We begin by evaluating your current skills and reinforcing fundamentals, while also preparing your audition repertoire.
Audition Preparation
- Learn the required audition pieces
- Preparation of a snare drum routine based on rudiments, if needed
- Overview of rudiments, rhythms, and variations
- Review of various note and rest combinations
Review of Basic Rhythms + Introduction to Advanced Styles (Jazz, Reggae, Latin, World beat, Progressive Rock, Drum & Bass, Jungle)
- Revisit basic rhythms (Pop, Rock, Funk, etc.) and infuse more flavour and nuances by incorporating accents and ghost notes
- Explore jazz swing, fusion, and Afro-jazz
- Explore Latin and Brazilian styles (Afro-Cuban, Samba, Bossa Nova, Songo, etc.)
General Concepts
- Exercises to strengthen sense of rhythm, timing and groove
- Exercises to add emotion and nuances to playing style
- Review of advanced rhythmic combinations (sextuplets, 32nd notes, swing feel)
- Overview of musical structures and forms
Stick and Pedal Technique
- Rudiments (paradiddle variations, flams, rudimental solos)
- Exercises to develop speed, endurance, precision, and control
- Exercises to improve sound, dynamics, accents, ghost notes, and phrasing
- Exercises to apply rudiments to the full drum set
Creativity
- Improvisation and jamming: enhance ability to improvise across various styles and tempos
- Learn different techniques with which to approach improvisation
Intensive Courses
Plan for 3 to 12 months of preparation with weekly lessons of 1 hour or 90 minutes. Additionally, 5 to 15 hours of personal practice per week are recommended, depending on your level.
Theory and ear-training courses are also available.
Pricing
Various formats and pricing options are available. Lessons can be taken weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed. Duration: 1 hour, 90 minutes or 2 hours.
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