What's Special About This Training?

Developed in collaboration with experienced educators, this training simplifies the process of teaching Drums Alive by blending self-paced learning with live, hands-on practice.

The Drums Alive Basic + DRUMTASTIC Training is designed for classroom, recreational, and therapeutic educators looking to inspire creativity and promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. This one-day, 8-hour hybrid workshop combines the essentials of the Drums Alive Basic Instructor and DRUMTASTIC programs, making it a cost-effective and efficient way to integrate the Drums Alive® approach into schools, gyms, recreation centers, and community programs. This workshop is ideal for early elementary, secondary, K-12, physical education and health, special education, and music teachers. This workshop is also ideal for therapists, recreation leaders, and fitness instructors who work with children and adults with diverse abilities. Maximum number of participants that can be accommodated is 30. This training will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at Graham Presbyterian Church Community Life Center, 216 W Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253 from 9 AM ET-5:30 PM ET with a one-hour lunch break.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Thank You for Registering
  • 2

    Meet Your Instructor

    • Kelly Jackson
  • 3

    MODULE 1 - The Drums Alive Basic Instructor Self-Study Module

    • What Do I Get in the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Self-Study Module/Course?

    • Prepare Yourself for Optimal Success During Module 2 - The Live In-Person Interactive Training Module with Kelly Jackson
  • 4

    MODULE 2 - The Live In-Person Interactive Training Module with Kelly Jackson

    • Live Training Schedule

    • Print and Bring This Chart of Drumming and Drumming with Locomotor Skills to the Training on November 7th, 2026
  • 5

    MODULE 2A - DRUMTASTIC Lesson Plans Referred to During the Live Training with Kelly Jackson

    • INTRODUCTION CHAPTER - STABILITY BALL LESSON PLAN

    • INTRODUCTION CHAPTER - STABILITY BALL TEACHER CUE CARD

    • RUMBLE CHAPTER - BOUNCE, MEET & ROLL LESSON PLAN

    • BALANCE & PROPRIOCEPTION CHAPTER - BALANCE THE BEAT LESSON PLAN

    • BALANCE & PROPRIOCEPTION CHAPTER - BALANCE THE BEAT TEACHER CUE CARD

    • EASY BEATS CHOREOGRAPHY CHAPTER - EASY WE WILL ROCK YOU LESSON PLAN

    • EASY BEATS CHOREOGRAPHY CHAPTER - EASY WE WILL ROCK YOU TEACHER CUE CARD

    • INTERMEDIATE BEATS CHOREOGRAPHY CHAPTER - WE WILL ROCK YOU LESSON PLAN (Focus is on LEARNING THE MOVES)

    • INTERMEDIATE BEATS CHOREOGRAPHY CHAPTER - WE WILL ROCK YOU LEARN THE MOVES CARD

    • INTERMEDIATE BEATS CHOREOGRAPHY CHAPTER - WE WILL ROCK YOU TEACHER CUE CARD

    • INTERVAL FITNESS FUN CHAPTER - INTERVAL FITNESS #2 LESSON PLAN

    • INTERVAL FITNESS FUN CHAPTER - INTERVAL FITNESS #2 WINTER SPORTS TEACHER CUE CARD

    • INTERVAL FITNESS FUN CHAPTER - INTERVAL FITNESS #2 STRENGTH ROLL DOWN & UP TEACHER CUE CARD

    • BRAIN BEATS CHAPTER - DRUMS ALIVE CHANT LESSON PLAN

    • MUSIC, RHYTHM, & DRUMMING CHAPTER - RHYTHM CARDS LESSON PLAN

    • MATHEMATICS IN MOTION NUMBER SENSE NUMBER VALUE

    • COOL DOWN & RELAX CHAPTER - REACH PAST IT LESSON PLAN

    • COOL DOWN & RELAX CHAPTER - REACH PAST IT TEACHER CUE CARD
  • 6

    MODULE 3 - DRUMTASTIC Self-Study Module

  • 7

    Equipment

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  • 8

    Post Training Survey

    • Post Training Survey