Hello St. Thomas Moore Sistema Parents,
Last year I worked with a few kids 1-on-1 on drumming. I am doing it again this year.
You probably saw Ryan play drums at the Spring concert. I can't guarantee that much progress in one year but that's the goal!
Some of the kids that I was not meeting with were really curious about drums and came in any time they walked by to try them. I have asked Jan to reach out to their parents to see if they want their child to be involved this year. It will help that they are one year older and one year further in with Sistema. Regardless, ask your child if they are interested and then let Jan or Bibi know or you can reach me directly by email.
I will be a the school once a week (usually Wednesdays). The kids leave the regular Sistema class one at a time for 10 to 15 minutes. So 5 or 6 students is currently the most I can work with every week.
Sometimes they will work with drum sticks and pads. Other times they will be playing hand percussion. Eventually they will work mostly with a small drum kit I bring in.
This year I will be supporting/encouraging drum practice at home (without making much noise!). Even 15 or 20 minutes a week will make a huge difference in your child's progress, which in turn might keep their interest up for the whole year.
Hope to introduce the best instrument (in my opinion 😀) to as many kids as possible!
Yours,
The Drum Tutor YGK