#best online drum lessons

[academymusicschool]

Best Online Drum Lessons | Online Drum Course

Learn to play the drums from the comfort of your own home with our best online drum lessons. Our easy-to-follow video tutorials and step-by-step instructions make it simple for beginners to start drumming. With a wide range of lessons covering different styles and techniques, you can improve your skills at your own pace. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your drumming abilities, our online lessons are perfect for drum enthusiasts of all levels.

[musicalacademy]

Find Your Music Sanctuary: Music School Near You

Music is more than sound—it’s emotion, expression, and connection. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a passionate hobbyist, or someone who wants to explore the rhythm of life, finding the right Music School in Bukit Timah can set the stage for your journey.

Why Choose a Music School?

Music schools are more than just places to learn. They are sanctuaries where creativity blossoms, discipline is honed, and lifelong passions are nurtured. A good music school doesn’t just teach notes; it builds confidence, ignites imagination, and fosters a sense of belonging among like-minded individuals.

At Rocktone Music Academy, we believe that music is for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, there’s a place for you here.

What to Look for in a Music School

Finding the right music school means considering these key factors:

1. Experienced Teachers

A great teacher makes all the difference. They don’t just teach—they inspire. Look for schools where instructors have solid musical backgrounds and a knack for connecting with students of all levels.

2. Comprehensive Programs

From classical piano to electric guitar and even vocal training, a wide range of classes ensures you can explore your interests. Variety opens doors to new possibilities and helps you grow as a musician.

3. Flexible Schedules

Life gets busy, but that shouldn’t stop your musical journey. Find a school that offers classes at different times so you can balance learning with your daily routine.

4. Student Performances

Opportunities to perform build confidence and provide real-world experience. Whether it’s a recital, open mic, or band showcase, a school that values performance helps you shine.

5. State-of-the-Art Facilities

Practicing in a well-equipped studio makes learning enjoyable and effective. Comfortable spaces, modern instruments, and good acoustics make every session worthwhile.

Why Rocktone Music Academy Stands Out

At Rocktone Music Academy, we bring your musical dreams to life. Here’s why we’re your ultimate choice:

Top-Notch Instructors: Our teachers are seasoned professionals with years of experience in teaching and performing. They tailor lessons to match your pace and style.

Diverse Courses: From beginner guitar lessons to advanced music production, there’s something for everyone.

Community Vibes: We’re more than a school—we’re a family. Regular jam sessions, workshops, and events create a sense of belonging.

Modern Facilities: Our studios are equipped with the latest instruments and recording equipment to give you an edge.

What You’ll Gain

Skills that Last a Lifetime: Whether you want to master an instrument or write your own songs, the skills you learn will stay with you forever.

Confidence on Stage: Performing in front of others can be daunting, but with our support, you’ll find your voice and shine.

A Lifelong Passion: Once you experience the joy of making music, it becomes a part of who you are.

Enroll Today

Your musical journey begins here. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned player, there’s always more to discover at a Music School nearby. Visit Rocktone Music Academy’s website at www.rocktonemusic.com to explore our programs, meet our instructors, and book your first class.

Music isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel, create, and share. Let Rocktone Music Academy be your guide to this incredible world. Your sanctuary of sound awaits!

[musichouse]

Private Brass & Woodwind Lessons at Music House

Music House School of Music offers woodwind and private brass lessons at our Overland Park, Lenexa, & Prairie Village locations. Our instructors are highly experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of music theory and performance. Our Woodwind & Brass lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30 or 60 minutes. We focus on providing a fun and supportive learning environment with personalized instruction to help each student reach their highest potential.

[christinesficrecs]

Also, these gems are still on tumblr for your enjoyment. 🧡💙🧡 here, here, here, and especially this one. Oooh, this one too.

the lunch table configuration | 16.6K | Explicit

When Isaac makes Derek switch lunch tables, the last thing Derek expected was to fall for Stiles.

between the click of the light and the start of the dream | 105.1K | Explicit

It's Stiles' senior year, and he's trying to concentrate on normal things - like the lacrosse championship, spring break, prom, graduation (and definitely not Derek) - when he starts having nightmares and waking up in the middle of nowhere. Oh yeah, and he's being haunted by a hag. Great.

The Hollow Moon | 180K

It’s the summer after Stiles’ first year of college, and he’s working a crappy job and dealing with nightmares and anxiety - but he’s okay, he swears. He makes it through most days without too much trouble. Then, a certain werewolf comes back into town. Which Stiles doesn’t care about, nope, not at all.

Blind Date With A Book  | 30.3K

Stiles thought the Blind Date With a Book trend was a great way to drum up business for his small bookshop. He definitely thought it was a great idea after the hot guy kept returning and buying more blind dates with books.

Derek didn’t know how he kept getting set up on blind dates by his family, or why he kept going on them. The highlight of his night was when the date was over and he could go to the little bookshop in town and buy something to read for the rest of the night. He wanted to read, not date.

This Started As Only Make Believe | 44.1K | Explicit

Derek is trying (and failing) to juggle his career, coach lacrosse, and raise his 5 year old werewolf daughter. When he adds his bitter ex-wife and his daughter's slight attachment to him, Derek knows he doesn't have any time for a life of his own - and definitely no time for the super cute daycare teacher.

Past The Breakers | 40.7K

Stiles and Scott get summer jobs at the exclusive Seawolf Beach Resort, and the last thing Stiles expects is to start taking surf lessons from the hot lifeguard.

This Might Be Irony  | 38.3K

Stiles and Derek have been close friends since the Hale siblings moved in next door after their parents’ death. But Derek’s in the popular group, he’s a star baseball player, and he dates popular Pep Squad captain Jennifer Blake. Stiles doesn’t have any of that, just his skateboard and a hopeless crush on Derek (oh yeah, and his Vote Lydia Martin Prom Queen button). As prom and the baseball state championship grow closer, Stiles and Derek start rekindling their friendship.

And it all begins with two white boards.

heart as black as night | 97.7K | Explicit

It's 1924, and Derek Hale is a bootlegger and runs one of the many speakeasies in New York with the help of his Pack. They don't know, however, that he's also a hitman for his Uncle Peter, a shady Omega with mafia ties to whom Derek owes a huge debt.

