Beginning Drum Set I
An introductory course for total beginners. Students gain a strong technical foundation, learn how to most effectively hold the drum sticks and are introduced to a range of simple and effective sticking techniques. Class covers rhythm reading, drum set notation, single and double stroke rolls and rudiments, and a variety of grooves and fills. Basic four-limb coordination exercises are also covered.

Prerequisites: none. Students must own a pair of drumsticks! Class text: Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini (available at Jazzschool Books sand Records).

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm
10 weeks (1/9 – 3/19)
joe bagale $365

Beginning Drum Set II
A continuation of the Beginning Drum Set I class covering additional grooves and technical exercises. For students who have completed Beginning Drum Set I or the equivalent. 

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm
10 weeks (1/9 – 3/19)
joe bagale $365

Stick Technique
A deep exploration of various hand-based exercises, drills and rituals designed to both maintain and improve technical facility. Topics include an introduction to the Alan Dawson Rudimental Ritual, the development of fun and musical drills out of simple patterns and their variations, the establishment of personal drumming rituals, fundamental sticking “languages” for various styles, and ways to work effectively with metronomes and drum machine software.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm
10 weeks (1/14 – 3/17)
alan hall $365

The Musical Drummer
This class focuses on developing the drummer’s sense of musicality. Students explore a wide variety of concepts, including time feel, meaningful interaction, melodic soloing, dynamic balance, and developing an individual sound. Through listening, transcribing, playing and discussion, the class brings awareness to that most fundamental component of music: the joy of creation!

Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15pm
10 weeks (1/14 – 3/17)
jon arkin $365

New Class!
Latin Percussion
This class provides musicians with a solid foundation on all of the primary Latin percussion instruments. Students learn effective techniques on congas, bongos, timbales, bells, and additional auxiliary percussion instruments. Class covers many of the main Latin grooves typical of son/salsa/Latin jazz/timba. Soloing techniques and typical breaks and song forms are also covered. Open to all!

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am
10 weeks (1/14 – 3/17)
omar ledezma $365

Afro-Venezuelan Percussion
This hands-on class introduces intermediate- and advanced-level percussion students to several challenging Afro-Venezuelan styles. Students learn on traditional Venezuelan drums and hand percussion instruments. Consultation with instructor required.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm
10 weeks (1/10 – 3/13)
jackeline rago $225

 

Related Workshops

Cuban Music Workshop — The Tres & Minor Percussion
Sunday January 22, 2 – 4 pm
tito gonzalez

Peter Erskine Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
peter erskine

Drum Set Tuning and Maintenance
Sunday, February 12, 11 am – 1 pm
alan hall