DrumsWithWillie follows a 6-step cycle to make it easy for students of all levels to master the drums. Follow Mike Marble as he walks you through each step
DrumsWithWillie follows a 6-step cycle to make it easy for students of all levels to master the drums. By laying a foundation based upon tested musical standards, students will enjoy success at the drums faster.
1) Technique: It is critical to learn proper technique at your instrument right for the beginning. This section will teach you how to develop speed and dexterity.
2) Rhythm: We focus first on rhythm because it is the ‘engine’ that drives music. Our unique vocalization approach, makes it a snap to accurately perform rhythms.
3) Ear Training: We’ve all heard of having a ‘good ear’ for music. Using our ear training exercises you’ll learn to hear rhythm, melody and harmony which will improve your playing and improvisation.
4) Reading Music: Sight reading is an essential skill for musicians. Knowing how to read music makes it easier to learn and compose songs. Using a step-by-step approach, you’ll learn how to create a strong music reading foundation.
5) Song: It is fun to sit at the drums and play a song. Our method is different because our songs sound like songs rather than exercises. You’ll be playing music right from the beginning!
6) Improvisation: After you learn to read music and play songs, improvisation allows you to tap into your own creativity to make your own music. Music is a language and improvisation let’s you create what you hear.
To bring more art and beauty into the world through music one student at a time.
DrumsWithWillie’s 6-step cycle works with the National Standards for Music Education to create a well-rounded music curriculum that touches all nine NAfME requirements.
Samples available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neD5UXIWluc
