Group Classes and Ensembles
Little Kids Music Classes
Explore the four elements of music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, & Fun! Each week we will sing, dance, clap, stomp, count and play instruments.
Infant/Toddler (birth-3yrs)
When: Saturdays 10am-10:30am
Preschool (3-5year olds)
When: Saturdays 10:30am-11am
Classes will be led by percussion instructor Becca Baggenstoss.
Cost is $15 for drop in and $100 for eight weeks
Call for more details 206-763-9700 and find out more about these classes at the North Location of the Drum School.
Beginning Steel Band
This band is for students age 13 and up who are interested in learning the steel drums. We will perform a wide variety of music, including soca, calypso, reggae, rock, funk, and Brazilian. The beginning steel band features the following instruments:
Tenor Pan: This single steel drum plays the melody on all of the songs, and may occasionally improvise a solo.
Double Seconds: This set of two steel drums is played by one performer, and can harmonize the melody, as well as “strum”, similar to a guitar part.
Bass Pans:These six 55 gallon oil barrels are played by one performer! As the name suggests, the bass pans play the bass line in the music.
Marimba: The marimba is another voice in the steel band, complimenting the bass line and strumming patterns similar to a guitar part.
Drum set/Auxiliary Percussion: The drum set and auxiliary percussion are called the “engine room” of a steel band. Just like in a rock band or jazz band, they keep the beat and set the style of each tune.
The steel band is made up of 6 students: 4 who will play the steel drums and marimba, and 2 who will share the drumset and auxiliary percussion. The 4 steel drums players will alternate playing one of the steel drums and the marimba.
Because these are all percussion instruments, students who are studying percussion in high school may find them easier than those who aren't – however, anyone who can read music is welcome to join!
Found Instruments LAB
In this large ensemble, we will practice pieces composed for ‘found instruments’. These are instruments that you can find around town – common items such as car parts, buckets, sea shells, or pvc pipes! We will address proper playing techniques, general musicality, and performance techniques.Start your own percussion ensemble without spending a fortune on equipment… Show your friends how easy it can be to make music… Demonstrate for others, how anything can be turned into a musical instrument!
Course Length: 6 weeks Instructor: Becca Baggenstoss
When: Wednesdays evenings 6-7pm starting: September 23rd, 2009
Cost: $120
Watch this video and sign up for the class!
Adult Rock Ensemble
Price: $150 Six week session
When: Tuesdays
Time: 7PM-9PM
For more info please email us from the front page.
Performance Ear Training Class
-Commit more music to memory
-Learn to transcribe from cds
-Learn from the masters
-Improve your phrasing, technique, and time
“The best thing I can teach you today is how to teach yourself.” I say this very often when I am teaching my private students. This class will help improve your ear and your memory. We will explore several ear training techniques and learn music by rote.
When: Tuesdays 6pm-7pm
Cost: $ 120
Instructor: Marc Fendel
Who: This class is open to ANY musician with at least 3 years of playing experience.
Adult Group Lessons For Drum Set
This class is for adults who enjoy learning in a group setting. Limited to three students plus the instructor. We'll have four drum sets in the room. Learn the basics for rock, jazz, & pop
Who: Anybody who loves drums begining-intermediate level
When: TBA
Instructor: Davis Martin
Cost: $75 per hour (just $25 per person- only three in a class!)