Drums

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level drums lessons are taught by Jim Pollard.   Mr. Pollard teaches both snare drum lessons, and drum set lessons. For first-time students, a suggested beginning age for drum lessons is 5-7 years old.  

Drum lessons are currently offered on Mondays and Tuesdays.  They are held in the Orchestra Rehearsal Room, which is located just behind the main Sanctuary.

Class Descriptions

Beginner, Moderate, and Advanced Drumset

Student lessons will vary greatly depending on their level of proficiency, practice, and experience. They will cover subjects such as:

• Proper technique of playing the drums
• Playing different styles music: Rock, Country, Gospel, Pop, Jazz, Fusion, Hip-hop, Funk, Blues, Swing, Reggae…
• Playing in different meters: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, 12/8, 5/4…
• Using a metronome
• Understanding rhythm theory and notation
• Developing effective practice techniques

Beginner Snare Drum

Student lessons will vary greatly depending on their level of proficiency, practice, and experience. They will cover subjects such as:

• Technique and rudiments for snare drum
• Reading sheet music
• Drills and fundamentals
• Practice techniques

About Jim Pollard