Drums Basics

Level 1  (Drumming basics)

It's important to build a strong foundation. This section gives you the key information to kick off your drumming journey. You’ll learn the basics of drumming and how to read notation. We’ll cover how to set up your drum kit, hold your drumsticks, and maintain good posture. You'll also pick up techniques for the bass drum, understand stick rebound, and learn about note and rest values. Finally, you'll practice your first drum beats and fills.

Lesson 1 (first day drumming)

1.     Acoustic drum setup

2.     Electronic drum setup

3.     Drumsticks Control

4.     Developing proper posture 

Lesson 2 (Note Values)

1.     Basic bass drums Technique

2.     Drum Stick Control

3.     Drum Notation

Lesson 3 (Note Values)

1.     Quarter Notes and Quarter Notes Grooves

2.     Eight Notes and Eight Notes Grooves

Lesson 4 (Note Values)

1.     Sixteenth Notes and Sixteenth Notes Grooves

2.     32nd Notes Triplets and 32nd Notes Grooves 

Lesson 5 (Note Values)

1.     Quarter Note Triplets and Quarter Note Triplets Grooves

2.     Eight Notes Triplets and Eight Notes Triplets Grooves

3.     Sixteenth Notes Triplets and Sixteenth Notes Triplets Grooves

Lesson 6 (Revision & Exercises)

1.     Note Values Exercise

2.     Time Signatures 

Lesson 7 (Rest Values)

1.     Eighth Note Rests

2.     Eighth Note Triplet Rests

3.     Sixteenth Note Rests

Lesson 8 (Rest Values)

1.     Sixteenth Note Triplet Rests

2.     32nd Note Rests Rest Values

3.     Quarter Note Triplet Rests

Lesson 9 (Rest Values)

1.     Dotted Notation

2.     Rest Value Exercises

3.     Note Value Exercise #2

4.     First Drum Beat.

5.     First Drums Fill.

Lesson 10 (Techniques)

1.     Ghost Notes 

Lesson 11 (Techniques)

1.     Cross-Sticking

2.     Rim Shots 

Lesson 12 (Techniques)

1.     Heel-Toe Technique

2.     Finger Control

Lesson 13 (Techniques)

1.     Essential Rudiments

Level 2 The Grooves

Now that you’ve mastered the foundational concepts and essential techniques, it’s time to put your knowledge into action. In Level 2, you’ll use the Beat Builder and Fills Builder systems to ignite your creativity in crafting original beats and fills.

You’ll also have the opportunity to dive into a range of thrilling musical genres, including Rock, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Heavy Metal, Punk, Blues, Reggae, Country, and Progressive. Get ready to explore and experiment!

Lesson 1 (Building beats)

●            Beat Builder System.

Lesson 2 (Building Fills)

●            Fills Builder System

Lesson 3

●            Rock Drumming

Lesson 4

●            Jazz Drumming

Lesson 5

●            Latin Drumming

Lesson 6

●            Funk Drumming

Lesson 7

●              Heavy Metal Drumming

Lesson 8

●            Punk Drumming

Lesson 9

●            Blues Drumming

Lesson 10

●            Reggae Drumming

Lesson 11

●            Country Drumming

Lesson 12

●            Progressive Drumming

Lesson 13

●            Drumming Song Simplifier

●            Drumming Cheat Sheet.

Level 3

In Level 3, we’ll dive into more intricate drumming techniques. We’ll begin by assessing your skills and creating targeted exercises to address any weaknesses. You’ll explore advanced rudiments and learn how to lock in with the bass player.

Additionally, you’ll engage in exercises designed to enhance your dynamic range and the overall feel on the drum kit. We’ll cover double bass drumming, recording techniques, and orchestration. Finally, you’ll have the chance to play full songs using notation, bringing everything together.