Joanna's Drum Lessons

Online drum lessons now available!

https://drummerworld.com/drummers/Cindy_Blackman.html

Drummerworld: Cindy Blackman Santana Drummerworld Page for Cindy Blackman Santana

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/amp30199723/carole-keen-marvelous-mrs-maisel-bassist-character-real-carol-kaye/

The Bassist in 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Is Inspired By the Revolutionary Real-Life Musician Carol Kaye Known as First Lady of Bass, she performed on hits from The Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Simon & Garfunkel, and many more.

https://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134766828/americas-sweethearts-an-all-girl-band-that-broke-racial-boundaries

America's 'Sweethearts': An All-Girl Band That Broke Racial Boundaries A talented swing ensemble, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm were also the nation's first integrated all-female band — a risky move in the era of Jim Crow.

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! Hmmmm, that's an extra hour to practice drums!

https://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2019/04/106-year-old-woman-has-been-drumming-for-80-years-and-shes-still-got-it.html?fbclid=IwAR2pOu6WwgPySGRptl-c5qw5hDhAQBWzr9lw8Cc9gailK6ayQKOAxzu90UY&m=1

106-Year-Old Woman Has Been Drumming For 80 Years, And She's Still Got It Musicians rejoice! Legendary percussionist Viola Smith might have discovered the secret for a happy, long and healthy life: energetic drumming as well as the moderate consumption of good wine.

http://rhythmdiscoverycenter.org/

Rhythm! Discovery Center | The World's Foremost Drum and Percussion Museum The world’s foremost drum and percussion museum, located in Downtown Indianapolis. Rhythm! features unique, interactive exhibits highlighting a rich collection of historic artifacts and hands-on percussion instruments. Come Find Your Rhythm!

Check out this link for learning drum rudiments! Once you get good at rudiments you will have so much at your fingertips!

https://www.pas.org/resources/rudiments

Rudiments The 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments consist of 26 traditional rudiments along with drum corps, orchestral, European, and contemporary rudiments.

Some of the books we may use in our lessons

Time for some doumbek fun!

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Special Needs Drum Corps To Make History By Competing At World Championships The group FREE Players Drum & Bugle Corps is made up entirely of individuals with different abilities. They've been selected to perform and compete at the prestigious Drum Corps Associates World Championships.

Joanna's Drum Lessons updated their address.

It's that time of year! Spring cleaning and new beginnings! Why not start your spring with some drum lessons? For new students only, PURCHASE 4 LESSONS, RECEIVE 5th LESSON FREE!

He may be little, but he's fierce! Totally nailed "Seven Nation Army" for the holiday recital!

Our latest Groove of the Month additions!

Congratulations to all the students that performed in our annual Holiday Recital! You all did so well!!

Our latest Groove of the Month creation! Great job!

Happy Halloween! Here's a challenge: can you create any interesting sounds on your drums using your Halloween candy?? I bet you can! Give it a try! But don't make your drums sticky!

DRUM TIP: When you can't play on a drumset or practice pad for whatever reason, do some MENTAL PRACTICE! Take out your notes/books and review your grooves, fills, etc. Imagine your body playing that difficult groove or snare drum piece. Keep your mind connected to what you are working on and you will notice a difference once you get to your drums to play!

Excited to start a lesson! Drum solo day! (photo posted with parent permission)

Students love playing on our Superdrum 12-lug snare drum!

Is it necessary to own a drumset when starting to take private drum lessons? No, not in the beginning. It's always good to take a few lessons first and make sure you like playing drums before purchasing a kit. Start your lessons today!

LIMITED TIME ONLY! NEW STUDENTS: PURCHASE 4 LESSONS, RECEIVE 5TH LESSON FREE!!