TUESDAY DECEMBER 27, 2011
Join me for a fun, informative drum clinic to get you started playing drums!

ONLY $60 a student
Each student will get: 1 pair of drum sticks and a course print out to take home with exercises, recap,
and recommended reading and listening. Purchase reservations on-line here.

Individual Lessons Available, $70 for 1 and 1/2 hrs

?'s or reservations...email: lee@leefreemusic.com for more information

BEGINNERS, 12 noon-2pm:
A two hour introduction course to the drum set and basic drumming techniques including...

1. Holding the Sticks: an introduction to anatomy, grips and how to use both to your advantage
2. Knowing the Kit: intro to parts and pieces, understanding each drum’s function
3. Understanding Pulse, Time Keeping, and Counting
4. Basic Strokes and Exercises
5. Basics of Tuning
6. Rudiments and how to use them around the Kit
7. Four way Coordination
8. Great Practice Habits
9. Basic Grooves/approaching style: Rock and Jazz
10. Listening: Playing along to songs, Drum Fills and getting Creative

INTERMEDIATE, 3pm-5pm:
A two hour course intensive to challange and inspire including...

1. Back to Basics: Thinking and Re-thinking Technique
2. Pulse, Time Keeping, Counting and Odd Meter
3. Warm up and stay in Shape
4. Tuning Choices
5. Refining Approach to Style
6. Four Way Challenges
7. Listening and Transcribing
8. Reading on the Spot
9. Leading the Band
10. Playing Live and in the Studio with the Click