For International customers

If you are an international customer (anyone outside the US) there is an additional $20 shipping charge for course materials. Once you have purchased the course, a separate invoice for the shipping fees will be sent to you.

For All Customers

Training Materials for the Drums Alive Course will be mailed to you at the start of your second month. Please note: Once you are enrolled in the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training, you will have 6 months to complete the course. If you have concerns regarding your completion of the course in the time given, please contact us. We will consider extensions on a case-by-case basis.

  • What to expect

    The Drums Alive Basic course will teach you the history and fundamentals of Drums while getting you prepared to teach your own classes.

  • How long will it take?

    We advise students to allow 10-12 hours to complete the online course. You can break it up however you like and start and stop at your own pace. Please note: Once you are enrolled in the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training, you will have 6 months to complete the course. If you have concerns regarding your completion of the course in the time given, please contact us. We will consider extensions on a case-by-case basis.

  • Will I be Graded?

    Each lesson will have a short quiz after the materials and there is a final exam. There is also an optional practical exam where you will need to video yourself performing basic Drums Alive skills. The practical exam is a great opportunity to receive personal coaching from a highly experienced Drums Alive Master Trainer who will help you be better prepared to teach your first Drums Alive class or session. After successfully completing all the lessons in the course, you will instantly receive a certificate of completion.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

  • 2

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • introduction quiz
  • 3

    Disclaimer and Agreement

    • Disclaimer and agreement

    • Please agree to the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Terms and Agreement
  • 4

    Lesson 1: The Drum's Alive Story

    • The Drums Alive Story

    • The Drums Alive Story

    • History of Drums Alive®

    • A Scientifically Researched Program

    • Drums Alive Research

    • Get Fit - Lose Weight - Get Toned with Drums Alive®
  • 5

    Lesson 2: Drums Alive® Mission, Vision, and Goals

    • Lesson 2: Drums Alive® Mission, Vision, and Goals

    • Improvements will come through:

    • Lesson 2 Quiz
  • 6

    Lesson 3: Drums Alive® and its use of Music and Sound to Enhance Wellness

    • Lesson 3: Drums Alive® and its use of Music and Sound to Enhance Wellness

    • Using Sound as a Tool to Enhance our Human Experience

    • Lesson 3 Quiz
  • 7

    Lesson 4: Music, Rhythm, and Movement

    • Lesson 4: Music, Rhythm, and Movement

    • At least 3 Neurological Processes are Influenced by Music:

    • Rhythm and Movement

    • Anticipatory pleasure

    • Lesson 4 Quiz
  • 8

    Lesson 5: Movement Therapy

    • Lesson 5: Movement Therapy

    • Benefits of Dance/Movement Therapy include:

    • Application and use of Music, Sound, Dance/Movement Therapy in Drums Alive Programs:

    • Practical Experience:

    • Lesson 5 Quiz
  • 9

    Lesson 6: Music; Influence and Benefits

    • Lesson 6: Music: Influence and Benefits

    • The Physiological Effects of Sound and Music

    • Benefits of Music

    • Influence of Music

    • Why Music is Important

    • Lesson 6 Quiz
  • 10

    Lesson 7: Properties of Music

    • Lesson 7: Properties of Music

    • Properties of Music

    • Tone

    • Time Elements

    • Melody

    • Harmony and Tonality

    • Texture

    • Dynamics

    • Practical Assignment - Learning Music Basics – Drums Alive® Rhythm Cards

    • Teaching Basic Rhythms

    • Lesson 7 Quiz

    • All Rhythm Cards

    • Whole Note

    • Half Note

    • Quarter Note

    • Eighth Note

    • Sixteenth Note
  • 11

    Lesson 8: Drumming

    • Drumming

    • What happens while drumming?

    • Lesson 8 Quiz
  • 12

    Lesson 9: Effects and Benefits of Drumming

    • Effects and Benefits of Drumming

    • 1. Brain and the Central Nervous System

    • The Miracle of The Human Brain

    • 2. Physiological Effects

    • 3. Immune System

    • 4. Therapy

    • 5. Stress

    • 6. Energy Expenditure

    • 7. Means for Expression and Healing

    • Benefits of Drumming:

    • Practical Experience

    • Lesson 9 Quiz
  • 13

    Lesson 10: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 1 of 7)

    • Lesson 10: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 1 of 7)

    • Physiology Video

    • Lesson 10 Quiz
  • 14

    Lesson 11: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 2 of 7)

    • Lesson 11: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 2 of 7)

    • Aerobic and Anaerobic energy supplies

    • Lesson 11 Quiz
  • 15

    Lesson 12: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 3 of 7)

    • Lesson 12: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 3 of 7)

    • Effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic functions

    • Lesson 12 Quiz
  • 16

    Lesson 13: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 4 of 7)

    • Lesson 13: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 4 of 7)

    • stretching techniques

    • Lesson 13 Quiz
  • 17

    Lesson 14: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 5 of 7)

    • Lesson 14: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 5 of 7)

    • Lesson 14 Quiz
  • 18

    Lesson 15: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 6 of 7)

    • Lesson 15: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 6 of 7)

    • Coordination

    • Lesson 15 Quiz
  • 19

    Lesson 16: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 7 of 7)