Stiles Stilinski is about to graduate from high school and start working at the docks when he stumbles into the Sour Wolf, a speakeasy with lively music, a glamorous jazz singer, and a certain dark, handsome, and moody bartender that Stiles can't stop thinking about.

my heart’s been offline  | 58.8K

31/M/New York. Rich, lays in bed all day, likes to read (aka Derek Hale, son of an Oscar winning actress, brother of one obnoxious reality star and one rebellious fashion designer, hates the paparazzi so much he’s a recluse)

26/M/California. Boring office job, likes to read (aka Stiles Stilinski, co-owner of a 100 acre organic farm with his dad and two best friends, writer of obits for a newspaper, has absolutely no life)

Or, where Derek and Stiles meet online, and Stiles has no clue Derek’s part of a famous family.

I Ran (So Far) | 33.7K

In which Stiles’ summer starts off so badly he starts running, gets pelted by paint balls, and decides he is, in fact, going crazy if he willingly wants to hang out with Derek Hale.

But The World Won’t Stop Turning  | 19.9K

Derek glances at Stiles, who is watching him with a curious expression.

“Oh shit,” Stiles exclaims as comprehension dawns on him. “Everything makes sense now. Derek, I know what the witch did, she cursed you with – “

But before Stiles is able to finish his sentence, everything fades away and Derek is surrounded by darkness.

I'll Be Seeing You | 81.4K | Explicit

In the summer of 1941, with the country on the brink of war, diner waiter Stiles meets Derek Hale, an army soldier just passing through Beacon Hills.

Babcia Knows Best | 11.8K

Stiles takes his grandmother to bingo every Thursday. Now there’s a new guy calling out the numbers, and his grandmother has decided to set them up.

Wild Horses | 78.9K | Explicit

Derek's a drifter with no home, no destination, and no will to live. Stiles works on his family's failing cattle and horse ranch while all his friends are going off to college. When Derek falls asleep in a random barn, exhausted and half-starved, he doesn't expect to wake up on the other end of the sheriff's shotgun. And Stiles sure as hell doesn't expect his dad to invite the drifter in for breakfast.

no aphrodisiac like loneliness  | 19.7K | Explicit

Stiles is 27 now, with a master’s degree and a career and a house and a serious boyfriend and a life in San Francisco that doesn’t include Derek. But then Stiles unexpectedly shows back up in Beacon Hills, and Derek would recognize that scent anywhere.

[anteroom-of-death]

Teacher's Pet part 1

Synopsis: The Doctor notices a student. She notices him.

a/n: thank u to the moots for sticking with me. Yall are the best. This is going to be a series. Somewhat of a dark!doctor ish fic maybe. I haven't planned this far. I have ideas. Will switch between a 3rd party but doctor centric POV and a 2nd party student centric POV.

The sun drew itself in on the cold day, light filtering through large windows in the lecture hall. It caught and reflected the motes of light swirling around. First day of the Spring term. Lots of new students trickled in and found their respective seats. Of course, the syllabus was now online and such. But the Doctor still preferred to give a paper one. He felt it helped students focus if they had it real and tangible…unable to forget.

Just like he forgot so much. A lingering pain….

He started up his usual dazzling spiel. Enough to keep them from dropping out, but not enough to rile them to madness. He learned that lesson early on in this particular charade he was distracting himself with. All he had to really do was keep Missy in the Vault and attempt to rehabilitate her. Humans were such a delicate group to keep balanced. Too much stimulation and they would self destruct. Not enough? The same but in a reverse spiral.

Or just fall asleep.

He preferred it if a few actually did fall asleep.

Allowed him to build a reputation as a teacher. Keep the act up.

He didn’t notice the young woman intently staring, writing down the key phrases from his opening statements. He was enraptured in the normal routine he has become familiar with.

The hour came to a close, and he did a bow. He was to visit Missy again some time soon. Just a cursory check. See if she’d calmed down from her last temper tantrum, where she demanded a saxophone and stated that Billy Clinton was also a war criminal, but made some sweet jazz.

He could hardly agree. She already was a mediocre piano player. And the drum set she demanded earlier lay in tatters in her cupboard.

Being her keeper and therapist was rotten work, but it warmed him. Gave him a gram of hope that she may get better and he may have his friend back once more.

Though, he knew in both is hearts, hope could be a fragile thing for a man to hold onto.

But, especially in this body, he believed in redemption and change. They both had forever to change. They had forever.

A few weeks had passed, and he noticed that keen eyes were burning the back of his neck as he scrawled on the chalkboard. It felt different than the usual glazed-over focus of people trying to write or type out his valid points. It was hot and felt more personal. Less trying to pass a class.

He paused his sentence and raked his eyes over. It was a student with large gold hoops and a few tangled gold necklaces. The Doctor recognized two or three of the symbols used on some of them from his travels through Earth’s history. She was chewing hard on her pen. He could see flecks of her tinted chap stick clinging onto the sides of it. Her eyes were squinted slightly and a slight patch of blush rested on her checks. He couldn’t tell if it was a make up look or some feverish feature of her human body. Perhaps she was in the first phases of getting sick!

He went back to his lecture. Some misfocused student was the least of his concern.

But he still felt her eyes bore into him. Intent on something. He trudged on.

He came to a close, reminded everyone of their upcoming projects and let the day start to rest. The Doctor announced that his office hours were changing to represent the spring coming soon and to “Allow you all to feel the sun on your faces, you don’t know how long you’ll have. Humans usually only live once!”

He scanned the audience and saw her shoving her notebook and that well-gnawed on pen into her bag. Big purse with a rhinestone buckle. Resembled something that Rose or Jackie would have had, he mused.

She slung that and a tote bag that seemed overstuffed and ripe for the breaking over her shoulder. She audibly groaned under the weight. He pitied her. The stressed look she had on her face was oddly enchanting in the light just starting to sink.

He knew she was struggling in the class. She did good work, yes. When he opened up questions and debate, she usually had such pointed takes that verged on mind-racing. Sometimes others would bristle against what she said on the more provocative topics he offered up. Essays and tests? Not so much. She floundered.

