Drum Pro Path
Part A
- Course 1
- Course 2
- Course 3
- Course 4
- Course 5
- Course 6
- Part A Final
Section 1
Modern Drumming
From your instructor
Brandon Scott
“In this course, we’re going to discuss practical theory, including technique and reading. We’re going to go over some groove development and independence, as well as working with the grid. We’re also going to go over advanced techniques as well as certain gig situations and some of my personal experiences.“
This course will contain:
Pro Path Quiz 1
Taking this quiz is required to complete this course and continue your Pro Path.
Mentorship Session
Meet with your designated mentor on Zoom for feedback and any questions you may have.
Section 2
Working with a Metronome
From your instructor
Leroy Clouden
“In this course, we’re going to be using different metronomic tempos, also using the eighth note, quarter note, sixteenth note, and triplet; so it can strengthen your ability to work on Broadway or in the studio with the band of your choice.“
Section 3
Groove, Feel and Time Keeping
From your instructor
Marko Djordjevic
“This course has been partition into four sections. The first section deals with some different rhythmic groupings, the vibe, the speed and tempo from the song itself. The second section deals with the concept of linear drumming. Third section was dedicated in great detail to polymetric fields and the last section deals with what the role of the brush or the brushes play on a drumkit. “
Section 4
Emphasizing Ambidexterity
From your instructor
Alex Cohen
“In this course, I’d like to take you through some of the basics of ambidexterity, which I believe is an extremely important concept and has not been emphasized enough for limb development and independence. I think that strengthening these fundamentals can be huge for your development on the instrument, especially with more advanced concepts.“
Section 5
Learning Classic Drum Beats and Groove Techniques
From your instructor
Dave Previ
“In this course, I’m gonna share with you my methods for learning songs quickly. We’re going to talk about making charts and learning the parts of the song and the grooves away from the drum set. Then when we move to the drum set, we’ll be talking about the techniques for playing these beats like the record. You want to show up to the gig fully prepared both mentally and sonically.“
Section 5
Introduction to Shuffle Drumming
From your instructor
Jason Gianni
“In this course, we’re going to cover a wide array of shuffle styles. We’re going to start with some harder edge ones, like rock. Then, we’re gonna get into some lighter ones, like the ones that cross-pollenate in the jazz, like the two-handed shuffle. We’re even going to cover some embellished like shuffles with ghost notes, like the ghost note shuffle and the purdy shuffle. So by the time we’re done with this course, you’re going to be nice and versatile and ready for the stage.”
This course will contain:
Mentorship Session
Meet with your designated mentor on Zoom for feedback and any questions you may have.
Section 5
Part A Final Quiz and Assignment
This section will contain:
Pro Path Quiz 2
Taking this test is required to continue to Part B.
Pro Path Assignment 1
For your first project, perform three classic grooves of your choice to a metronome!
Part B
- Course 1
- Course 2
- Course 3
- Course 4
- Course 5
- Course 6
- Part B Final
Section 1
Advanced Modern Drumming
From your instructor
Jason Gianni
“In this course, we’re gonna start with some rock and the techniques behind different forms of rock and how rock has grown through time. We’re gonna talk about funk, Afro-Cuban, the Mambo, the Cascara, the Sango Mozambique, and a lot of different varied grooves that you’re probably gonna have to know through your Afro Cuban playing as well. We’re also gonna talk about samba, the right ways of playing with samba, the correct patterns to play in your left hand or your snare hand. We’re even gonna talk about New Orleans second line, and then we’re gonna touch on some soloing concepts as well.“
This course will contain:
Pro Path Quiz 3
Taking this quiz is required to complete this course and continue your Pro Path.
Mentorship Session
Meet with your designated mentor on Zoom for feedback and any questions you may have.
Section 3
Introduction to Drum Technique
From your instructor
Marko Djordjevic
“When it comes to the course, it has been partition into four sections. There’s a section, “Before We Start Playing”, that deals with sitting properly, having good posture, and good balance. Another section deals with independence and coordination, without which drumming is a non-starter. There is also section dedicated to hand and foot techniques. Lastly, there’s a section that deals with platforms which is a concept that takes a piece of modest music material and turns it into useful musical figures.“
Section 2
Pad and Kit
From your instructor
John Longstreth
“This course, I’m calling Pad and Kit, we’re going to start on the practice pad. We’re gonna keep it real simple with singles, double strokes, and paradiddles. We’re gonna add some flames and some unisons. We’re also gonna talk about how that transfers to the drum set in a blast beat format and then we’ll eventually get on the drum kit start working on double bass. So we’re gonna conceptualize on the practice pad then move it over to the drum set.“
This section is currently being finalized
This section is currently being finalized
Section 6
Beginner’s Music Business
From your instructor
L Wundrock
“In this course, we’ll be covering the three pillars of the music industry, starting of with the recording industry. We’ll talk about music publishing and the business behind songwriting, then we’ll talk about touring and live performance.“
This course will contain:
Mentorship Session
Meet with your designated mentor on Zoom for feedback and any questions you may have.
Section 5
Part B Final Quiz and Assignment
This section will contain:
Pro Path Quiz 4
Taking this test is required to continue to Part C & D.
Pro Path Final Project
For your final project, you will have a final with your Mentor where you will demonstrate a video recording (pre-recorded and submitted to the Final Project Assignment) on Rudiments, Classic Drum Beats – Rock, Funk and Jazz groove ,shuffle rhythms, Rudiment applications and polyrhythms.
Part C
- Continued Learning Courses
Part D
- Continued Learning Courses
