Drum Set lessons at Chris K Music

With over 20 years of drum set and percussion experience, Chris K Music offers an innovative and practical approach to drum set.  Drum set is truly an unique instrument, testing coordination, patience, and problem solving skills.  Our step-by-step approach will allow veteran and up-and-coming drummers learn about rhythms, grooves, and music at a quick but steady pace.  We also review patterns and fills on a regular basis, making sure as new ideas are introduced, earlier concepts and skills will continue to be reinforced.  Our strong foundation in reading music and developing “musical common sense”  helps builds successful musicians  for any music program or band.

Drum set training includes concert and rudimental snare drum, hand drumming, and practical music theory.

Chris Keniley of Chris K Music is a certified VIC FIRTH Percussion and Drum Educator. He is also a member of the Hudson Music Teach Integration Program, and the Percussion Arts Society.

• Learn proper playing technique  - posture, stick technique, movement.
• Learn basic drumbeats to learn music more quickly.
• Learn how to play popular drum patterns and rhythms for all styles of music.
• Expand your knowledge of rhythm building through music theory and sight reading.
• Learn to read music, from basic notes  to complicated rhythms.
• Master the necessary techniques required to play quickly and correctly.
• Learn mastery skills including drum rudiments and sticking combinations
• Learn how to function in any music program or ensemble.

Music Styles Include:

• Praise and Worship Worship/Contemporary Christian Music
• Rock/Pop/R&B
• Country
• Funk
• Jazz
• Blues
• Latin or “World” Music
• Classical
• Other

Drum Set Lessons are available at the Chris K Music Studio in Mattoon IL,  Arthur IL, and St. John’s Lutheran School.