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Drum lessons for beginners/intermediate level (in ITA or ENG)

Whether you're a beginner looking to discover the joys of drumming, or an intermediate player seeking to refine your skills, this course will be tailored to your needs. I've designed it to cover the essential foundations as well as more advanced techniques and teaching methodologies.

Course Overview

This course is divided into two main sections - basic and intermediate drum instruction. In the basic section, you'll start from the fundamentals, learning proper drum grip, posture, and technique. You'll master the core rudiments that form the building blocks of drumming, as well as essential beats and rhythms.
As you progress to the intermediate level, you'll dive deeper into more complex time signatures, syncopation, and drumming styles. You'll learn how to break down and teach advanced patterns, fills, and soloing techniques. By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and expertise to guide your students through their drumming journeys, from their very first lesson to more seasoned playing.

What You'll Learn

Basic Drum Instruction:

Drum setup and maintenance
Proper grip, posture, and technique
Essential drum rudiments
Time-keeping and basic rhythmic patterns
Coordination exercises

Intermediate Drum Instruction:

Complex time signatures and polyrhythms
Sticking patterns
Syncopation and advanced rhythmic concepts
Drum fills and soloing techniques
Drumming styles (rock, jazz, Latin, etc.)

Extra information

Bring your own drumsticks. Material for classes will be provided. Students must own a drumkit (either electronic or acoustic) and preferably a practice pad.

Location

At teacher's location: Rue de Stassart, Ixelles, Belgium

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Rock, Sticking pattern
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian

About Me

My motto is "teach drums, don't teach songs". My approach to teaching drums is to focus on the fundamental language and vocabulary of drumming, rather than just teaching students to play specific songs. Drumming has its own unique musical language and expression, and I believe it's important for students to develop a strong understanding of that underlying vocabulary.
While learning songs can be a valuable part of the learning process, as it allows students to apply the techniques and styles they're learning, it shouldn't be the sole focus. The risk is that students may only learn to play like others, rather than developing their own personal drumming style and voice.
By concentrating on the core drumming skills, techniques, and ways of thinking, I aim to empower my students to find new modes of self-expression through the drums. The goal is for them to be able to play and create in their own unique way, not just replicate what others have done. Drumming is a form of musical language, and I want to help my students become fluent in that language so they can use it to communicate their own musical ideas and personality.

Education

PhD in Cultural Anthropology 2024
MA in Cultural anthropology 2016
BA in Japanese studies 2013

2007-2010: Studied jazz with Tony Arco between
2001-2008: Studied classical percussions and drumset with Marco Campioni

Experience / Qualifications

I've been writing, recording, and performing live since 2005 with different projects, ranging from funk and rock, to jazz and latin. Currently, I'm the drummer for Kuadra, an alternative rock band that have released five studio albums and have toured extensively around Europe since 2010.

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