Students will be led through an intensive six-month course to introduce them to the drum.The course will be split into several units that cover various aspects of understanding the instrument and the music that can be created with it. Each week, students will be led through a routine of setting up their drums, warming-up, group instruction, and independent group practicing and playing. Throughout the course, students will keep a learner’s journal and manuscript notebook to record and reflect upon their process of learning.