| Level: | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8 |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Initial
Notation – Tone & Sound Production – Rhythmic Training. Includes the music of Van Halen, Leadbelly, Green Day.
Grade 1
Right & Left Hand Techniques – Syncopation – Time Signatures. Includes the music of Taj Mahal, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Robert Johnson.
Grade 2
Rudiments – Drags, Flams, Ratamaque – Rolls. Includes the music of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Blind Lemon Jefferson.
Grade 3
4 Way Independence, Notation, Sight -Reading. Includes the music of Aretha Franklin, Radiohead, Cream.
Grade 4
Poly Rhythms & Cross Rhythms. Includes the music of Green Day, R.E.M, Muse.
Grade 5
Composing Fills and Solos. Includes the music of The Who, The Cream, Radiohead.
Grade 6
Extended Techniques, Patterns for Improvisation. Includes the music of Iron Maiden, James Brown, The Noisettes.
Grade 7
Advanced Ear Training, Musical Analysis & Transcription. Includes the music of Beyonce, The Average White Band, Jeff Beck
Grade 8
Advanced Performance & Recording Techniques – Composing and Notating Solos and Fills. Includes the music of Aretha Franklin, Rush, Muse.
Eligibilty
Students need no previous experience or qualifications to register for these foundation courses.
TSM reserves the right to place students into the correct grade basis the audition, the student's skill level and any previous training and certification that they might have.
The sessions are geared towards absolute beginners and are a stepping stone to the professional drum courses.
The students should be fluent in English as that would be the medium of instruction.
This course will teach techniques that enable drum students to perform music from a rich and diverse repertoire, ranging across blues, country, gospel, rock & roll, heavy metal, classic rock, jazz, drum n’ bass and more.
Students will study Ensemble Performance, Instrumental Technique, Tone and Sound Production, Sight-Reading, Notation, Music Theory, Improvisation and many other important ancillary musical skills.
Duration (Weeks) Min of 12
Lessons 12
Rehearsals 6
Performances 1
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| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
12 Weeks |
All Venues | Duration (Weeks) Min of 12 Lessons 12 Rehearsals 6... more |
INR 18,000 Per Course (Taxes As Applicable) |



