Upcoming Drum Programs, Spring and Summer

[Donn Bennett]

Drummers,

 Here are some great music programs coming up at Donn Bennett Drum Studio in
Bellevue. We have programs for everyone from absolute beginners to advanced
players wanting to try something new. Check them out below. These do fill up
so reserve your space NOW!!

Reply or call Kris at 425-747-6145.

 

DRUMMERS CRASH (Boom-Bam) Course

Monthly, Thursdays 6:00-6:45 PM, $65.00.

Starts on the first Thursday of every month. This 4 week program taught by
Donn Bennett will get you on the fast track to playing the drums.
Participants will learn to play beats and fills on the drum set while
developing fundamental drumming skills. Equal parts fun and learning. No
experience necessary. Limit, 8 participants.

 

DOUBLE BASS DRUMMING CLASS

Thursdays 7-8pm, April 3,10,17+24, $90.00.

Learn to play double bass drums like a pro!! Chase Culp (Point One, James
Byrd) will lead the class through double bass exercises, techniques, and
styles that will get your feet rockin'! Subjects covered include exercises
for speed, endurance, and balance, Double Bass Grooves and ideas, Broken
Double Bass Beats, Beginning Blast Beats, Left and right foot coordination
exercises, Fills using double bass and Style and Analysis of the greatest
Double Bass Players.

 

SUMMER DRUMSET INTENSIVE

7/21-25, Mon-Fri, 10:00 Am to 4:00 PM, $325.00.

  Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. This is the 7th year for this
extremely popular camp. Chase Culp will teach topics including Drumset
History, Basic Musicianship, Technique, Tuning, Grooves from several styles,
Playing with a rhythm section, Double bass drumming and Chart reading.
Students will also get to experience playing with a live band.   Several
guest instructors (to be announced) will teach portions of the program.
Previous guest instructors have included Kenny Aronoff, Billy Ward, Alan
White, Michael Shrieve, Davis Martin, Kenny MacDougal, Wade Reeves, and
Michael Derosier.

Must have minimum drum set skills.

 

SUMMER ROCK CAMP 2008

7/07-7/12, Mon-Sat, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM,  Concert at Studio Seven (Seattle)
Sunday July 13th(time to be announced), $450.00.

 So you wanna be a Rockstar? Here's your chance to play in a rock band!!
Players with basic understanding of the Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, and
Vocals will learn how to combine their talents and perform as a band.
Instructors Eric Snyder and Chase Culp (Point One) cover a range of topics
including rhythm section, dynamics, songwriting, soloing, music business and
rehearsal techniques. Guest artists (to be announced) will teach segments on
topics including music business, musicianship, recording, and more.

   Past guests instructors have included Peter Klett (from the
multi-platinum band Candlebox), Alan White (Yes, John Lennon), Michael
Derosier (Heart), Keith Wright (Guitarist for Point One, Brandi Carlile). 

 Students will also receive group and private instruction during the week on
their instrument. Each band will have a professional rehearsal room equipped
with a full PA, Amps, and Drumset.

 The camp is very hands-on. Everyone gets plenty of performance time. On the
final day of the camp all participants will perform in concert for friends
and family at Studio Seven in Seattle, one of Seattle's most popular concert
venues.

If you're ready to take your playing to the next level this one's for you!

Receive a $50.00 discount if you sign up with a friend.  Please encourage
all of your musician friends to participate!

 

Remember to register for this camp early!

 

 

 

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