Drum Course
The drummer plays a significant role in a band. You give music the drive and excitement as you establish the groove and tempo of the music. As an aspiring drummer, you will learn the essential drum rudiments required to groom the drummer in you.
The drummer plays a significant role in a band. You give music the drive and excitement as you establish the groove and tempo of the music. As an aspiring drummer, you will learn the essential drum rudiments required to groom the drummer in you.
Join our drum course, designed mainly for adults and youths. Master the basic techniques through utilizing original course materials and a curriculum developed by Yamaha Music Foundation, Japan.
Our qualified teachers will guide you through a boisterous musical journey with our wide repertoire of various music genres, even if you are a beginner with no prior background in music. But if you know the basics of drumming techniques, you are qualified to join a more advanced level.
In Yamaha, we keep our group class size small, allowing greater personal attention for you. Alternatively, join an individual class for a more flexible pace of learning.
Be the best drummer you can be with Yamaha.
Course Content
- Proper techniques and posture in drumming
- Reading of drum scores and understanding of musical terms
- Progressive exercises for stick control, footwork and co-ordination
- Various rhythm styles and variations
- Ideas for drum fill-ins
- Drum rudiments for stylised techniques and versatility
- Wide repertoire and Pop, Rock, Latin to other contemporary styles using back-up tracks
Main Skills Acquired in This Course
Textbook 1
- Rudiments
- Stick control - Quarter note, 8th, 16th, triplet, sextuplet strokes
- Syncopation drills - Quarter, 8th, 16th, triplet notes
Textbook 2
- Rhythm Pattern, Syncopation, Cymbal techniques - 8th and 16th notes
- Toms exercises
- Concepts of fill-ins and accompaniment exercises
Textbook 3
- Intermediate Rhythm Pattern, Syncopation, Cymbal techniques
- Intermediate grooves - Hi-Hat and Bass Drum coordination
- Shuffle playing techniques
*For students who have completed Textbook 3, we offer more advanced and customized lessons.
Lesson Details
Age Range to Start
･ 12 Years Old & Above
Course Duration
･ 3 Years 6 Months
Lesson Type
･ Individual or Pair
Fees
| Drum Course | |||||
| Level | Lesson Duration | Level Duration | Textbook | Monthly Course Fee | Remarks |
| Beginner | 30 mins | 4 Months | Textbook 1 | $165 | ** Pairing Option Available |
| 1 | 30 mins | 4 Months | $170 | ||
| 2 | 30 mins | 6 Months | Textbook 2 | $185 | |
| 3 | 30 mins | 6 Months | $200 | ||
| 4 | 30 mins | 8 Months | Textbook 3 | $210 | |
| 5 | 30 mins | 8 Months | $220 | ||
| 6 | 45 mins | 2 Years | Materials required will be advised by teacher | $270 | - |
| 7 | 45 mins | 2 Years | $280 | - | |
| 8 | 45 mins | 2 Years | $290 | - | |
* Students are required to bring their own drumsticks for lesson
* All fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
* Non-refundable registration fee of $50 (including GST)
* Fee payment upon registration is via Cash, Cheque or NETS, subsequent course fees is to be paid by GIRO.
* For non-GIRO students, a refundable deposit of $150.00 is required.
** Pairing Option Available for Level 1 to 5 only
** 60 min pair option at a value of 145% of the individual course fee per student
* All fees are subjected to changes.
Schedule
･ Go to course schedule page for information.
