Objectives
- Learn your drumming fundamentals in a small class environment
- Learn essential stick techniques and drum kit elements to play a groove
- Learn how to add fills to your grooves
- Get one-on-one guidance from a professional drummer
Topics
Technique Basics
- Drum stick technique
- Note values and chart reading
- Rhythm Rudiments
- Limb independence
Elements of the Drum Kit
- Kick Drum
- Snare Drum
- Hi-Hat
- Toms & Cymbals
Drum Patterns and Genres
- Rock Pattern
- Funk Pattern
- Jazz Pattern
- Latin Pattern
Adding Fills
- Basic Drum Fills
- Fill Placement
- Fill Length
Goals
- Be able to perform a simple drum beat and add fills to create a foundation for further drum study
