What started as a hobby in 2016 has grown into an Academy of four branches having coached 100+ students in a span of six years.
What Nikhil manages to do beautifully is to simplify a complex musical instrument syllabus which is easy to understand for a 5 year old as well as a 70 year old. Drumming and rhythm are powerful tools as they permeate the entire brain. Drumming induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress by the production of endorphins. It is suited for people of all age groups.
The students who come to him come from various fields of work namely, business professionals, school going students as well as retired people. He keeps all his sessions strictly one-to-one.
His approach towards rock music is always evolving and he helps students in learning both traditional and contemporary rock music.
The best compliment for any drummer is
“You make playing the drums look so easy.”
STUDIO LOCATIONS IN
PUNE, INDIA
STUDIO 1:
KARVE NAGAR
STUDIO 3:
SHANIWAR PETH
STUDIO 2:
SAHAKAR NAGAR
STUDIO 4:
SAHAKAR NAGAR
WHAT TO EXPECT
At RhyDrum you will get to learn the following:
Introduction to Rudiments
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Overview of rudiments and their importance in drumming
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Practice of essential rudiments: single stroke roll, double stroke roll, paradiddle, and flam
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Application of rudiments in various musical contexts
Basic Rock Grooves
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Understanding the role of drums in a rock band
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Learning and practicing common rock grooves: quarter note, eighth note, and sixteenth note patterns
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Adding variations and fills to basic rock grooves
Coordination Techniques
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Developing limb independence and coordination
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Exercises for hand-foot coordination: bass drum and hi-hat combinations
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Introduction to cross-sticking and polyrhythms
Independence
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Expanding independence through exercises and patterns
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Syncopated patterns and accent variations
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Applying independence to various genres and musical styles
Suzuki Method for Drumming
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Introduction to the Suzuki Method and its application to drumming
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Learning songs and rhythms by ear
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Improvisation exercises using the Suzuki Method principles
Performance and Assessment
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Preparation and performance of selected songs using the Suzuki Method approach
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Individual assessments and feedback sessions
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Recapitulation of all concepts covered throughout the course
Note:
The RhyDrum course is designed for 'serious' students who are committed to their drumming journey. By dedicating time, effort, and a genuine passion for the instrument, students can expect significant progress and a solid foundation in drumming techniques. The course provides a supportive and enriching environment for learning, but it is ultimately up to the students to apply themselves and make the most of this opportunity.
RHYDRUM'S LIVE SHOW FOR STUDENTS
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RHYDRUM COMMUNITY
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TESTIMONIALS
Amit Dharwadkar
German Translator/ Food Blogger
"Nikhil is my friend and drums teacher since a few years. And I can confidently say that Rhydrum started by Nikhil is the best place to learn drums in Pune, whether you are at beginner or advanced level.
His skillfully composed drum lessons plus choice of songs later on, give the student systematic and disciplined approach is taming his/her reflexes during the course and this results into some seriously good drum patterns that the student is able to play and integrate it later on in the songs given to him/her.
Rhydrum is a place where the student-teacher relationship is redefined into more a friend-musician-friend bond with interesting exchange of ideas, music and fun happen. Come to Rhydrum, get on the drums and as the legendary Michael Jackson said "Just Beat it"!!
GALLERY
