Ready to level up your drumming technique, jam with peers, and build your confidence?
This Drum Pads class is designed for drummers looking to bring their skills to the next level, build their practice repertoire, and jam out! Students will learn drumming with a series of procedures that integrate rhythm, coordination, and creativity. The learned skills will be reinforced with individual and group activities.
What You'll Learn:
Drum pads are not just a warm-up tool; they’re the foundation of drum mastery. Every beat, rhythm, and technique starts here, making them the true centerpiece of learning to play drums! What To Bring:Drum sticks if you've got them and readiness to learn!
Sticks are available for purchase at 7DC. Pads provided onsite. |
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Meet Your InstructorWayne Smith discovered his passion for drumming in his teens, beginning in high school concert and jazz bands. He minored in music theory and performance and earned a B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
Wayne has worked as a studio drummer with DCide Records in Washington, DC, contributing to studio recordings, major-label showcases, and live performances. He currently works as a cognitive psychologist specializing in neurodivergent brain training for individuals with ADHD and ASD, and brings this expertise to his teaching with a focus on assessment, cognitive multitasking, and performance development. Outside the classroom, Wayne enjoys jamming with fellow musicians, busking, and karaoke. |