Welcome to the Course

You've made a great choice by getting involved, so congratulations!

Using the Material Effectively

Let me explain how to use the material we've got here to get the best results:

1. Get a Rock School Grade Book
   If you haven't got one already, you'll want to get hold of a Rock School grade book. There's a lot you can pick up from this course if you don't have a grade book, but it'll be a lot more effective if you do.

2. Course Structure
   This course starts with the pieces and then moves on to material that builds your technical ability. However, there's loads of other information on various topics, including:

   • Coordination
   • Timekeeping
   • Vocabulary
   • Phrasing
   • Soloing

   Tons of stuff!

Performance Insights

The pieces are performed by a drummer who specializes in that style. They will follow up their performance by providing their professional perspective on the piece, including tips on how to play the style authentically.

Pro Tip: Often, these analyses will go beyond what's technically required for the grade exam, but embrace this. Relish the challenge, this is what this course is about: the next level of pro advice.

Technical Exercises

After the pieces, we get into technical exercises, which are the building blocks of any drummer's technique. We also offer unique insights on other elements of the Rock School syllabus, such as:

• Sight reading
• Improvisation
• Interpretation

Personalized Support

If at any point you get stuck, you can reach out through the site to any of the drummers and get personalized video feedback on your playing.

Okay, let's get started!