Virtuoso School Of Music and Art

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Start our course today and see for yourself that playing drums is an exciting activity! As you may know, it develops coordination skills, swift reaction and sensitive hearing.  As a drummer you are constantly creating different chaotic sounds.  But it is time to advance in skill.
Playing drums can help you to escape from frustration and stress!

In a drum class, students can learn a variety of skills related to percussion and drumming:
 
1. **Basic Rhythms:**
   – Fundamental drumming patterns and beats.
   – Understanding different time signatures and rhythmic structures.
 
2. **Technique:**
   – Proper drumstick grip and hand positioning.
   – Development of control, speed, and dynamics.
 
3. **Drum Rudiments:**
   – Practice of essential drum rudiments such as single strokes, double strokes, and paradiddles.
   – Application of rudiments to create more complex patterns.
 
4. **Styles and Genres:**
   – Exploration of various musical styles, including rock, jazz, blues, Latin, and more.
   – Learning genre-specific drumming techniques and patterns.
 
5. **Listening and Timing:**
   – Developing a keen sense of timing and rhythm.
   – Listening skills to play in sync with other musicians.
 
6. **Drum Kit Coordination:**
   – Coordination exercises for hands and feet on a drum kit.
   – Independence drills to play different rhythms simultaneously.
 
7. **Creativity and Improvisation:**
   – Encouraging students to experiment with their own rhythms and patterns.
   – Improvisation exercises to enhance creativity in drumming.
 
Overall, drum classes provide a structured approach to learning the art of drumming, fostering technical proficiency, musical understanding, and creative expression for the students.
 

Private lessons

The newcomers can start their studying at any time all year round. Skilled teachers and individual approach to every student are guaranteed.

Private lessons are available on a weekly basis for 30 min., 45 min., or 1-hr duration.  Most beginners will find 30-minute lesson sufficient for the start. 

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Nataly Petrova – Djambe Drums

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