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Tooele County Drum Students Master Songs by Simple Plan, Audioslave, No Doubt, Skillet, and Blink-182

Another exciting week of drum lessons brought several impressive student recordings to the studio at Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons. Students continue to build their skills by learning songs from some of rock's most influential bands while developing coordination, timing, confidence, and musical expression.

This round of studio recordings featured Moses performing "I'm Just a Kid" by Simple Plan, Ronan performing "Like a Stone" by Audioslave, Aiden performing "Sunday Morning" by No Doubt, Camden and Kohler both performing "Rebirthing" by Skillet, and Kye performing "After Midnight" by Blink-182.

Each of these songs presents unique challenges and learning opportunities. From the energetic pop-punk grooves of Simple Plan and Blink-182 to the powerful rock drumming of Audioslave and Skillet, students are exposed to a wide variety of musical styles and techniques that help them become more complete musicians.


Moses Performs "I'm Just a Kid" by Simple Plan

Moses added another song to his growing performance collection with "I'm Just a Kid," one of Simple Plan's most recognizable hits. Originally released in 2002, the song helped define the early 2000s pop-punk era. Drummer Chuck Comeau's energetic and consistent drumming provides an excellent foundation for students learning how to maintain timing and drive throughout an entire song.


Ronan Performs "Like a Stone" by Audioslave

Ronan tackled the Audioslave classic "Like a Stone." Originally performed by drummer Brad Wilk, the song demonstrates how powerful drumming doesn't always require complexity. Learning songs like this helps students understand dynamics, song structure, and the importance of supporting the music.


Aiden Performs "Sunday Morning" by No Doubt

Aiden's performance of "Sunday Morning" introduced students to the unique blend of ska, rock, and pop influences that made No Doubt famous. Adrian Young's creative drumming style challenges students to develop versatility while maintaining solid grooves and musicality.


Camden and Kohler Perform "Rebirthing" by Skillet

Both Camden and Kohler chose to learn "Rebirthing" by Skillet, a song known for its high energy and powerful drum parts. Originally recorded by Lori Peters, the song requires strong endurance, consistent timing, and dynamic control. Learning songs like this helps students build stamina while developing confidence behind the drum set.


Kye Performs "After Midnight" by Blink-182

Kye took on "After Midnight," a song featuring the creative drumming of Travis Barker. The song presents opportunities to learn dynamic control, groove development, and the detailed drumming techniques that have made Barker one of the most influential drummers of his generation.


What Happens During a Weekly Drum Lesson?

Each 30-minute lesson follows a structured approach that keeps students motivated while helping them make steady progress.


Students begin by reviewing the songs they are currently learning. Together, the student and teacher identify any sections that need improvement and work through them until they can be played confidently.

When a student masters a song, they are given the opportunity to create a professional in-studio recording using the studio's multi-camera recording system. These recordings allow students to showcase their hard work and create lasting memories of their accomplishments.


After the recording is complete, students receive a custom band sticker representing the song they learned. These stickers are added to their binders and become a collection of milestones throughout their musical journey.


The next song is then selected based on the student's interests, goals, and skill level. The music is printed, placed in the student's binder, and introduced during the lesson.


Students also continue progressing through the Drums In Color curriculum. This system helps students learn beats, fills, rudiments, reading skills, timing, and coordination using a color-based learning approach that makes drumming easier to understand and more enjoyable to learn.

As students complete chapters, they earn reward stickers and points that can be redeemed for band posters and canvas prints.


Benefits of Drum Lessons

Learning drums provides benefits that extend far beyond music. Students often experience:

  • Improved coordination

  • Better focus and concentration

  • Increased confidence

  • Stronger discipline and work ethic

  • Enhanced creativity

  • Stress relief

  • Goal-setting skills

  • Improved rhythm and musical literacy

Many students discover that the confidence and perseverance they develop through learning drums positively impacts school, sports, and other areas of life.


Looking for Drum Lessons in Tooele County?

Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons provides personalized drum instruction for students throughout Tooele, Stansbury Park, Grantsville, Erda, Lake Point, Stockton, Rush Valley, and surrounding Utah communities.

Learn more about Drums In Color:https://www.drumsincolor.com

 
 
 

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