She had accommodations for some diagnosis or whatever. He could tell her mind was making connections in a far more tangential way than the other’s either couldn’t or wouldn’t make. And for that he did like her. Enjoyed what she brought to the table. Although, even his brains had difficulty making some of the leaps her brain did.

But why was she staring at him like that today? It was almost reverent. Very off putting.

She came forward to his desk and clicked open her notes app .

“Erm…Professor.” She cleared her throat and started up. “Uh, I was wondering if I could see you sooner rather than later. For office hours. I’m sorry for my late essay last week. I don’t know what’s going on with me. I can’t focus and I feel like I’m losing my mind half the time lately. May I have some insight or whatever you want on how I could do better. I know I’m doing…like, so bad.” She confessed and exhaled on the final note of her punctuation.

She turned a new type of stare towards him. Less intense and personal and more of a thousand-yard death grip.

Her entire demeanor in this moment was very lamb like. A confused air of innocent need to do well, to pass her classes, clouded her.

A weaker man would have felt more predatory, he noted.

She wasn’t unattractive for a human, not like past companions he worshiped the ground of. Of course. He was drawn to them for their natures, often ignoring their faces wholesale.

She started to chew and rip at her pinky nail and lower lip simultaneously…

“Of course,” He said. “I have to go help a friend with something, so I have to talk and walk.”

She nodded eagerly and gave such an appreciative smile. “Thanks!” The words came out so quickly, almost breathlessly.

She trotted along side him.

Once outside, they started discussing her options. She had to work nights, she stated, she said so they were arranging a time to work in a little extra help and tutoring.

He genuinely enjoyed her company and led her to a bench.

“What about your friend?” She asked.

“Oh, Nardole can handle himself.” He smiled. “He’ll not miss me for an extra four or five minutes.”

She laughed a bit.

She plunged her hand into her purse and started rifling around. It was a chaotic sight.

She produced a pack of cigarettes and a tiny green plastic lighter.

“Do you mind? I’m trying to quit, but it’s been hell lately.” She grimaced.

He shook his head, no, he didn’t mind. It wouldn’t affect him. Her, yes. But one little luxury, especially if she was trying to quit.

“So long as it’s your last for a while.” He took the teacherly route.

She lit up and took a huge drag. Closing her eyes he noticed that deep look of exhaustion had given her dark purple and almost black under eye circles. She had apparently tried to cover them up with some make up products and some mascara and smudged eyeliner. She held that breath in for a few seconds. It was almost beautiful.

She exhaled and fluttered them open. The smoke wisped and flew away quickly in the gentle breeze.

“Yeah, thanks. People get so weird about smoking. But they’ll vape? Like, indoors. All the time.” She rolled her eyes at that mildly hypocrisy.

They planned for her to meet up with him in his office on Monday just before the lunch hour. Then turned the conversation to some topics in debate that another student, a male who irked her with his constant urge to play Devil’s Advocate. She had some very often-overlooked viewpoints and a very bizarre way of describing things. It was enchanting.

“Thanks.” She ignored a boundary and squeezed his hand. He felt a holy jolt of electricity go up his arm from the small touch. “I gotta go…you’ve got a friend. Works been slow and I have some…appointments. So I have to make sure I’m perfect.” She elaborated with an almost tic-like shake of her head.

“Yes, my friend is probably going insane dealing with our little issue.” He responded in kind. Missy had probably caused Nardole to melt down or malfunction.

He watched her leave towards the bus stop. Her bags hitting her back as she rushed. Her coat barely covering her bottom and the belt caught in the hem of it. He felt himself feeling almost physically unable to leave the bench. Something tugging at his gut was preventing him from doing so. It felt akin to what River and Clara evoked in him but different.

River and Clara were strong and capable, avant-garde. Self-confident. Cocky. But this student was seemingly the inverse. Very vulnerable and nervous to the point of a near imperceptible, even to him with his keen Time Lord senses, shake and a heart that was audibly racing in its cage. Coupled with her addiction to cigarettes and minor tendency towards self mutilation via near-constant picking and chewing…

Something dark, but heartwarming rushed through his core and took root.

He felt himself deeply looking forward to Monday.

[donnabenevientosimpingzone]

Professor Benevientos notes cuz I spent way too much time thinking about this AU

Donna

- sticks mostly with @shortstrawberry’s AU which originally inspired this

- Botanist and Toxicologist professor, teaches both undergrads and grads

- Still a doll maker that does it as a hobby, takes commissions at her own leisure online for extra cash

- In charge of the greenhouses, she designs the labs in there too

- She’s also conducting her own research in there for her PhD

- Is usually very on-top of students, she’ll reach out to students she notices not doing well in the class and do her best to assist in their success

- Surprisingly prefers teaching toxicology, but that’s mostly because she gets to work with Claudia for those lessons

- Workaholic, she’ll drown herself in grading papers or reading research papers and needs constant reminders to eat

- Most students are intimidated by her lol

Claudia

- Trauma surgeon and a licensed family doctor, she works these during weekends and holidays

- She teaches Anatomy and Physiology, as well as Biochemistry every other year

- Also an instructor in the organic chemistry labs if she can fit it in her schedule

- In charge of the cadaver labs

- Mostly teaches undergrads

- A pretty laid back professor, she definitely has the belief of “you’re paying for this, you’re choosing to be here, and you choose to do well or not”

- That doesn’t mean she’s an unfair professor. She is constantly reworking and reorganizing lessons and exams to make them as fair and educational as they can be

- Tells the best stories if class finishes early. She has the most students that remember her and bond with her out of the sisters

- Sews in her free time, loves making outfits when she can find the time

- Loves bothering the fuck out of her younger sister in staff rooms and meetings (Donna secretly loves it)

Bernadette

- Psychology and Neurology professor, works as a licensed therapist

- Helps with Donna in the greenhouses

- Mostly teaches grad students

- In charge of the Anatomy and Physiology labs

- Has a fair approach with students, she’ll reach out to those who are struggling but doesn’t pursue them

- Use to be on the board but has stepped down since then to make more time for her family

- She will take runs on campus between classes, sometimes Claudia joins her

- The heaviest tea drinker between the sisters, almost always seen with a bottle or flask

- Donna often weaves flowers into her hair and she’s not taking them out for the rest of the day, she’ll rather spread dirt and petals and insects around campus than throw out a flower her baby sis gave her

Angie

- human in this one! Claudia’s daughter

- She’s studying music at the campus, hoping to make it big like movie scores or video game soundtracks

- The building the classes she takes are close enough to the buildings her mom and aunties teach in so she often stops by to visit them

- Definitely privileged- she gets access to back offices and free stuff- especially when Donna is around

- Knows the guitar from her mom, got taught the piano by Bernadette, and both her and Donna learned the violin together. She’s self teaching herself the drums.

