Drum kit taster
- Course Code: ME673
- Dates: 27/07/24 - 27/07/24
- Time: 13:00 - 16:00
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Mark Huggett
Course Code: ME673
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
An introduction to how a drumming class works and a chance to be given feedback on your drumming. Get answers to questions you may have about kit drumming. Discover the mindful nature of drumming.
What will we cover?
How to hold drum sticks. Drum kit rudiments. The components of a groove. Kit set up.
Advice on buying a drum kit, acoustic or electronic.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the key elements that make up a groove, and play a simple groove.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
For complete beginners and people who’d like to acquire drum kit playing skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor presentation and instruction. Playing drum kits in the classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring sticks if you have a pair, or use ours.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Drumming 1a when the course is scheduled next.
I am a fully qualifiied teacher (PGCE) and professional musician . I have taught for City Lit since 2008 and have also taught in Secondary school and private Music college. I also work on Jazz Summer schools and workshops in partnership with The Vortex Jazz Club I have played Drums with a wide range of artists such as Prince Buster, Annie Whitehead and Jason Rebello. I have also played a wide range of styles from Jazz to Ska and Rock and electronic music . I run the independent Jazz label Jazz Direct and have produced many albums, one of which, Max Roach Park was nominated for Jazz album of the year in South Africa. I've worked extensively in TV and radio and toured all over Europe including major festivals such as Glastonbury, and in South Africa I love Music and I love teaching and am currently enjoying exploring all the possibilities of online delivery of teaching. I have a home recording studio using Logic Pro and a location recording set up for concerts. I have set up my home studio to faciltate online learning I also love Art and have a BA in Fine Art and believe in the power of Music and Art to unlock creative potential and enrich peoples lives.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
