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Progressive Lessons
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Video Class Styles
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Amazing Result
Instructional Classes
Step-by-step instructional video class for every single lesson throughout the entire book to guide you to Monster success!
PadLab™ Practice
Our exclusive revolutionary practice tool gives you the ability to practice each lesson with Monster control like never before.
Play Along Videos
Once you have completed the lesson and practiced with PadLab™ it’s time to play along with Mark to some awesome original music from around the world, solidifying every concept.
Your Monster Instructor, Mark Wessels
Mark's Bio
What Savage Skills Will You Learn?
FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES
A solid foundation of technique is necessary to become a great drummer or percussionist. Mark will guide you in an easy to follow step-by-step process that will build one skill on top of another, creating a pathway to success!
MUSIC READING
Learning to read music shouldn’t be a mystery! Throughout the Fresh Approach lessons, you’ll be introduced to music theory concepts, with easy to follow exercises that will teach you the basics of how to read music, from the beginning to advanced levels.
PHRASING & MUSICIANSHIP
Learn the nuances of phrasing and stylistic interpretation that is necessary to become a Monster Musician. Mark's fresh exercises and etudes will reinforce fundamentals AND will take your musical expression to new heights!
BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL PERCUSSIONIST
DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT!
With over 250,000 copies in print, “A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum” is one of the world’s best selling percussion methods of all time.
In just 30 minutes a day, MARK WESSELS will guide you step-by-step through the entire book.
YOU GOT THIS!
A Monster Method PERFECT for...
BEGINNING PERCUSSIONISTS
Learning Drums is a challenge, especially if you only have band class once in a while. What about all that time in between? How do you know if you're playing the right way? With Mark's video classes, PadLab™ practice tool and Play Along videos, beginning Percussionists will never guess again! All the info needed to be a Monster Drummer is only a few clicks away.
TEACHERS & BAND DIRECTORS
Your Beginning, Middle School AND High School Percussion curriculum is now DONE! Just login and hit play for instant learning and fun for ALL of your Percussionists of all ages and abilities! There's no better way to guide your beginners, and your advanced students will come back again and again to ensure their Monster Musical growth well into high school concert band and Drumline season.
PARENTS
It's tough knowing where to go for your kids when they want to learn an instrument, ESPECIALLY the Drums, right?!? Mark's books have been the most trusted source for nearly 30 years, and now he's available 24/7 online so you could even Drum along too and learn together! With professional step-by-step guidance, online practice tools, progress tracking and play along videos, your future Monster Drummer now has everything they need to succeed in school band, jazz band, Drumline, Drum Set and beyond.
ADULT LEARNERS
It's never too late to learn to Drum, and Mark's online series is perfect for anyone of any age who wants a solid foundation in Drumming, Percussion & music. All the skills learned will apply directly to Drum set, Mallet Percussion, Piano, Guitar, even Singing. Monster Musicianship is finally in your reach and accessible on all computers and mobile devices!
Redefining "Fresh"Again
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Over 300,000 copies in print
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The world’s best selling Drum method book
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THE go-to method for new Percussionists since 1992
AND NOW YOU GET...
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Step-by-Step videos for each and every lesson from Mark himself
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PadLab™ - A revolutionary online practice tool for every exercise & etude
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Original Play Along videos to test your skills after every class
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24/7 access from any computer or mobile device
"His videos showcase the highest quality."
Not only does this open the door for many more kids to participate in percussion, it allows the students to work at home and still receive quality instruction. His videos showcase the highest quality of information, instruction, and production. I would recommend this to anyone!
Chris Retschulte
Percussion Director
Rockhill HS, Prosper, TX
"King Midas of Percussion Education."
Mark Wessels is the 'King Midas' of percussion education. Everything he has put out, from the 5-Minute Theory books to the most recent edition of the Fresh Approach video series, has been solid gold! My 45+ years of performing and teaching says that one couldn't go wrong using Mark's methods. I heartedly recommend the Fresh Approach methods video series!
Neil L. Quinn
Vic Firth Artist, Educator
Lake Charles, LA
"WAY better than searching on YouTube!"
Drums are awesome, and there's so much to find online. YouTube has been my go-to until now, but this is WAY better! I usually watch and play along from my phone, and PadLab is my new favorite game (tho I know it's totally not a game).
Cassy
Future Monster Drummer
Lansing, MI
"Mark has done it again!"
This collection of videos are more than just tutorials, students can follow along in a structured private lesson with warm up time, technique development, and new theory to be covered. The videos would be wonderful to to assist band directors structure their beginner percussion class and have students follow along at home. This is exactly what the percussion community needs in these times!
Shannon Jacobs
Percussion Instructor, Arranger,
Clinician, Adjudicator
Forney, TX
"5th & 6th grade Percussion are my FAVORITE classes now!"
I love teaching beginning band students, but as a woodwind specialist, I didn't think I would ever be truly comfortable with my percussion students. 5th and 6th grade percussion are my favorite classes now thanks to this online series from Mark and Rhythm Monster!
Jennifer K.
Arts & Band Faculty
Richmond, CA
"Do Yourself a Favor and subscribe now!"
It is always fun to get the information straight from the source. Mark begins each lesson with warm-ups to develop and reinforce great technique and sound quality. This would be great for beginners as well as a way to review for the older students. He presents all materials in a cear and concise manner making learning efficeint and— most importantly— FUN! Since we're all in aweird place with a combination of virtual and in person learning, this program is worth eery penny for the young percussionist. Do yourself a a favor and subscribe now!
