We teach drums in small groups (up to 4) as it encourages teamwork, develops the ability to perform in front of others and to learn from each other. The students enjoy working together and the group lessons also help to encourage regular practice because students do not want to fall behind.
Syllabus
For beginners, the syllabus will cover stick grip, posture, rudiments, beats, coordination, reading music, playing in time, warm ups
Each Stage is designed to last between 7 -14 weeks. On completion of all the beats and exercises the students will receive a certificate
Intermediate standard players can start at later stages or complete the early ones quickly to ensure that there are no gaps in their knowledge/ technique.
When the students have reached the required level they will start on the Trinity Rock & Pop graded exam syllabus. (This syllabus can run in parallel with the later MusicStation drum stages.)
The Trinity Rock & Pop syllabus starts from Initial Grade, then Grade 1 to Grade 8.
This syllabus contains real songs from new and classic rock & pop artists.
https://trinityrock.com/instruments/drums
When students are ready we start the Trinity Rock & Pop syllabus. Our teachers really know their way around the Trinity Grades and will support the students in their progression.
This new Trinity Rock syllabus was actually develpoed at MusicStation by our director James Sedge.
The exams can be taken at any time, so there are no delays. See our Trinity page for more info.
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Recommended Drum Books for Intermediate- Advanced players
The Art of Bop Drumming – John Riley
The essential guide for learning jazz drumming
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer – Ted Reed
A classic book that can be used to improve reading skills and to use concepts such as ‘right hand lead’.
Groove Essentials 1 – Tommy Igoe
Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer: A Crash Course in All Musical Styles for Drumset – Jim Riley
Learn to read charts and learn all the main drum grooves needed to play professionally.
Great Hands for a Lifetime – Tommy Igoe
The best snare drum rudiment course currently available.
Groove Alchemy – Stanton Moore
Deep dive into funk playing.
Take it to the Street – Stanton Moore
New Orleans style drumming guide.
Advanced Concepts – Kim Plainfield
A very advanced look at fusion and latin styles.
The Commandments of R&B Drumming – Zoro
Funk, Soul and hip hop drumming.
Wicked Beats – Reggae, Rockstady & Ska – Gil Sharone
In depth guide to all reggae styles
