PROGRESSIVE DRUMMING
A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF DRUM INSTRUCTION
Drum Lesson FAQ'S
Drum set lessons at Progressive Drumming are a modern approach to a uniquely American art form. By utilizing both audio and video recording technology, students are invited to examine their playing from a more precise, objective viewpoint. In addition to expert personal guidance on the fundamental aspects of drumming, students are exposed to many other areas of the art that are generally ignored but equally important in becoming a well rounded, proficient, and ultimately employable drummer.
FOR BEGINNERS (some methods also apply for intermediate and advanced players)
Goal setting
Setting up the drums
Basic notation
Warm-ups and stretches
Stick selection, head selection
Drum tuning
Groove, time, and meter
Basic hand technique (traditional grip, matched grip, french grip, finger and moehlor methods)
Basic foot technique (heel up, heel down, heel-toe, swivel, pump, etc.)
Basic rudiments and drumset application
Playing for the song
Exposure to great music and the great drummers who play it
How to play your favorite songs
Posture
Positive attitude
Guidance on which drum sets, cymbals, drum heads, accessories to purchase for your own enjoyment and at home practice, if desired
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED (some methods also apply for beginning players)
Advanced hand and foot technique
Understanding groove, time, and meter
Drum soloing
Double Bass Drumming
Linear Patterns
Polyrythms
Odd Times
Prepping drums for live and recording sessions
Recording studio etiquette (how to communicate what you need)
Learn hands on how to record in a "session" setting
Learn to play to a click track as well as to sequences in various styles
Electronic Drumming and programming
Understanding MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) using VDRUMS and BFD and how to employ it in recording, practice, and live situations,
Mic selection and placement for both live and studio applications
Learn sequencing/recording software using CUBASE
Using compression, eq, and other plug-ins to sculpt your sound
Beat displacements
Metric modulation
Q. Where are the lessons given?
A. At my home studio in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Q. How much do they cost?
A. $20.00 per 30 minute lesson
$30.00 per 45 minute lesson
$40.00 per hour lesson
***Classes begin and end precisely when scheduled*** 