No drumming experience is required. We mean it. Some members had never touched a drum before their first beginner workshop.

No equipment is required. Drums, straps, sticks, knee pads and earplugs are all available to use during the class. Some people choose to bring their own hearing protection and knee pads for additional comfort.

Fall, Winter and Spring workshops are usually 8 weeks long

Summer workshop is usually 6 weeks long

We meet once a week on Monday from 7-9PM

Yes

You are learning two full songs and each week we build on what we learned in the previous week. Each week you miss will make it increasingly difficult for you to keep up with the rest of the class.

The first week is mostly an introduction but if you cannot make it, you will miss out on getting to try out all the drums to decide what you want to play. You will also miss the very fist lesson but you should be able to catch up at that point still.

Anybody under 18 will need a parent or guardian to be present at each class

Classes are between $60-$80 dollars

We try to offer one free class during the summer and work with anybody who wants to take a class so that cost is not a prohibitive factor

Core Star Center
439 W 2nd Ave Eugene OR

Every Monday 7-9PM while class is in session

Our standard set list is around ten songs. Each class usually covers two different songs so if you take all four classes you could learn versions of up to eight songs. The songs being covered in each session will be sent to all class members before the class starts.

Some drums tend to be more difficult so your experience or ability to learn quickly will help you decide. It also could depend on the number of people wanting to play a specific drum because we need to balance the drums to have a good overall sound.

A general guide of difficulty from higher to lower
- Repique and caixa
- 3rd surdo
- 1st and 2nd surdo

But all drums have specific challenges so this estimate of difficulty might not be the same for you. And regardless of difficulty, you might just find one drum the most fun to play and that should be the one you choose!

After showing technical progress from taking the beginner classes and being invited to the Wednesday main group classes, you will have a chance to display your proficiency on any song you wish to perform with the main group. If you show your able to play accurately and confidently you will be cleared for performance on the song. Occasionally there could also be casual performance opportunities open to anybody who has taken the classes and is confident with the songs being performed.