- Knows the loopholes around campus rules and abuses the shit out of them

- If there’s a new rule that’s added to campus, it’s because of her

- Doesn’t dorm, she lives with her family- it’s free food, rent, transport, and she doesn’t have to do chores most of the time- why wouldn’t she? (The real reason is that she loves them too much to leave but you won’t hear it from her)

- But she does have a group of friends who are all musicians and all dorm together so when she’s not home she’s with them

[trappedinaclowncar]

I'm about to go to my first shift at fastfood chain restaurant, after 3 months of break from work and I'm so stressed I feel awful, I hate adulting 🤡

So I'm sending a question cuz it somehow calms my mind (don't ask why, I have no idea)

Do you have a Dreamcatcher song that you connected with a particular, memorable moment in life?

For example Odd Eye was my first comeback with them and it happened when I had online classes due to lockdown. So there I was, (important) math lesson muted somewhere in the background, playing Odd Eye on full volume and almost crying out of excitement, spamming my best friend about how much I love the song

I wish you luck, friend. I've never worked in the food industry, but I can only imagine how rough it is. (I've only ever really worked in the background of retail jobs (AKA stocking shelves and such) so I never had to interact with customers all that much but in the rare cases that I did, it was pretty awful, lmao)

I'd say Maison. It was my first comeback with them and I went to the NYC concert with my best friend and it was my very first time going out of state by myself, my first time in NYC, first time on a train, first time in a hotel, and my very first concert experience. It was a lot of firsts for me, so it's pretty significant.

I'd also say BonVoyage. Just because I swear that song has healing capabilities because whenever I'm stressed at my job, I put that song on loop and leave it playing from my phone in my pocket just loud enough for myself to hear, and it helps immensely.

Odd Eye and Wind Blows helped me get through some stressful nights, though, when I used to work overnights, I will admit. Lmao.

I think I've connected Dreamcatcher songs to a lot of recent moments in my life just because since I found them, I've been hyper fixated, lmao. That's probably because their music is more of what I actually like.

Don't get me wrong, I love all the other groups I follow, but Dreamcatcher's music just hits that spot with all the guitars and the drums and all the other stuff, you know?

I should also probably absolutely mention Boca and the entirety of Dystopia: The Tree of Language because Boca was the first song I listened to by them and D:ToL was the first release I listened to fully and that whole night, I was texting my best friend about it, dragging them in with me, lmao.

[shamandrummer]

Your Guide to Shamanic Drumming

I am pleased to announce the publication of my first online course, Your Guide to Shamanic Drumming, on Insight Timer. Insight Timer is a free smartphone app and online community with over seven million meditators, making it the most active meditation community on the planet. The meditation app made Women's Health and Time magazine's list of best apps. Three thousand meditation teachers publish free guided meditations, music and talks on the app. With 130,000 free guided meditations, including six of my shamanic drumming tracks to support your shamanic journeys, you can meditate on Insight Timer for as long as you want without ever paying a cent. Please note that courses are a premium offering and require either an individual purchase or an active subscription. You can purchase my course for $19.99 or start your 7 day free trial then subscribe to unlock all 1,871 Insight courses, playlists and premium features. Download the Insight Timer app here.

Course Description

In this four-part audio course, best-selling author Michael Drake teaches about the power of shamanic drumming to improve well-being, promote spiritual growth and deepen our understanding of the inner self. Shamanic drumming is a form of repetitive rhythmic drumming. Its purpose is to induce ecstatic trance states in order to access innate wisdom and guidance. The essence of shamanism is the experience of direct revelation from within. Shamanism is about remembering, exploring and developing the true self. Shamanic practice heightens the ability of perception and enables you to see into the deeper realms of the self. Once connected with your inner self, you can find help, healing and a continual source of guidance. To practice shamanism is to reconnect with your deepest core values and your highest vision of who you are and why you are here.

Drawing from 30 years of shamanic practice and teaching, Michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient healing art to our modern lives. Through a series of simple lessons and exercises, he teaches the basic shamanic methods of drumming, journeying, power practice and healing the earth. You will learn how to alter your state of consciousness to access higher wisdom, renewed power and untapped insight. There are no prerequisites to learning shamanic drumming. Whether you are an accomplished percussionist or a total beginner, this course will help you harness the power of drumming. You can listen to the introduction and read the course outline here.

[anotherwvba]

20 Questions with Cutie Hondo

excerpt from WVBA Online Magazine

WVBA Online is here with another survey to get better acquainted with another Women’s Circuit competitor. Today, it's the kawaii KO artist herself, Cutie Hondo.

Q: What’s your favorite sandwich and where did you eat it?

A: Coach 'Cane's gonna hate this, but it's Big Mac. I know... I know... they are terrible for you, but I used to get McDonald's back home as a treat as a kid. It's nostalgia.

Q: What’s your favorite place on earth?

A: Shinjuku Gyoen. It's beautiful and you can just lose yourself on a nice afternoon with a sketch pad and some charcoal.

Q: What’s one place you’ve visited that you never want to return to?

A: Can I say this? Should I? Okay... here goes. Our staff chiropractor's office? He's a nice old man, and he's very good. But swear I've seen his table in history books showing torture devices. Kowai!

Q: What’s the best show on TV right now?

A: This is my guilty pleasure. I *love* Kamen Rider. I never miss an episode. So right now, it's Kamen Rider Gotchard.

Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

A: Hmm... I'm not really picky like that. Rice? No, wait... Niki's mom's mashed potatoes were amazing. Mashed potatoes. Wait... hold on... then there's Coach 'Cane's fish tacos... man...

Q: What’s the worst movie you ever saw?

