LA Music Academy - Programs - Drums - Course Sequencing & Units

The drum curriculum was created by department heads Ralph Humphrey and Joe Porcaro. Courses are specially sequenced to maximize learning potential throughout the program. Each course meets for the number of hours specified each quarter. Please note that Ensemble Workshop (EW) hours may vary based on enrollment per class.

Course Title
Playing Techniques
Contemporary EW
Sight Reading
Private Lesson/Practicum
The Musical Musician
Harmony & Theory
Ear Training & Dictation
Piano
Hand Music Notation
Rock Drums
Jazz Drums
Funk Drums
Ensemble Reading Technique
Hand Percussion
Rhythm Section Workshop
Studio Drums
Rhythm Studies
Brazilian/Afro-Cuban Drums
Style & Analysis
Master Class
Repertoire/Style EW A
Repertoire/Style EW B
Final Project

Quarter 1
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
15	0.5
10	1
30	3
10	1
5	0.5
40	2
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Hours	Units
275	14.67

Quarter 2
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
15	0.5
10	1
30	3
10	1
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40	2
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Hours	Units
270	14.17

Quarter 3
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
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40	2
40	2
10	1
10	1
15	0.5
10	1
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Hours	Units
290	14.17

Quarter 4
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
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40	2
40	2
10	1
10	1
15	0.5
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10	1
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Hours	Units
290	14.17

Quarter 5
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
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40	2
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10	1
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10	1
40	2
10	1
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Hours	Units
275	13.67

Quarter 6
Hours	Units
10	1
15	0.5
30	1.67
110	3.5
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40	2
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10	1
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10	1
40	2
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15	0.5
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Hours	Units
280	13.17

Quarter 7
Hours	Units
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110	3.5
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40	2
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25	1.5
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15	0.5
100	2.67
100	2.67
105	3

Hours	Units
495	15.83

Quarter 8
Hours	Units
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110	3.5
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15	0.5
100	2.67
100	2.67
105	3

Hours	Units
430	12.33

*Students may enroll in up to 6 additional elective courses. Please see the catalog for current elective offerings.

Subject to change

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