On this course, you will learn to play beats and fills for Rock, Reggae, Soul, Afro Beat and Latin music. You will build on your skills and ability to play basic beats and stick patterns and will develop your ability to play drums in a range of styles.

On this course, you will learn to play beats and fills for Rock, Reggae, Soul, Afro Beat and Latin music. You will build on your skills and ability to play basic beats and stick patterns and will develop your ability to play drums in a range of styles.

When you want to expand your guitar playing beyond the beginner stage, this course is for you. You will learn songs that are a little more complex in their chord sequences. You will also learn barre chords, country flatpicking, blues licks and have an introduction to jazz chords including learning to play a jazz standard. We will begin to explore the fascinating world of how chords fit together to reach an understanding of the basis of all music theory.

Blues, Country and Jazz are the roots of rock and pop guitar-playing. On this course for absolute beginners and those who have tried a bit of guitar previously, you will learn a basic blues backing that you can play with other musicians or singers. You will also learn strumming, how to change between chords to play songs and how to solo with simple scales. The course will also help you understand the music theory behind chords.

Jazz gave birth to a totally new concept of the voice being used as an instrument in which singers express themselves by scatting around. This genre made famous some of the finest singers ever, from Frank Sinatra to Bobby McFerrin, from Billie Holyday to Rachelle Ferrell and on this course, you will discover more about their vocal abilities. Singers will be guided to develop a healthy vocal routine with techniques and tips to enhance your singing through structured exercises.

On this course, you will learn drumming techniques and rhythms from Cuba, Latin America, and the African diaspora such as Rumba, Salsa, Bantu, Arara and Yoruba. You will also learn to apply some of the rhythms to popular music. You will learn hand drumming techniques on congas and have the opportunity to gain experience with other instruments such as timbale, bata and bongo.