A: My brother's gonna hate this... The Hidden Fortress. Piston loves chambara, um... samurai movies. The Hidden Fortress is one of his favorites, but I've had to sit through it SO. MANY. TIMES!

Q: What’s the best thing you’ve read in the last five years?

A: A text that Viktor Von Kaiser sent me the day after my fight with Niki. I shared it with her as soon as I read it and we both cried ugly tears. It meant so much and showed me the camaraderie that my brother talks about around here.

Q: What’s the one item of clothing you couldn’t live without?

A: My apron. Painting is my calming place right now. My art apron was a gift from my mother on my tenth birthday. Don't know what I'd do without it.

Q: If you could only bring three things with you on a deserted island, what would you pick?

A: Um... a boat and two 55 gallon drums of gas? No... Niki tried something like that? Of course, she did... lol! Then I guess my watercolors, my brushes, and the biggest box of watercolor paper I can find.

Q: If you could save one material thing from a fire, what would you save?

A: My apron. No contest.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: How to explain it? People don't try new things because they fear... failure. It's okay to fail. That's where lessons are learned. That's where we grow. It's one thing to not try because you are incapable or uninterested, it's another it's a fear of failure holding you back. There are people that will rally around you if you try and you let them.

Q: What is your favorite movie of all time?

A: That's so hard! Just one?! Okay... okay... if I've got to pick one, then it's Howl's Moving Castle. Warning to all the readers out there, respect fire or your pork products will never be safe.

Q: What is the best concert you have ever been to?

A: This is so cheesy, but it was in 2012. I was, like, 6 years old. It was the Kamen Rider × Super Sentai Live and Show. The big shows then were Kamen Rider Fourze and... oh yeah... Gokaiger! Sugoi!

Q: What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?

A: So, I don't really date. I'm a homebody. I'd rather relax with my canvas and palette in a garden or curl up and watch a movie or hit the gym and train. But, I promise you, Niki's trying to change that! She might have a future as a nakōdo if she ever gets sick of computers.

Q: Would you rather be hot or cold?

A: This is weird. I'd rather be cold because it's easier to stay warm than cool. But... your girl *LOVES* waterparks! And Six Flags White Water and Hurricane Cove here in Atlanta... hanpa nai!

Q: What’s your favorite karaoke song?

A: I know I said I don't go out, but I do love some karaoke. Switch On by Anna Tsuchiya is probably my favorite. Just so nostalgic.

Q: What’s your favorite quote?

A: Sugar Ray Robinson was one of the great boxers ever, but this quote... it's poetry and so true. "Every move you make starts with your heart."

Q: What was the best meal you ever ate?

A: A: This is going to be so weird... before we left Japan, I begged to go to the Billy the Kid Steakhouse in Koto-ku. It's owned by Kurata Tetsuo, Kamen Rider Black. And it was awesome!

Q: What’s your least favorite genre of music?

A: No one can explain death metal to me. I just don't understand. Niki said the same thing? No way!

Q: Do you like coffee or tea better?

A: Tea. I'm such a tea snob. My apartment is almost a shrine to tea, all kinds. I even love your southern iced tea. It's so refreshing on a summer day as I practice my calligraphy or read a book.

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Thaiboy's production on some tracks is just okay

Despite Thaiboy's presence in the Drain Gang holy trinity, his production on some of the songs is just okay. This isn't his best work yet. But it isn't the worst either.

Tiger is Thaiboy Digital's first mixtape. It features Thaiboy's autotuned voice, and synthy production by Whitearmor. The song "I'm Fresh" is a great self-affirmation. The title is hypnotically repeated, and it has a drill-inspired rhythm.

The album's title, Back 2 Life, is a reference to the fact that Thaiboy has lived through many changes in his life. This is an opportunity for Thaiboy to share the lessons he's learned with his fans.

Yung Gud's solo work Yung Gud is a producer with a distinct style. His sound has evolved from euro-trance synths to a more analog palette. His production is very detailed, with prominent guitar parts on several tracks. The instrumentals are often catchy and ethereal, but are also very real. His music is a combination of EDM-flavored trap. He has also remixed songs for other artists. His work with Meek Mill's "Monster" and Tinashe's "2 On" both garnered positive critical reviews.

As a producer, Gud has worked with many different artists, including Travis Scott and Halsey. His newest album, Foreign Exchange, is a collaborative effort with Rx Papi. Gud is executive producer of the album. He was so impressed with Papi's work that he reached out to him directly.

Exile and Sunset in Silver City Unlikely candidates include Swedish rapper Bladee and his ilk. The sexiest male in the house is not your typical rapper. Nevertheless, Bladee is the man for a reason and the rest of his crew has no problem in getting their respective t-shirts signed. The only problem is that they want to be pampered in a swanky club. Luckily, Bladee has a sexy wife to take care of the ladies. The man is a sucker for a good ole' fashion ladies night. Not to mention the obligatory man-on-the-land shenanigans and the twosome. The best part is, he's not a picky eater. If you're looking for a date worthy evening, head over to Bladee's posh abode and the aforementioned patty will be yours for the princely sum of $10.

Stardust Yung Lean has returned with a new mixtape titled Stardust. A 35-minute masterpiece, the album features the usual suspects and some notable names. The album's big winner is "Bliss", which features the incomparable FKA twigs. Originally conceived as a collaboration with Playboi Carti, it didn't make it. Despite this, the track is still an ear-splitting blast of twitchy drums and ear-wormed vocals.

Stardust also features a pair of successful mode-switching collabs. Yung Lean, who has been at the helm of the Drain Gang for the better part of a decade, has managed to remain at the helm of his own ship despite some hiccups along the way.

Ecco2K's debut album Using Ecco2K as a guinea pig may have been akin to a first person test subject, but the sandbox has not slowed down the Swedish duo, nor the mercenaries en masse. In fact, the likes of the aforementioned duo have racked up some serious cash in the biz. As a matter of fact, a couple of the lucky boffos have been awarded with a check to the tune of tens of thousands of euros. Despite the fact that the duo are still in the process of reshaping their respective businesses, a brief chat with the lads in question revealed that they have a solid grasp on the business and an amenable appetite for finer brews.

