Drum Foundation
Groove | Technique | Timing | Versatility
- 1 Year / Onsite/ Online
- Fees - 37,800
Best Drum Classes in India - 1 year course
Best Drum Classes in India
The 1-Year Diploma in Drums Foundation is a dynamic and practical program designed for beginners and early intermediate drummers who want to build a strong technical base, a solid sense of timing, and the ability to perform across multiple genres. The course emphasizes hand and foot coordination, stick control, reading drum notation, groove building, and live performance skills.
Students will be introduced to rudiments, drum set independence, rhythm interpretation, and ensemble playing. The program combines theory and real-world playing experience, helping learners to play with click tracks, backing tracks, and other musicians with confidence and discipline.
By the end of the year, students will be equipped to perform live, work in studio settings, and explore their path as a professional drummer or educator.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Drums Foundation Diploma can pursue early-stage professional opportunities such as:
Live Performer (Bands, Gigs, Events)
Session Drummer for Studio Recordings
Drum Teacher (Beginner to Intermediate)
Percussionist for Theatre, Worship Teams, or School Bands
Music Ensemble Coach
Backing Drummer for Pop/Folk Artists
Music Content Creator (Social Media/YouTube Drumming Tutorials)
Drum Programmer (with additional DAW skills)
Program Learning Outcomes
Build strong technical foundations and independence on the drum set
Read drum sheet music and interpret rhythmic patterns accurately
Perform confidently across genres including rock, funk, jazz, and Latin
Develop timing and groove through metronome and live practice
Play in ensembles and adapt to live stage or studio settings
Modules
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Drums & Setup | Drum kit parts, tuning, seat positioning, stick grip, posture |
| Basic Music Theory & Notation | Reading drum notation, note values, counting rhythms, time signatures |
| Stick Control & Rudiments | Single/double strokes, paradiddles, flams, accents, daily warm-ups |
| Hand & Foot Coordination | Right/left hand exercises, kick drum patterns, limb independence |
| Basic Rock & Pop Grooves | 4/4 time grooves, hi-hat variations, snare accents, fills in popular styles |
| Timing & Playing with a Metronome | Subdivisions, tempo control, playing with a click track |
| Drum Fills & Transitions | Simple to intermediate fills, transitioning smoothly between grooves and fills |
| Genre-Based Playing I | Rock, pop, funk, and blues beats; stylistic feel and groove understanding |
| Improvisation & Soloing | Structuring solos, dynamic control, creating drum phrases |
| Genre-Based Playing II | Jazz basics, Latin rhythms (bossa nova, samba), and fusion grooves |
| Ensemble & Live Performance Skills | Playing with bands, stage setup, listening and responding in real-time |
| Final Performance & Evaluation | Preparing a live performance, technical test, feedback and progress review |
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.