The Drum Course
The Drum Course will help you play, use and teach percussion instruments with skill and confidence. Designed and taught by Kalani, Professional Percussionist, with over 20 years of performing, touring, recording and teaching experience, Certified Orff-Schulwerk Specialist, Award-winning Author with over seven books, and Expressive Arts (DCM) Facilitator and Trainer. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a Master Percussionist who understands the needs of Music Educators, Music Therapists, and Recreational Music Facilitators. The Drum Course offers everything from basic skills to complete music and dance experiences. This beginner-friendly program takes you through a step-by-step process of learning and applying the building blocks of rhythm, drumming skills, traditional music, and teaching process. Designed specifically for Music Professionals, this is the only course to offer Percussion Certification(TM) as an option.
The curriculum includes:
A Guide to Rhythm
Body percussion, Vocal grooves, Feeling rhythms from your head to your feet. meter, tempo, phrasing, dynamics, polyrhythms and timing.
World Percussion Overview
Learn the names, origins and traditional uses of over 40 instruments from the Caribbean, Brazil, Central America, West Africa, Bali, China, Japan, North (Native) America, Spain, Ireland, the Middle East, Hawaii, and more.
Core Drumming Techniques
Traditional, alternative, and adaptive techniques for Congas, Bongos, Jembe, Doumbek, Frame Drum, and commonly used percussion instruments.
Rhythms of the World
Learn popular rhythm patterns for many instruments, the combine instruments to form traditional music ensembles. Mix and match during evening drum circles and jams.
Sing and Move
Complete your education with spirited songs and dances. Enjoy creating community by combining drumming with traditional songs and dances. Add parts for Orff instruments, guitar, piano, recorder, Native American-style flute, and ukulele.
Celebrate Your Certification
Kalani Music is pleased to offer optional Percussion Certification(TM). Please see the Drum Course Certification page.
