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We are hiring

My Drum School is actively recruiting full-time and part-time drum professionals to teach at our faculty.

From our flexible schedules to fully-detailed lesson-plan approach to our innovative programmes and perks, we do everything we can to make sure our drum educators not only have great jobs, but also great lives.

Job description

Structured Syllabus
Interesting and challenging lesson plans are prepared for each drum educator. Each drumming exercise is carefully designed by our founder to meet learning needs.

Flexible Hours
With the high intake of students we receive monthly, it allows our educators to design their own schedules.

 

Top Pay
Being the only specialised drum school, we offer premium pay to our drum educators because we believe in providing quality education and services.

 

Personal Development
Besides teaching, we jam all the time! We enjoy what we are doing and we constantly share ideas through brainstorming sessions, composing rhythms, writing new materials, and lots of drum solos. We work hard and we play even harder.

 

Job requirements

Drumming Background
Applicants should have at least a minimum of 1 year private lessons and 4 years of drumming exposure. Please provide a record of the past 2 years of gigs and events performed.

Music Theory
A basic knowledge of music theory is compulsory. All applicants also need to be proficient in the reading and writing of drum notations.

Full-time applicants need to have a basic working knowledge of Sibelius, Finale or other music notation programs.

Style of Drumming
Applicants should be proficient in pop, rock, blues, funk, R&B and hip-hop rhythms.

Full-time applicants need to have a basic knowledge in odd-time signatures, latin, jazz and drum solos. We welcome other music genres too.

Church Experience
At MDS, we are proactive in providing training and drumming courses for the Christian community. Experience in drumming for church worship is a pre-requisite for all applicants.

 

Great Personality
A good working relationship and warm personality is an added advantage.


Please contact us if you meet the above requirements.

 

 

 

 

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ANZCA Exams

30 June & 1 July, 2010 @ My Drum School

We enrolled for the Australian & New Zealand Cultural Arts ("ANZCA") drum examinations in June/July. Throughout these two days, 48 students took the Grades 1 to 4 examinations. Mark Murphy, A.Dip.A from Australia, was the external examiner for the 25 minute exam. Students had to play at least 3 short drum solos, technical rudiments, aural testing, sight reading and general knowledge.

We are proud to announce that we have achieved 23 First Class Honors, 23 Honors, 1 Credit and 1 Pass. There were zero failures and we were commended for having a high standard of professionalism and comparable to the top music schools in Australia.

Here is a video about Mark Murphy's comments:

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Life of a Swedish

14 June, 2010 @ My Drum School

Anders Stenlund came to Singapore with one mission.

He wanted learn how to read music within 6 weeks of intensive drum training at MDS.

We accepted him and gave him a challenge by learning one of the most difficult songs in our school.

His task was to complete:
- a 3 hour practice every day for 6 weeks
- a recording of the song "Everywhere That I Go"
- learning and performing a 48-bar drum solo duet
- and document his practice process

Enjoy the three videos:






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Colgate Singapore [Project Drumming]

9 April, 2010 @ My Drum School



My Drum School (MDS) was pleased to host a group of professionals from Colgate Singapore. It was our second corporate setting and it was an eventful day. The team consisted of 13 professionals from different departments. Our task was to bring the whole team together in unity through fun filled drumming! We had group jamming sessions and many performances.

Here is a HD video produced by MDS for the event.


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MDS on Channel Suria

February, 2010 @ Suria Channel

Early this year, we sponsered a child some drum lessons to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a drummer. His family was struggling to make ends meet and could not afford to send him for drum lessons. So... we stepped in.

We were delighted that we could be a blessing to others and bring joy to their lives.

As we watch the video, let's remember the less priviledged amongst us:


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