm-Ups: โ€œInvisible Drumsโ€ & 8-Counts
- Reviewing: Drum Fill #2 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #3
- Student Freestyle

๐ŸฅClass 4:
- Warm-Ups: "Invisible Drumsโ€ &  8-Counts
- Reviewing Drum Fills 1, 2 & 3
- Learning About 2-Part Combos
- Playing 2-Part Combos: (1/2), (1/3) & (2/1)
- Student Freestyle



๐ŸŽต The lessons will meet the student at their skill level and assess ways in which they can grow as a drummer. 

๐ŸŽต Class videos will be posted along with a transcription of the rhythm/patterns.  
I will be reviewing students work as it is submitted and will send students tips and encouragement via classroom messages.

REQUIRED MUSIC GEAR: these lessons are designed for drum sets that include at least the following items: bass drum, snare, tom & cymbal.
Please message Mr. Taylor to inquire about other drumming setups.

HOMEWORK: Each week students will have new rhythms and exercises assigned.  Students will be asked to record a video of themselves playing the material and submit it each week.   

๐ŸŒŸ Most of all, let's have fun!!!
Learning Goals
Areas covered include playing drum beats and building on them, rudimental practice, strengthening time playing and developing oneโ€™s musical vocabulary.
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Get Ready To Rock: Intro/Beat #1/Drum Fills
 Class 1:
- Intro: Drums In Music
- Parts of the drum
- How to strike the drum
- Learn Beat #1 & Drum Fill #1 
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The Beat Goes On: Warm-Ups & Drum Fill #2
 Class 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 
- Using Drum Fill #2
- Student Freestyle 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Drum Up Some More Fun: Drum Fill #3
 Class 3:
- Warm-Ups: โ€œInvisible Drumsโ€ & 8-Counts
- Reviewing: Drum Fill #2 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #3
- Student Freestyle 
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Keep Rocking: Mixing Beats/Fills & Continued Practice
 Class 4:
- Warm-Ups: "Invisible Drumsโ€ &  8-Counts
- Reviewing Drum Fills 1, 2 & 3
- Learning About 2-Part Combos
- Playing 2-Part Combos: (1/2), (1/3) & (2/1)
- Student Freestyle 
13 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List
Drum set, sticks & a sense of curiosity.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University
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๐ŸŒŸWelcome, parents & students! Thank you for your interest in my classes!๐ŸŒŸ

โžก๏ธ I am an energetic music teacher ready to inspire your child in an exciting & creative musical journey.๐ŸŽถ

โžก๏ธ You will see right away: I build positive/meaningful connections with students, provide support to improve their confidence, and get them interested in (and excited about!!!) learning to play the drums!

My teaching goals are: 
โœ”๏ธ To help students successfully retain & apply the information I am teaching,
โœ”๏ธ To improve students' confidence and interest in learning to play the drums, and
โœ”๏ธ To make parents grateful for my service as a music teacher for their family.

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŽ“ In addition to being a lifelong drummer, I have a journalism degree from Appalachian State University, and I am a certified instructor of UCLA & Remo's "Beat The Odds" a program that blends drumming and social-emotional learning for kids & adults.

I hope you enroll your learner!

Thanks so much!

Mr. Taylor
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