Proven Percussion
a Percussion Curriculum, Designed For Educators
Why This Curriculum?
Proven Percussion is a modern video-based curriculum, forged from 25+ years of experience in public school instrumental music programs (grades 4-12), private studio teaching, professional percussion performance and composing for a variety of ability levels.
This curriculum is written for you, the teacher. Percussion requires a different approach than your typical wind and string method books. This requires a rote approach up front, that backs its way into literacy. It requires clever metaphors, body language, consistent use of “drum speak”, and a confident teacher who can deliver it.
You will be empowered to give your percussion students the quality education they need, in a way they need it, within the limited constraints of time that come with public school and private lessons.
75+ video lessons
All lessons are equipped with PDFs for teachers and students
Every video is 30 seconds to 3 minutes long. Watch a few videos, prepare your lesson, and stay one lesson ahead.
New lessons and materials are constantly added, making this a never-ending resource.
Direct access to course author for subscribers: submit questions, receive video responses.
This curriculum is called Proven Percussion, because it is just that: a proven method that has raised several generations of highly talented musicians, who received a percussion-centric education, over the course of 25 years.
I can guarantee that this curriculum will make a significant difference for your students, and you, the educator. Join me on this commitment to percussion education and let’s grow together!
Proven Percussion
Course Overview
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The "Why" and the 3 Pillars of Percussion
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The First Evaluation
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Drum Sticks - Advising Students and Families
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Ensemble Considerations For Young Percussionists
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Proper Preparation and Legato Strokes
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The Paradiddle Family
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16th Notes and Check Patterns
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Stop! You've Reach Your First Milestone!
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The Four Stroke Types
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Accent Tap
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Stop! Choose Your Own Adventure From Here
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Accented 16th Notes
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Building Paradiddles
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Flams
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All About Drum Rolls
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Roll Choices In Concert Music
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Module 1 Completed
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Supplemental Etudes
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Submit Your Questions Here
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Answers To Your Questions
Subscription Options
A proven method for percussion education, empowering teachers to educate their percussion students confidently and effectively.
A proven method for percussion education, empowering teachers to educate their percussion students confidently and effectively.
School District and Educational Establishment Subscriptions for Music Teaching Faculty
Dedicated pricing is available for school districts and other educational establishments who want to purchase this for two or more music teachers in their program.
Tiered pricing for annual subscriptions is based on the number of licenses provided. 1 Teacher = 1 License
Please fill out the form below. You will receive an email response promptly with pricing information. Purchase Orders are accepted.
School District/ Educational Establishment Form for Multiple-Teacher Licenses
If you are seeking multiple licenses for two or more teachers on your faculty, please fill out the form below. You will receive a prompt response with pricing for school districts with multiple teachers.
Meet Your Instructor
Colin Bell
Colin is a percussionist, composer and music educator. For over 25 years, he has taught percussion students in every imaginable setting: private studio lessons, public schools grades 4-12, marching percussion ensembles, concert percussion ensembles, etc. He now offers his comprehensive curriculum to all, with the goal of helping everyone teach their percussion students effectively, with confidence.
