The Drummer's Alphabet Camp
A comprehensive study on the 26 American Standard Drum Rudiments.
Recommended materials/supplies:
1. A pair of drumsticks: I recommend a hickory pair of sticks from any major manufacture such as Vic Firth, Promark, Vater, Zildjian, or Regal Tip. The size should be either 5A (medium), 5B (medium heavy), or 2B (heavy). If you’re unsure of what stick is best for you, go with the Vic Firth 5A. I prefer wood tips, but nylon (plastic) tips work just as well.
2. A practice pad: Or something you can hit that has rebound. A snare drum is fine if you have one, but a practice pad with a gum rubber surface is the best for practicing the drum rudiments in this course. Two that I recommend are: Vater Single-sided Practice Pad or The Rudi-Pad
If you can’t get a practice pad before the course starts, you can use an old wooden chair, just be sure you’re ok with it getting marked up from the sticks.
Camp Schedule
This camp starts July 14 and will meet twice a week on the following schedule:
Tuesdays and Fridays, at 5 pm EDT | 2 pm PDT | 21:00 UTC
*On July 17, the camp will meet at 2 pm EDT | 11 am PDT | 18:00 UTC.
July 14, 17, 21, and 24
Each camp day campers will meet for two 45-minute sessions with their counselors and fellow campers with a 10-minute break between parts. Campers can also attend other activities on Lessonface that will be just for campers, including a talent show!
Age Range and Skill Level
Kids 8-12, Beginner
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• Suggested per student:$99
• Minimum per student: $39
• Buy one, give one: $129 to cover yourself and a friend, or sponsor another student
• Apply for a free, sponsored seat by filling out this short form
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How It Works
Students can connect to the online platform using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone. This camp is capped at 50 students. The camp is covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
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About Bobby Angilletta
Bobby A is a professional drummer and educator that resides in New York.
He has been playing drums for over 30 years and has been teaching students of all ages and levels for 10 years.
Playing professionally since the age of 14, he has gained experience working in all types of bands including rock bands, jazz ensembles, cover bands, and Top 40 bands . He toured extensively with the indie rock band SoSoHuman, and Wind Up Records recording artist Seven Wiser. Currently, he performs regularly with The Accents, a premier event/party dance band that is in it's 62nd year of continuous operation.
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