About the workshop
The workshop will cover
1. Getting to know the kit: Names of the drums, hardware ect
2. How to hold your sticks and positioning yourself at the kit
3. Combining the kit: understanding when to hit the kit and when
4. Maths is underrated: playing to 4
5. Rudiments and subdivisions: core rudiments and how they apply around the kit to improve flow
6. Speed and dynamics: picking up speed, playing slow and to a metronome
7. Playing a song: getting everyone together to play a basic song/beats
8. (If there's time): setting up a kit
9. Questions
About Blake
Blake Shortt
They/them
I have been playing drums for roughly 8 years now. In this time, drumming has given me amazing opportunities like playing Brighton Trans Pride, Shambala festival and so much more! Growing up I listened to a lot of rock/punk/metal which is the backbone of my playing style. I currently play in an orchestral punk band called THWACK!
What to Bring
Just bring comfortable warm clothes.
Location
Cavendish Arms, 128 Hartington Rd, London SW8 2HJ
Tickets are £5-10 but no one turned away due to lack of funds - please email dsflfirsttimers@gmail.com if you can't afford a ticket.
What is First Timers Fest?
First Timers fest is an annual series of workshops that ends in a Fest where every band plays its first show! Our aim is to diversify and demystify DIY music.
People of any musical experience and of any identity can attend our workshops, though they are largely aimed at beginners. To play the fest itself your band needs to meet two or more of the following criteria:
One or more people have never been in a band before
One or more people have never performed that role in a band before (e.g if a drummer is having a go at vocals)
One or more people belongs to a marginalised group, for example, they are a woman, a person of colour, LGBTQIA+, disabled, working class, neurodivergent.
Covid Policy
We cannot provide any assurance that this event is a covid-free zone. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged when appropriate, and we encourage attendees to take a lateral flow test within the 48 hours before the workshop. If you’re feeling sick, please stay home – email us if this is the case and we will refund you.
Accessibility
The venue has step-free access and the workshop will be taking place in the back room of the venue.
The smoking area has a very narrow entry point.
There is an accessible toilet in both the back room and the pub itself, and we will be making all toilets gender neutral.
The pub serves food, including vegan food.
Free PA tickets offered get in touch if needed
If you need any more information, please get in touch with us at dsflfirsttimers@gmail.com or by messaging us on social media.
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Facebook @firsttimersLDN
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