    • Lesson 16: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 7 of 7)

    • Practical Assignments

    • Lesson 16 Quiz
  • 20

    Lesson 17: Drums Alive Programming

    • Lesson 17: Drums Alive - A Brain and Body Program

    • Exercise Boosts Brain Power

    • The Drums Alive Chant

    • Practical Experience for the Brain and Body

    • Lesson 17 Quiz
  • 21

    Lesson 18: Wellness and Creativity

    • Lesson 18: Wellness

    • Wellness Beats

    • Practical Experience - Practice "Wellness Beats"

    • Creativity

    • Standing Wipeout

    • Lesson 18 Quiz

    • Practical Experience for Creativity
  • 22

    Lesson 19: Benefits and Components of Drums Alive®

    • Lesson 19: Benefits and Components of Drums Alive®

    • Components of a Successful Drums Alive® Program

    • Lesson 19 Quiz
  • 23

    Lesson 20: Equipment Required and Safety Tips

    • Equipment

    • Lesson 20: Equipment Required and Safety Tips

    • EQUIPMENT.docx

    • Safety

    • Target Heart Rate and Training Zone

    • PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

    • KARVONEN FORMULA CHART

    • Drumsticks

    • Parts of a Drumstick

    • Parts of a Drumstick (Video)

    • How to Put a Scarf on a Drumstick

    • Lesson 20 Quiz
  • 24

    Lesson 21: Drums Alive Basic Practical Techniques

    • Lesson 21: Drums Alive Basic Practical Techniques

    • Drumstick Skills

    • Fine Motor Skills

    • Lesson 21 Quiz
  • 25

    Lesson 22: Drums Alive® Basic Drumming Skills and Movements

    • Lesson 22: Drums Alive® Basic Drumming Skills and Movement Videos

    • Basic-Drumming-and-Locomotor-Skills (Print this PDF for easy reference)

    • Basic Drumming and Locomotor Skills

    • Basic Drumming and Locomotor Skills videos

    • Brain Beats 1

    • Brain Beats 2

    • Basic Locomotor Movements

    • Locomotor Skills Videos

    • Combined Drumming and Locomotor Movements:

    • Class Formations and Set Up

    • Formations

    • Lesson 22 Quiz

    • Practical Experience - Class Formations
  • 26

    Lesson 23: Drums Alive® Class Design

    • Lesson 23: Drums Alive® Class Design

    • Class Design Video

    • Warm Up

    • Cultural Drumming

    • Power Beats - Cardiovascular Training

    • Drumming Strong

    • Wellness Beats

    • Relax and Stretch

    • Relax and Stretch

    • KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER!!!

    • Lesson 23 Quiz
  • 27

    Lesson 24: Drums Alive® Choreography

    • Creating and Building Choreography

    • 32 Ct choreography square

    • How to Create a Verse Chorus Chorus Choreography

    • Drums Alive® Simple Choreography- Example

    • Celtic Sonja (High Intensity)

    • Practical Experience - Creating & Building Choreography

    • Drums Alive with Carrie Ekins DVD

    • Drums Alive With Carrie Ekins DVD Part 1

    • Drums Alive With Carrie Ekins DVD Part 2

    • Drums Alive With Carrie Ekins DVD Part 3

    • DRUMBATA (High Intensity)

    • Lesson 24 Quiz
  • 28

    Lesson 25: Additional Drumming Activities

    • Additional FUN Drumming, Rhythm, Clapping, and Movement Activities

    • Syllables and Drumming

    • Echo / Four Corners

    • Call and Response-Do you remember

    • Drum Your Name

    • Alphabet Game

    • making eyes

    • Let The Sunshine In Choreography/Lesson/Activity

    • Lesson 25 Quiz
  • 29

    Lesson 26: Summary and Additional Trainings

    • Lesson 26: Summary and Additional Trainings

    • Drums Alive Educations and Workshops:

    • References

    • Lesson 26 Quiz
  • 30

    DRUMS ALIVE BASIC DRUMMING AND DRUMMING WITH LOCOMOTOR SKILLS VIDEOS

    • Drums Alive® Introduction and Welcome from Carrie Ekins, Founder, Creator, and CEO

    • Your Building Blocks to Creating Drums Alive Choreographies and Routines

    • Drums Alive® Skills Illustrations

    • Drums Alive® Basic Drumming and Rhythmical Skills

    • Drums Alive® Basic Drumming with Locomotor Skills

    • Drums Alive® Basic Drumming Skills with Locomotor Movements and Music

    • Drums Alive Class Formations
  • 31

    Final Exam

    • Practical Exam Instructions

    • Final Exam

    • Final Exam
  • 32

    What's next?

    • You're a Licensed Drums Alive Instructor...What Now?
  • 33

    Final Survey

    • Final Survey

    • Final Survey

We are happy to now provide the online Basic course Payment plan

You can now become certified in the Online Basic course over a period of four months. Equal payments of $71.25 will be incurred at the start of each month. Your course will also gain access to new course content at the start of each month. At the start of the fourth month you will receive the last set of course content will be made available and you will be able to complete the final exam.

With Full Materials

Materials for the Drums Alive course will be shipped to you at the start of the second month.