K–12 curriculum

Drumming and hip hop curriculum for K–12 schools.

Two complete programs that teach music, history, and culture through rhythm. Teachers can use them on their own or bring in live instruction.

Two programs

Teach the rhythm and the reason.

Grades K–12

The Drum Speaks

Students explore African and Latin percussion traditions, learn the role of the drum as communication, and build rhythm skills lesson by lesson.

Grades K–12

Hip Hop Culture

A study of hip hop's roots and elements, connecting its beats back to the drum traditions that shaped them.

From the classroom

The curriculum in action.

Music videos made with students Maico taught African drum and hip hop.

Music video made with Maico's African drum and hip hop students · Watch on YouTube
Another music video made with his students · Watch on YouTube

Options

One classroom or a whole district.

Classroom edition

$49and up

One classroom

  • Downloadable lesson plans
  • Activities and teacher guides

School and district licensing

Customquote

Multiple teachers or schools

  • Licenses for your whole team
  • Training for your staff

Residency

Customquote

Maico teaches in person

  • Several weeks at your school
  • Ends in a student performance

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