Each lesson usually includes
- A warm-up or technique video
- A recurring practice like Drum Stick Yoga or Limber Up
- A Copy Cat or rhythm-reading
- A beat breakdown, groove, or fun challenge
- A cover song to finish strong
The 5 parts
- Part 1: Foundations (Lessons 1–6)
Sounds, strokes, and your first cover songs - Part 2: Building Skills (Lessons 7–12)
Stick control, flams, paradiddles, and rhythm reading - Part 3: Deeper Grooves (Lessons 13–18)
8th notes, 16th notes, reggaeton, tresillo, and hip hop - Part 4: Grooves & Voicings (Lessons 19–24)
Call & response, improvisation, Latin styles, and making your own beats - Part 5: Bringing It All Together (Lessons 25–30)
Composition, bigger covers, and a final showcase
Good to know
- Some songs come in different levels, so both beginners and more advanced players can use this curriculum
- A few exercises return at least once for reinforcement
- Quizzes (Notation, Reading Rhythms, Equipment & Parts, Note Duration) are placed roughly every 4–6 lessons as quick assessment checkpoints
- The last lesson brings back We Will Rock You to celebrate how far you’ve come! This lesson works great as a mini performance or class showcase.
Hope this helps!
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