Bladee's drain gang music videos Yung Lean and Bladee are members of Drain Gang, a group of artists and musicians that has become a cult of internet fans. The band is made up of musicians, producers, and singers. They are known for their unique style. They have gained a lot of traction online and have become a source of inspiration for people looking for an alternative to mainstream music.

Bladee is a Swedish rapper and record producer who has become known in collaboration with Yung Lean and the Sad Boys. He has released several albums that have been very important to the group. His fourth studio album was released last year, and it was produced by frequent collaborator Lusi.

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Dhwani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is considered one of

Dhwani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is considered one of the Best Music Academies in Gurgaon. It offers high-quality music classes, including Hindustani Classical and Light Classical Vocal. In addition to vocal classes, they also offer classes in guitar, keyboard and harmonium, drum, violin, dance, and dholak. The music school offers online music and dance lessons via Zoom and Skype. Dhwani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya has attracted an ever-growing number of students in Gurgaon and surrounding areas.

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Music Theory Lessons Bukit Batok, Music Theory Courses Bukit Timah Singapore

Enroll in comprehensive music courses in Bukit Timah at Rocktone Music. Our diverse offerings include lessons in guitar, piano, drums, and more, catering to all ages and skill levels.

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Carnatic Music In A Glance | Spardha School Of Music

Grade exams are essential for music students as they provide structured learning, measurable progress, and globally recognized certifications. These exams build discipline, enhance technical skills, and boost confidence, motivating students to achieve excellence in their musical journey https://www.spardhaschoolofmusic.com/blog/why-grade-exams-are-important-for-music-students

To answer this question, we must first understand musical graded examinations. There are certain musical boards like Trinity College of Music, Rock School London(RSL),  Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), etc. which provide grade certificates in various disciplines like Guitar, Piano, Drums, Music theory, etc. based on some assessments.

The assessment is usually a performance-based presentation that can be attended in offline centers as well as via online recorded video exams. A student is usually given a set of things that he/she has to perform and demonstrate, the difficulty of the evaluation is based on the level of grades, most of the boards provide grade certification from the initial level to Grade 8 which is considered the highest grade. 

These boards have their own curriculum and books which are designed as per the suggestion of the best musicians and music educators throughout the globe and the assessment is also assessed by experienced music educators. 

All candidates are assessed based on several strategies including technical proficiency, musical interpretation through musical exercises, and sight-reading.

Let us try to understand some more features of the grade certification to understand its importance.

Features of Grade Certification

a. Curriculum

The curriculum of the grade examinations is designed in a way that is both challenging and entertaining. For the examination, a student has to understand and prepare some contemporary and popular songs that keep the students interested and engaged. This often helps to assess the students' own skills and they derive ways of improving.

b. Syllabus

The syllabus of the grade examination is very structured on completion of the grade examination, students get expertise in technical exercises, music theory, sight reading, and also learn some popular songs to play, so that can be termed as an overall musical development of the students.

c. Performance

Music is a performing arts; the basic and key idea behind music lessons is that students should learn to perform. While preparing for the grade examinations under some expert's advice, the student learns to perform in front of the examination board, this reduces performance anxiety and builds confidence in the student, which is a key milestone to achieve in the journey of musicianship.

d. Internationally-recognised Certificates

The certificates from these boards are recognized globally, and the student's efforts, commitments, and musical abilities are recognized well, which is crucial for boosting the student's self-esteem.

e. Portfolio building for college admissions and musical career

Moreover, the certificates from these boards hold high value. Hence, upon gaining access to the certificates, the student can use the certificates to add value to their portfolio which is helpful in admission to universities and music schools. For students who want to pursue music seriously and want a music career, these certificates also define the eligibility to apply for the role of music teacher in many music teaching institutions.

f. Motivation and Encouragement

For kids and teenagers sticking to music can get difficult at times. It has been seen that after some time, students tend to get bored of the monotonous music classes. When the students enroll for a Graded Examination, it provides a value-added reward system for them where the students are continuously learning, assessing themselves, performing, and getting rewards through certificates. This engages the students more in music learning and they learn music more seriously and proficiently. 

How Spardha can help you get your Grade Certifications?

Spardha School of Music can be a one-step solution in your journey for grade certifications. At Spardha, the music teachers are grade-certified, and hence they have both experience and knowledge of how to guide students to get the grade certification. When a student enrolls for grade courses, the student does not have to go anywhere as Spardha helps with every process of the examination. 

Spardha registers students for the board of their choice, and the trainers of Spardha guide the students through the exam process and the curriculum, from preparing the pieces for the exam to understanding the theory behind the pieces, Spardha gets it all for you. 

Upon completion of the course, the student can upload the video in the portal of Spardha, Spardha gets it evaluated by the boards and helps the student to get the certification without any hassle. Spardha can be a one-stop destination for grade exams to help people who want to pursue music more than a hobby and who want to add professional attire to their music career. 

Click here to learn more about getting Grade Certifications with Spardha School of Music and Dance.

Written By, Turja Das Gupta SME, Department of Guitar and Ukulele.  Spardha School of Music. 

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Top 5 Easiest Instruments for Adults to Learn

Learning a musical instrument as an adult can be a fulfilling and exciting journey. It's never too late to pick up a new skill, especially one that brings joy, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment. Whether you're looking for a hobby, a way to unwind, or a stepping stone into the world of music, this guide will help you find the easiest musical instrument to learn as an adult. Plus, we'll integrate related concepts like online mixing free, vocal exercises, the difference between mono and stereo, and the best mic for recording vocals to show how these tools and techniques can enhance your learning experience.

Why Learning an Instrument as an Adult is Easier Than You Think

Contrary to popular belief, adults can learn musical instruments just as effectively as children. With life experience, discipline, and access to advanced resources, adult learners often excel. Technology has made learning even more accessible, offering tutorials, virtual lessons, and even tools for online mixing free. These resources allow beginners to experiment with music creation without needing expensive software or equipment.

1. Ukulele: The Friendliest Starter Instrument

The ukulele is often hailed as one of the easiest musical instruments to learn. Its compact size, simple chord structures, and affordable price make it perfect for beginners. With just four strings, it’s less intimidating than a guitar, and you can start playing songs with basic chords within a few hours.

