Drum Lessons

KDR offers private drum lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. With strict attention to detail, personalized lesson plans are created in order to ensure that each student accomplishes his / her goals based on their individual ambitions. No generic curriculum or working through book after book. With a vast array of educational resources and industry contacts, at KDR we guarantee real world results for modern musicians. Contact us today to book your time slot.

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Duration
  • 30 Minute​
  • Individual Consultations​
Strategy
  • Free Evaluation Session For Prospective Students
  • Inclusion Of Basic Principles Of Music Theory & Note Recognition
  • Student And Instructor Collaborate To Outline Goals And Establish Benchmarks
  • Lesson Plans Aligned With Common Core Grade Level Standards (When Applicable)
  • Lesson Plans Designed To Satisfy All Learning Modalities (Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic)
Drum Lesson Flyer
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File Type: jpg
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Drum Lesson Info Sheet
File Size: 241 kb
File Type: pdf
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Most materials are provided by the instructor; however, students may occasionally be required to purchase specific educational materials. New monthly students receive a free pair of drumsticks at their first lesson.

​Cancellations
  • Reschedule At Earliest Convenience
  • Credit Toward Upcoming Lessons
Inclement Weather
  • Follows Local School District
  • Follows Canton City School District
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Introduce Your Child To Music Without Committing To Weekly Lessons.
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Educational Links

The 40 Essential Drum Rudiments - Presented by Vic Firth http://www.vicfirth.com/education/rudiments.php

PAS - Offical site of the Percussive Arts Society  http://www.pas.org/

Rudimental Hands - A lesson series for percussionists
http://rudimentalhands.wordpress.com/

Stark County District Library - Local libraries are a valuable resource for commercial music (even new releases). You can also find music that is not available on iTunes or Amazon. http://www.starklibrary.org/
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WebRhythms - A series of short lessons designed to teach rhythmic reading. Audio examples are provided along with sheet music. 
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/features/webrhythms/intro.php
Drummerworld - Resource for drummer bios, videos, written lessons, and more... http://www.drummerworld.com/

Online Drummer - Free video & written lessons
http://www.onlinedrummer.com/

Metronome Online - Free metronome application
http://www.metronomeonline.com/

Drum Bum - Merchandise, videos, and most importantly free lessons http://www.drumbum.com/

Drum Lessons.com - Video drum lessons, drummer bios, and fun play-alongs. http://www.drumlessons.com/

 Music Theory.net - Because drummers ARE musicans  https://www.musictheory.net/

KDR Drummers Blog - My two cents on the world of drumming.
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