Description
Have fun learning rhythm and playing the drums! Designed by a music industry professional, this class combines unique tools and innovative techniques, including personal audio monitoring systems and video projection, to create a truly immersive one-of-a-kind experience! Students will learn fundamentals of rhythm and time keeping, technique, rudiments, beats and much, much more. All necessary equipment is provided and all levels of ability are welcome!
This class is taught by musician/producer Jon Slatkin, a proud parent of two former Genesee Hill/Schmitz Park graduates. Present/past clients include One Reel (Bumbershoot 2004-13), Capitol Hill Block Party, Sundance Film Festival, YouTube and EMP. Jon began his professional career at age 15 and has studied with legendary drummer Jim Chapin. He is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and the Percussive Arts Society.
Drumming 101 or Drumming 102? What’s the difference?
When it comes to playing drums, we really believe that “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”
Drumming 101 takes that approach to heart, focusing on developing fundamental coordination and listening skills at welcoming tempos to all students grades 1-5. The quarter note is our friend, and our friend ROCKS. We have fun listening to great music while learning all about the drumset and how to make it sing.
Drumming 102 is open to students grades 2-5 who have previously taken drumming at Genesee Hill, or have equivalent drumming experience (check with us in advance). While Drumming 101 is focused on rocking the quarter note, Drumming 102 adds eighth and sixteenth note patterns to the mix, along with a bit more bass drum. Dance music is added to the setlist. All the fun of Drumming 101, plus 10%!
Can my student enroll in Drumming 101 and Drumming 102 at the same time?
If your student meets the prerequisites of Drumming 102, then yes. In this case, the curriculum in Drumming 101 would be tailored to fit the needs of the student. This still means rocking the quarter note with the rest of the Drumming 101 crew, but focusing more on developing general timekeeping, the left hand of a right-handed drummer (and vice versa), and/or the foot (or both feet), and/or all of the above.
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