Enhance Your Learning: Record your ukulele strumming sessions with a smartphone and upload them to platforms offering online mixing free. This lets you tweak your sound and experiment with effects, motivating you to improve.

2. Keyboard: Versatile and Rewarding

The keyboard is another excellent option, especially for adults interested in a variety of musical genres. With intuitive layouts and beginner-friendly tutorials, you can start playing simple melodies and chords quickly.

Link to Other Skills: Practicing the keyboard also helps with understanding the difference between mono and stereo audio. When recording keyboard sounds, you’ll notice how stereo creates a fuller, more immersive experience, making your music more dynamic.

3. Hand Drums: Rhythm Made Easy

For those who enjoy rhythm and percussion, hand drums like bongos or a cajón are fantastic choices. These instruments are easy to pick up and require little to no musical theory. Drumming can also be a great stress reliever and workout!

Practice Tip: To improve your drumming technique, incorporate vocal exercises into your practice. Vocalizing rhythms can help you internalize beats and stay consistent. For instance, say "ta-ka-ti" while drumming to lock into complex patterns.

4. Recorder: A Simple Woodwind to Start With

The recorder is often overlooked but serves as a great introduction to woodwind instruments. Its straightforward design and finger placements make it ideal for beginners of any age.

Recording and Improvement: Use the best mic for recording vocals to capture the nuances of your recorder practice. Even a beginner recorder performance can sound professional when paired with the right microphone and a little post-production magic via online mixing free platforms.

5. Acoustic Guitar: A Timeless Classic

While the guitar can be a bit challenging at first, starting with an acoustic guitar can be deeply rewarding. With a few basic chords, you can play a variety of popular songs and even accompany yourself while singing.

Pro Tip: Combine your guitar practice with vocal exercises to build confidence in playing and singing simultaneously. Use your knowledge of the difference between mono and stereo to decide how to record your guitar. For beginners, mono is sufficient, but experimenting with stereo can add depth to your sound.

Integrating Technology Into Your Music Journey

No matter which instrument you choose, modern tools can greatly enhance your learning experience. Platforms offering online mixing free enable you to record, edit, and mix your performances, making the process of learning more engaging and fun. You can even simulate a studio-like setup at home with minimal investment.

Microphone Tips: Investing in the best mic for recording vocals will not only elevate your vocal practice but also ensure that the sound of your instrument is captured accurately. Whether you're singing, strumming, or playing a recorder, a good mic helps bring out the best in your music.

Understanding Mono vs. Stereo: When you start recording your instrument, knowing the difference between mono and stereo is crucial. Mono is ideal for single sound sources like a recorder or vocal track, while stereo works best for instruments like a keyboard or when combining multiple layers.

Overcoming Common Challenges

As an adult learner, you may face challenges like time constraints or frustration with slow progress. However, tools like online mixing free platforms, structured vocal exercises, and recording with the best mic for recording vocals can help you track your improvement. Additionally, learning about the difference between mono and stereo will give you a deeper appreciation of sound quality, inspiring you to keep improving.

Final Thoughts

Learning a musical instrument as an adult is an enriching experience. The easiest musical instrument to learn depends on your interests and goals, but options like the ukulele, keyboard, and acoustic guitar are universally great choices. By leveraging modern tools such as online mixing free platforms and understanding key concepts like the difference between mono and stereo, you can make your musical journey both enjoyable and rewarding. Don't forget to invest in the best mic for recording vocals to capture your progress and keep practicing vocal exercises to improve your overall musicality. With determination and the right resources, you'll be making music in no time!

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Interesting online courses to develop your hobbies

In today's world, when opportunities for development seem limitless, finding time for your own hobbies and improving your skills becomes a real treasure. Sometimes even a simple hobby can give a powerful impetus for personal growth or become a path to something new. Just as the 1Win http://1wins-app.in/ platform provides a wealth of opportunities for those who seek to develop their interests in various fields, online educational courses offer an exciting choice for developing hobbies - from art to sports. Online courses have become a convenient, accessible and often interactive way to gain new knowledge and improve yourself without leaving home.

Why is it worth pursuing hobbies through online courses? They allow you to not only learn new things, but also create a sense of achievement. Let's take 1Win as an example: just as this platform offers users a wide range of opportunities, various educational resources help to find yourself in new directions. These can be courses on photography, cooking, writing books or even sports training - anything that can open up new horizons for self-expression.

Let's consider a few popular areas in which online courses can help everyone develop their hobbies.

The first of these is art. Imagine that you have long been attracted to drawing, but there is no opportunity to visit traditional studios. Online courses in drawing or painting allow you to study various techniques, composition and color without leaving your home. On platforms such as 1Win, users find a wide range of opportunities to realize their interests - just like in art, everyone can choose a course that suits their style and rhythm of life. In addition, thanks to interactivity, courses often include discussions with other participants, which makes learning an exciting process of exchanging ideas.

Another interesting area is cooking. Even if you are new to the kitchen, today there are many courses that cover various cuisines of the world, the basics of cooking and even the secrets of haute cuisine. It’s similar to the bonus programs on 1Win: just as various bonuses create a special interest in the platform, cooking courses can broaden your horizons in cooking, inspiring you to experiment with new flavors. Participants in such courses often receive step-by-step video tutorials that can be viewed at a convenient time, which makes the learning process easy and enjoyable.

Photography is another area that is gaining popularity in online learning. Today, you can find a lot of courses dedicated to different styles of photography: from portraits to landscapes, from basic principles to advanced image processing techniques. It’s similar to how 1Win collaborates with leading game providers, guaranteeing a quality experience for users. Similarly, photography courses prepared by professionals provide the best techniques and approaches. In such courses, students can learn not only to shoot, but also to visualize the world in a new way, which opens up opportunities for creativity.

Another great hobby is sports. Sometimes it is not possible to visit the gym or exercise outdoors, but online yoga, fitness or even martial arts courses can be a great solution. Just as 1Win has a mobile app for the convenience of users, many sports courses provide convenient access to classes from mobile devices, allowing you to exercise anywhere and anytime. Instructors of such courses often provide detailed video lessons, accompanying the learning process with tips and recommendations, which makes training safe and effective.

