Drums Performance Skills
Start playing drums with confidence — no experience needed. This hands-on course introduces beginners to the fundamentals of drumming, from basic grooves and coordination to full-song performance. Through weekly practice, real-world music styles, and jam sessions, you’ll build technique, timing, and the confidence to play solo or with a band.
Duration
3 months
Start
Oct 2025
Difficulty
Beginner
Award
Certificate of completion
Course overview
This Drums Intensive is for anyone ready to sit behind the kit and start playing — no experience required. You’ll build rhythm, coordination, and groove from the ground up while learning the language of drumming through hands-on practice. With a focus on popular music styles and real-world playing, you’ll go from basic patterns to full songs, developing the skills and confidence to perform solo or in a band.
How will you learn
Study with experienced drummers and groove specialists
Practice on acoustic and electronic drum kits
Develop muscle memory through progressive exercises
Learn iconic grooves and rhythm patterns
Play in ensemble settings and backing tracks
Get personalized feedback and group support
Learning outcomes
- Understand drum kit layout and basic music notation
- Play standard rhythms in styles like rock, pop, funk, and hip-hop
- Coordinate all four limbs to play grooves and fills
- Keep consistent tempo and play in time with others
- Create your own fills and variations
- Join a jam or band rehearsal with confidence
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, verifying your professional skillset.
Course structure
Get to know the parts of the kit, posture, grip, and first basic beat.
Learn to play with both hands and feet together — kick, snare, and hi-hat patterns.
Practice with a metronome, understand subdivisions, and play steady grooves.
Learn classic patterns used in rock and pop tracks, and practice playing to backing tracks.
Create simple drum fills and transitions between song sections.
Add dynamics and texture to your playing with articulation techniques.
Explore swing-based grooves and syncopated patterns.
Understand how drummers support intros, verses, choruses, and builds.
Learn how to build your own solo and improvise within a groove.
Perform a drum cover or original groove, collaborate with others, and showcase your progress.
Requirements
- Beginner Friendly. No prior experience required
- Bring your own drumsticks (or borrow from our on-site rental)
- All equipment provided in class
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | — |
| Resources fee | AED 325 |
| Tuition fee | AED 3,675 |
| Total cost | AED 4,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.
How to apply
Step-by-step process
Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:
- Complete the online application form below.
- Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot. You’ll then receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
- Attend your first class!