Introducing the Drum Channel Method
As part of the MusicFirst Classroom Modern Band Bundle that is scheduled to launch on August 1st, I thought it would be fun to share some of the amazing new resources that will be included as they come online. When we were building this offering, we wanted to make sure that we had the highest quality resources for all of the instruments that you might find in a “modern band”. The heart and soul of any band is the rhythm section, and perhaps most importantly, the drum set. We commissioned Mike Packer to license us his incredible drum set method - Drum Channel Method - Step By Step. Day By Day - which is now live in the MusicFirst Classroom Content Library in the new Modern Band section. The following is a quick overview of what you’ll find and how it can be used to supercharge your rhythm section.
This innovative method teaches the How, What and Why of playing the drum set. Throughout the course, helpful videos will guide your learning and practice. You'll learn the fundamentals needed for playing drum set in practically every style. The course consists of five main topics:
technique
vocabulary development and rudiments
notation reading and general music terms
independence
repertoire development (Play Alongs)
These concepts are universal to the instrument and are needed to play effectively in all musical genres. You will develop and expand your understanding of the critical fundamentals of
sound quality
body motion
hand and foot technique.
Music notation is introduced and practiced through in musical exercises and snare drum etudes. As your students progress through the method, bass drum and Hi-Hat exercises, ostinatos and hand and foot combinations are studied to continue the development of the interdependence between
Each of the 10 lessons that are included in the method are jam packed with all sorts of tips and instruction on various drum set techniques. There are instructional videos and links to musical exercises in PracticeFirst - our amazing performance assessment tool.
The MusicFirst Solution for Modern Band offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to bring modern music education to life. The cost is really affordable - $15 per user, per year with a (25-user minimum). It is ideal for schools and educators looking to engage students with contemporary music styles, and integrates cutting-edge software with high-quality instructional content, providing everything needed to create a dynamic and inspiring modern band program. One of my favorite aspects of our new Modern band bundle is that every purchase supports music education! For every seat sold of the Modern Band solution, MusicFirst will donate 25¢ to Music Will, supporting music education for all.
We are so proud to include Mike Packer’s amazing method book into this new offering - a first of its kind for K-12 music education. If you would like to get a sneak peak of all of our offerings, just sign up for a FREE 30-day trial.