Lessons

	Learning to play drums is an exciting, fun, and rewarding experience! Beginner drum students will learn a solid program of reading, music theory as well as performing on both snare and a mallet keyboard instrument. This program is a perfect solution for meeting homeschool music requirements. Lessons are 30 minutes in duration. Prerequisites: A strong desire to learn and have fun!		Building upon instrumental studies given in schools is an important part and necessary path in developing musical performance. Intermediate and advanced lessons concentrates on warm-ups, technique, form, reading and performance in general. Intermediate and advanced lessons are 45 minutes in length. Prerequisites: Ability to read music, performance in an ensemble or similar experience.

Lessons are scheduled in blocks of nine weeks. The first eight weeks of instruction is paid for with the ninth week held in reserve for unforeseen absences or weather cancellations. Should you need to miss a lesson for personal reasons or inclement weather, the lesson will be made up in the 9th week of instruction. If no absences have occurred during the eight week period, the ninth week is considered an extra free lesson!

Instruction is one on one and concentrates on technique, form, reading and performance. Students will be given material to work on each week and are expected to come prepared. It is also suggested and encouraged to take notes each week so have a pencil and notebook handy!

Fees

Instructional fees are as follows:

• Beginner Drum Lessons - $160.00 ($20.00 per lesson)
• Intermediate and Advanced Studies - $240.00 ($30.00 per lesson)

Payment is due on or before the first lesson. Fees may also be paid in two installments. This payment is non-refundable after the first week of instruction. Payment can be made by cash, check, or by credit card online securly via Paypal on the Payments page.

Suitable drum sticks and practice pad are required for all instruction. Beginning drum students will be required to purchase a student level practice kit which includes a practice pad, bells, and stand.

Closings

We follow the public school closing policy in times of inclement weather. Any more than one absence can not be made up and there are no refunds for missed lessons. Please let me know in advance if you will be absent.

Availability

For future sessions, existing students are given priority for registration. After the announced pre-registration period, registration will be opened up to those on the waiting list and then the public in general.