Beginner training plan
Your first lessonTeaching the very basics of drumming, including what each drum is, their function, as well as basic music theory, such as counting to four in each measure, and rhythm.
Lesson 2-3We will learn our first beat, what I like to call the basic rock beat. We will focus on playing in time, as well as quarter note and eighth note pulses.
Lesson 4-10We will now begin to learn variations on the basic beat, adding different rhythms in both the kick drum and snare drum. We will also go over the concept of drum fills, what they’re meant for, and concepts of improvisation.
Lesson 11+Moving on, we will start to put these concepts together by learning a basic rock song. Song choice will depend on information absorption and skill level.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFirst and foremost, I need to spend the first lesson getting a good idea of their skill level and identifying any weaknesses I can use these lessons to strengthen.
Lesson 2-3These next lessons are more open ended depending on the skill set of these students. I likely would give them a song to learn on their own and play for me. This song would be used to teach concepts these drummers might not have a mastery of yet.
