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Tuned Percussion Basics - 6.0 PD Hours
June 15 -- 9a to 4p
A hands-on session to help non-percussionist music educators in the techniques for a wide range of tuned percussion instruments like xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, chimes, crotales, and tympani.
Learn the proper playing areas for each instrument and the important features of new...and used...bell kits.
World Percussion Basics - 2.0 PD Hours
June 16 -- 9a to 11a
A hands-on session to help non-percussionist music educators le the techniques for a untuned hand percussion instruments like congas, bongos, timbales, djembe, darbuka, cajon, and more.
Attendees will learn the origin of these instruments, playing techniques, and the musical styles in which they are frequently used.
Drum Set Basics, Level 1 - 4.0 PD Hours
June 22 -- 8:30a to 12:30p
Attendees will learn how to confidently play basic drum grooves in frequently-performed styles to share with your novice drum set students.
This hands-on course covers a bit of history, side-by-side comparisons of drumming gear, drum set notation basics, the importance of choosing the right throne, "the clave" & more.
Drum Set Basics, Level 2 - 4.0 PD Hours
June 22 -- 2:00p to 6:00p
Attendees will learn how to confidently play basic drum grooves in frequently-performed styles to share with your novice drum set students.
This hands-on course covers a bit of history, side-by-side comparisons of drumming gear, drum set notation basics, the importance of choosing the right throne, "the clave" & more.
Percussion Care & Repair - 1.5 PD Hours
June 22 -- 2p to 4p
This interactive session will guide non-percussionist music educators in the proper care, storage, and repair of common percussion instruments, along with handy tips to prevent damage from occurring in the first place.
Bring one broken or mystery item to identify if it can be repaired, "up-cycled" or used creatively.
For Band Students
Kelli leads her unique drum set sessions geared toward concert band percussion students who have little or no drum set experience.
Students will gain basic skills and the confidence needed to play their first drum set pieces with their school orchestra or band on compositions calling for drum set.
Crash! Boom! Bam! for Teachers, Level 1
March 2026
A hands-on session for non-percussionist music educators in the techniques for playing a wide range of accessories.
A challenge facing percussionists is so many accessories rely on unique techniques that must be learned by students who aim to be good band citizens.
Gain the skills you need to guide your s to success.
Client List
Music educators -- gain new drum set and tuned percussion skills and insights with new professional development training courses by Kelli Rae Tubbs.