Never despise humble beginnings. Majority of our students, above 10 years old, enrol in this course as it teaches the fundamentals of drumming. Unlike other schools, we focus on building a strong foundation in the early learning stage. We customize our lessons according to our students’ needs so that learning would be beneficial for both the educator and student.
Our Beginner Course is designed to educate drummers who are exploring the instrument and have an interest in finding out more about this craft. The primary focus of this course is to provide an introduction to drumming, to develop the student's understanding of essential drumming concepts, and to build a strong foundation in reading drum notations.
At the end of the course, our students will receive an evaluation from our drum educator on his/her progress and development. We strive to bring the best in our students with fun and practicality, enabling a more enjoyable academic learning experience.
There are 3 levels in the Beginner Course:
| BEGINNER LEVEL 1 : STICKING & COORDINATION |
Good foundations are essential for the modern drummer.
Students will begin to attain control over the drum set by exploring:
Technique, Posture, Balance, Sticking, Coordination
Essential Drumming Concepts
Single Beat Combinations and Warm-Up Exercises
Semibreves, Minims, Crochets, Quavers, Semi-Quavers, Rests
Basic Triplets & Functions of Dots
8-Beat Rhythms
16-Beat Rhythms
Drum Fill Concepts (Whole Bars, Half Bars, Quarter Bars)
Snare & Bass Drum Variations
Pop & Rock Patterns
Basic Rudiments
Musical Styles
Phrasing Studies
Basic Chart-Readings (Improvisation and Independence)
MDS Level 1 Evaluation & Grading |
| Lesson Duration : 30 or 45mins (Ind.) |
Fees: $110 (30mins), $165 (45mins)* |
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| BEGINNER LEVEL 2 : TECHNIQUE & DYNAMICS |
Understanding techniques develops a drummer's style.
Students will build and develop more techniques by studying:
Single Hi Hat Concepts (Conversions)
Accent Studies (including 'ghost' notes)
Semi-Quaver Studies
Tied Notes
Open High-Hats and Cymbal Variations
Independence Sticking
Drum Fill Applications using Flams Rudiments
Introduction to Foot Independence
Further 8-Beat Rhythms
Further 16-Beat Rhytms
Funk & Swing Patterns
Understanding & Analysing Songs
Shuffle & Blues Rhythm
Rolls & Ruffs
Rudimental Notations
Time & Feel (3/4 and 6/8 Odd Time)
Further Chart-Readings (Improvisation and Independence)
MDS Level 2 Evaluation & Grading |
| Lesson Duration : 30 or 45 mins (Ind.) |
Fees: $120 (30mins), $180 (45mins)* |
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* Per 4 sessions. After 7pm and Saturday rates may differ. Group Classes Available.
