Hello Everybody! We are finally registering for this fall! Here's how to register: 1. Review the schedule and pick your class by clicking here. 2. Text us your choice at 226-799-4939 or call 416-651-7529. If you have multiple kids, specify which are participating (and in which class, if they are in different programs). 3. We'll confirm your registration and [...]
KOEL -Warmups (1min each): Triplet Exercise 95bpm 1 measure RH; 2mm LH Sixteenth-note Exercise 70bpm One time through each pattern, then switch hands *Swing beat -feather the bass drum -solid HH "chick" sound Smells Like Teen Spirit *Good, work on this with the recording this week Jazz - we'll have to get to this next week *Come with a list [...]
KOEL **PRIORITIZE JAZZ THIS WEEK -Warmups (1min each): Triplet Exercise 95bpm 1 measure RH; 2mm LH Sixteenth-note Exercise 70bpm One time through each pattern, then switch hands Smells Like Teen Spirit [...]
Hello Everybody, Please note that the office will be unattended from July 23 through 31st. There will be some occasional digital check-ins for voicemail and using the 2-way text system (226-799-4939), but please plan as much ahead as possible if you need support during this time. Starting in August we will be kicking into high gear for back-to-school, particularly [...]
KOEL **PRIORITIZE JAZZ THIS WEEK -Warmups (1min each): Triplet Exercise 95bpm 1 measure RH; 2mm LH Sixteenth-note Exercise 70bpm One time through each pattern, then switch hands Smells Like Teen Spirit [...]
KOEL -Warmups (1min each): Triplet Exercise 1 measure RH; 2mm LH Sixteenth-note Exercise (*next week) One time through each pattern, then switch hands Smells Like Teen Spirit [...]
JONAH *Triplet Exercise (Goal tempo = 100) 1 measure RH, two measures LH 1 minute without a break *Sixteenth Note Exercise (goal tempo=80bpm) *Stick Control Ex. 43-50** (120bpm) *Ex. 40 needs some work - pay extra attention the sticking *No [...]
Hi everyone! This is just a note to say how much I have really enjoyed getting to know each one of you and being your drum teacher. I appreciate you all so much and I’m sincerely going to miss seeing you every Thursday afternoon/evening next year. For a number of reasons, I have to move on from my position at [...]
Happy last day of lessons and have an amazing day at school tomorrow! You're all rock stars :) Liam Great job with balance between hands on Elegant Elephant. Keep thinking about balance to the melody in Every song you play:) Carnival song - amazing A section. B section do more hands together practice and ensure you feel the difference between quarter and [...]
Liam So much fun exploring chord progressions today! We learnt a new way to think about major and minor chords: Minor chords have a minor third on the "bottom". Between the first and 3rd note (don't count the first note) there will be 3 semitones. Major chords have a major third on the "bottom". Between the first and 3rd note [...]