For those who are fond of music, there are courses for learning to play various instruments. Whether you want to master the guitar, piano or drums, online courses offer access to a wide selection of lessons for any level. This is reminiscent of the variety of games on the 1Win platform, where everyone can find something to their taste. Music courses often include video lessons, self-study materials and even the ability to communicate with the teacher, which makes learning dynamic and exciting.

Another popular area is developing writing skills. Many people dream of creating their own book or writing articles, but they don’t know where to start. Courses in creative writing, journalism, or even blogging help develop the ability to express thoughts on paper. This is similar to the support features at 1Win: just as the support team is always ready to help, writing courses provide support to beginners on their creative journey. Writing courses often consist of practical tasks that help you gradually develop your own style.

So, no matter what your passion is, online courses provide a wealth of opportunities to develop it. The 1Win platform, like these courses, demonstrates the importance of an individual approach and a variety of opportunities. Thanks to online learning, you can not only improve your skills, but also find new friends, discover new interests and, perhaps, even change your life. Courses allow you to immerse yourself deeper in your passion, gaining knowledge and experience that will be useful in many aspects.

In a world where change is becoming the norm, the ability to learn and improve yourself is extremely important. And it is online courses that help to support continuous development, making it interesting and accessible. Regardless of whether you are looking for new skills or want to improve existing ones, platforms like 1Win and online educational resources provide all the opportunities to make life more rich and diverse.

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How Can You Design Easy Music Lessons for Elementary Classrooms?

It's important to strike a balance between simplicity and engagement while creating simple music courses for elementary schools. Start by simple instruments like drums or tambourines, interactive activities like clapping games, and singing to introduce rudimentary concepts like rhythm, melody, and tempo. Fun illustrations of these ideas can be provided by visual aids such as films or flashcards. Students are kept active and engaged when movement is incorporated, such as dancing or marching to the beat. To help them gain confidence, play them well-known songs. Then, gradually add additional parts to help them grasp music. To keep students interested, the goal is to keep lessons brief, varied, and hands-on.

Seventh and eighth grade music curriculaA stronger comprehension of music theory and performance is the main goal of the Music curriculum for seventh grade. More complex ideas like as musical forms, harmony, and scales are taught to the students. In addition, they begin to participate in increasingly intricate solo and group pieces. Students continue to hone their talents by the time they reach the Music curriculum for eighth grade, setting themselves up for more advanced musical courses. As they experiment with many musical genres and acquire expertise in evaluating music from various cultural and historical settings, their musical identity is shaped.

The Best Books for Music Theory and Lesson Plans for Kindergarten Developing strong kindergarten music lesson plans is crucial to laying a solid musical foundation. Singing, lively movement exercises, and fundamental rhythm exercises should all be a part of these classes. Early exposure to music aids in the development of young children's motor and cognitive abilities. The Best Music Theory Books provide systematic training in music reading and composition for older students. These books facilitate learning in both classroom and homeschool settings by providing easy guidance through the intricacies of music theory.

Resources for Music Education and Lesson Plans To improve their classes, educators can make use of a range of resources related to music education. These tools—interactive games, downloadable worksheets, and internet platforms—are all intended to enhance music education. A meticulously planned music lesson plans also guarantees that pupils advance in a methodical way. To maintain student engagement and skill development, lesson plans should incorporate a blend of theory, hands-on instrument playing, and performance activities.

Music Resources: Instruments and Teacher SuppliesA good music education depends on having the appropriate music resources. These could be anything from recordings and sheet music to online lessons. In order to use these tools, educators also require basic music teaching supplies such instruments, stands for sheet music, and visual aids. By ensuring that the classroom is adequately furnished for both theoretical and practical sessions, these supplies help to provide the best possible learning environment.

Music Education Resources and Lesson Plans for First Grade Using short songs and engaging activities, 1st Grade Music Lesson Plansshould emphasize teaching fundamental musical concepts like rhythm and melody. Scholars start to experiment by instruments like tambourines and maracas at this point as well. Additionally, teaching aids like xylophones, rhythm sticks, and music notation cards contribute to more interesting classes. These resources are crucial for assisting young pupils in engaging in engaging, hands-on learning to increase their comprehension of music.

Elementary Music Supplies and General Music ClassesEquipping a primary music classroom with the appropriate basic music instruments is essential. Basic musical principles are frequently taught using instruments like drums, keyboards, and recorders. Learning can also be improved by using visual aids like interactive whiteboards and musical posters. Singing, listening to various genres, and studying music history are just a few of the many activities that are covered in general music classes.

Websites Dedicated to Student Music Education and Fourth Grade MusicMusic Education Websites for Students provide useful tools that can be used at home and in the classroom. To help reinforce musical principles, these websites offer interactive lessons, activities, and quizzes. For younger pupils, ensemble concerts and learning to play basic instruments like recorders are part of Music for 4th Graders. While having fun, these exercises support students in developing self-assurance in their musical ability.

Simple Elementary Music Instruction and Music Integrated Lesson Plans It's important to break down difficult musical concepts into digestible chunks when creating easy Elementary Music Lesson school kids. Students can learn new concepts more rapidly by using movement, rhythm activities, and well-known tunes. Lesson plans with music integration can also be utilized to link music to other topics, such as language arts or math. Analyzing music lyrics can improve linguistic skills, while understanding rhythm can be related to mathematical patterns.

Plans for teaching music theory and ideas for music lessons Students can remain interested in and enthusiastic about learning music by using innovative lesson concepts. Including group singing, rhythm games, and instrument practice are all good strategies to keep students' attention. Music Theory Lesson Plans aid students in understanding notation, scales, and intervals—all technical components of music. As students proceed through several stages of music instruction, these plans ought to be progressive, expanding on their prior knowledge.

Middle School Rhythm Activities and Music Theory Homeschool Prospectus Parents can tutor their children in the foundations of music theory at home by using an organized homeschool curriculum. Instruction in rhythm comprehension, basic composition, and music reading should all be part of this curriculum. Rhythm Activities for Middle School can help make learning more engaging and enjoyable for older kids. In a group context, rhythm skills can be effectively developed through exercises like body percussion, drumming, and clapping patterns.