A: Thanks for your interest in Drums Alive! We would be thrilled to have you join our team of officially trained and licensed instructors. To get started, we recommend signing up for the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training course. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills you need to teach Drums Alive classes or sessions. Whether you’re a fitness professional, an educator or schoolteacher, or a therapist, this course is essential to get you started. Once you complete the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training, you can refine your skills and knowledge depending on your interests and the audience you serve.

A: We want to ensure you have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively conduct a Drums Alive class or session, so we highly recommend that you have a nationally recognized certification in health and fitness (such as American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aerobics and Fitness Association of American (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)), OR a college degree in physical education, health, fitness, sports, sports medicine, therapy, music, dance, or related fields of study. Additionally, it is preferable that you have previously taught movement classes safely and effectively. Lastly, you must be currently certified in CPR and first aid.

A: We’d be more than happy to help you register your group of people for Drums Alive trainings and save you the hassle of registering individually. Please email us at hello@drums-alive.com and we’d be glad to assist you!

A: We gladly accept purchase orders. Please feel free to email them to hello@drums-alive.com and don’t forget to include your phone number in case we have any questions.

A: We accept credit/payment cards, check, and ACH.

A: The Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training can typically be finished in 10-14 hours, but we encourage you to take the time and really engage with the material. Get to know the program and become comfortable with the contents. Once you have completed the course, it is essential that you practice what you have learned. This will give you the confidence to deliver a great class for your first lesson. Please note – you have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. Exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to us at hello@drums-alive.com with any special requests. 

A: We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you may need to cancel your registration. If that’s the case, we’re happy to help. If you’ve completed 25% or less of the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Online Training course, or the Drums Alive Golden Beats Online course, or the DRUMTASTIC Online Training Course and you request to cancel within one year of your registration, we’ll refund your payment minus a $75 processing fee. If you’ve completed more than 25% of the training or your request to cancel comes more than one year since your registration, unfortunately, no refund will be issued.

A: If you’re planning on working with healthy, active individuals with no mobility issues, you’re all set after completing the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training–you can start teaching Drums Alive classes/sessions right away! To become a master at delivering the Drums Alive program, it’s important to review and practice the many resources available in the Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training online course. We highly recommend joining the Drums Alive Membership. The membership will give you access to choreography videos, games, and activities for all ages, webinars, exclusive discounts, and a private Facebook group to connect with other Drums Alive instructors.

A: No, you are not required to join the Drums Alive membership. However, if you would like to maintain your license as a Drums Alive Instructor, then you have the option to either complete another Drums Alive training, purchase one of our DRUMTASTIC curricula (the Full or Mini Curriculum Kit, or the DRUMTASTIC Mathematics in Motion Curriculum Kit), or join the Drums Alive Membership before your one-year anniversary after successfully completing a Drums Alive training.

A: We’re thrilled to support you in continuing to use the Drums Alive program with your students and clients! Enrollment is open from the 1st to the 3rd of each month, and we’ll need to verify your qualifications first. To do that, we’ll need to see proof that you’ve completed a Drums Alive training or purchased a DRUMTASTIC Curriculum. We’re excited to help you on your journey with Drums Alive!

A: To learn more about the membership and its price, please click the link provided. We look forward to having you join us!

A: Once you have completed a Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training or purchase a DRUMTASTIC Curriculum, you’ll receive a one-year license to be an official Drums Alive instructor. To keep your license valid for another year, you have a few choices: you can complete another Drums Alive training, purchase one of our curriculum packages, or join our Drums Alive Membership for access to exclusive benefits. We want to make sure you are always up-to-date, so we will send you reminders to renew your license in advance. You can learn more about the Drums Alive license renewal process here. Thank you for being a part of the Drums Alive family!

A: No need to worry – all you need is to be a licensed Drums Alive Instructor to teach these classes/sessions.

