A.J.'S DRUM SCHOOL
(Info for Lesson Program)
Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis, an average of four
per month. The weekly lesson concept enables the student
to adapt to a practice routine that revolves around a seven-day
repetitive lesson cycle. This philosophy has proven great
results provided that the student dedicates himself/herself
to the instrument and a healthy practice routine.
Although this is mainly a drum
set program, you don't necessarily need a full drum set to
get started. Most intermediate to advanced students probably
already own their own drums. Snare drum kits and practice
pads are available here at the store, as well as beginning
to pro-line drum sets.
Both beginning through advanced
students should own a practice pad with a separate pair of
sticks (SDSI General - not kit sticks) for building technique
and endurance. Plan on using your current stick choice for
drum set playing. If need be, we'll make changes as we go
along. For beginners - 5A and/or 5B sticks are a good choice.
The books we will use will
depend on your level of playing. Below is a master list of
books I currently use. I'll assign books as we go along. In
addition, you will receive many handouts, such as rudimental
studies, groove and endurance I exercises, and miscellaneous
material. Outside study material is always welcome. New books
appear on the market all the time.
Lastly, you will need a three
ring binder with paper to use as a student log, and to file
the many handouts you will receive.
Instructional Book Suggestions
George
Lawrence Stone |
Stone Stick
Control
Accents and Rebounds |
Joe Murphy
|
Accent Stickings |
Ted
Reed |
Syncopation |
D. Garibaldi
|
Future Sounds
The Funky Beat
Timba Funk |
G.
Chaffee |
Linear Time
Playing
Technique Patterns |
John Ramsey
|
The Complete Drummer's Vocabulary |
Steve
Houghton |
The Drumset
Performer |
Rod Morganstein |
The Drumset Musician |
Haskell
Harr |
Snare Drum
Method (#1 & 2) |
Jim
Chapin |
Advanced Techniques |
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