A: Congratulations on successfully completing the Drums Alive training! Unfortunately, only our highly-trained and qualified Drums Alive Master Trainers are licensed to conduct Drums Alive Instructor trainings. Anyone wanting to teach Drums Alive classes/sessions must complete the official Drums Alive training(s). Please remember that failure to abide by this policy will result in termination of your license as a Drums Alive Instructor. Thank you for understanding.

A: Drums Alive instructors are NOT employees of Drums Alive. You are in control of your own schedule and rates when teaching Drums Alive classes/sessions. Make sure to check with the facility you are teaching at to ensure you meet their requirements.

A: If you work with individuals who have mobility challenges, we highly recommend completing the Drums Alive Golden Beats training. This program will help enhance motivation, fitness adherence, and physical, social, and emotional health. With independence, comes a longer, higher quality of life. We also recommend the Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC Ability Beats / Kids Beats 1 Reloaded MP3+MP4 download which is a thoughtfully curated collection of 20 songs and 13 accompanying choreographies that provide a brain and body workout that integrates kinesthetic awareness, neuro-muscular skills, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength and wellness activities while fostering creativity and inclusion.

We also suggest getting the DRUMTASTIC BASIC CURRICULUM for ready-made lesson plans for both children and adults. This program has over 100 lesson plans and Teacher Cue Cards, videos, and music that align with Physical Education and Music Education National Standards. It includes an annual subscription to all the DRUMTASTIC Lesson Plans and their resources and access to the DRUMTASTIC Online Training course. This will provide you with structure and guidance to quickly, easily, and effectively implement the Drums Alive program into your fitness facility or recreation facility. 

A: The Drums Alive Golden Beats Instructor Training requires approximately 15-18 hours to complete, however, we recommend taking the time and immersing yourself in the material. Becoming familiar and comfortable with the content is essential for delivering a successful class when you begin teaching. After finishing the course, don’t forget to practice what you’ve learned to give you the confidence to lead your first lesson. Please note – you will have six months to complete the course from the date of registration. Exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis–please reach out to us at hello@drums-alive.com with any special requests.

A: You will have one year to complete the course, starting on February 15, 2023. For those who registered prior to February 15, 2023, you will have until February 15, 2024 to complete the course and retain access to the course materials. If you register on or after February 15th, 2023, you will have six months to complete the course from the date of registration. Exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis–please reach out to us at hello@drums-alive.com with any special requests. Please note that if you do not complete the course within the specified timeframe, you will lose access to the course materials and you will need to register and pay for the course again at the current price.

A: We understand that it’s important to stay motivated and on track when taking any course. That’s why we set an expiration date for the Drums Alive Basic instructor Training and the Drums Alive Golden Beats course. This is to help ensure that learners complete the training in a timely manner and make the most of the valuable information they can gain from the course. We encourage you to use this deadline as motivation to work through the material and not procrastinate, so that you can implement what you learn and make a positive impact on your clients.

A: Yes, we do offer in-person trainings for groups of 15 people or more. Our master trainers are highly trained and qualified, and they can come to your facility to provide the training. If you’re interested in hosting an in-person training session, just send us an email at hello@drums-alive.com and we’ll be glad to discuss the details and pricing with you.

A: Absolutely! We offer virtual trainings for groups of 10 people or larger. We have highly-trained and qualified master trainers who can provide the training through Zoom or other virtual meeting platform. If you’re interested in attending or hosting a virtual training, please email us at hello@drums-alive.com and we’ll be happy to discuss the details and pricing options with you.

A: We don’t currently offer Continuing Education Credits/Units (CEUs) for our courses, but we have helped many of our students successfully petition for them. We are working on offering CEUs for therapists and we’ll be sure to make an announcement when they become available. Keep an eye out on our newsletters and social media for updates.

A:  West Music is the exclusive distributor for Drums Alive equipment and instruments! We’ve partnered with them to provide the best quality products to help you get the most out of our curriculum and trainings. Check out the variety of Drums Alive options they have to offer here: http://www.westmusic.com/drums-alive/default.htm

A:  We would be happy to help you out. Please email us at hello@drums-alive.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can – usually within 3 business days or sooner. Thanks for your interest in Drums Alive!.