Purpose of Program

Musical Expressions Experience Bucket Drumming program is dedicated to Mississippi youth interested in learning the basics of music theory, rhythms, and introduction to a musical instrument. The“Bucket Drumming Experience”, programming is funded and made possible by the Mississippi Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the performing arts of all genres of music, to educate and enrich the community through exposure to visual and performing arts, and to encourage the excellence of music.

Our Bucket drumming program will be offered in-house as an after-school enrichment program and will be offered to local school districts and youth organizations as a free education workshop. Upon partnership, our team will travel to local sites to teach programming once a week.

For Special Needs Youth, Teens and Adults

We are only accepting 15 students per session, for this one-of-a-kind 8 week course.

• A fun, interactive course that will teach learners to play drum/percussion instruments with drumsticks on buckets, as well as beginner lessons

• The benefits of this course on Bucket Drumming: listening skills, rhythmic skills, following (and leading), note value study and music patterns, feeling the beat, and expressing music on a variety of percussion instruments

• For youth/teens with special needs (disabilities)

• Ages 4-16 years

• 60-minute weekly for 8 weeks

• Lessons will be videoed for practice at home

• Group Sessions

Materials Included: 

• Method Book

• 5 Gallon Bucket

• Drum Sticks

• Note: We will supply the bucket for in-studio lessons. Optional- If you desire a bucket for home practice sessions, we will give purchasing information.

We are only offering one class and will accept 15 students per session. First come-first serve for availability. There will be two sessions a day!

Offered Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. at M.E.E. Studio located on the third floor of the Jackson Medical Mall 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave. STE 3330 Jackson, MS 39213

Course dates February 12th – May 2025

1st $50.50 tuition payment due by February 12th, 2025, please set up with auto account with the office

• Or you may pay one full payment ($100.00) when booking, (billed through the office) Contact Chelsea Young, Executive Director (601)-944-5445 for more information

• No refunds or credit for missed or cancelled lessons (Bonus … the lessons will be recorded for at home study and review!)  

What is Bucket Drumming?

Bucket drumming is a drumming method that is accessible to everyone! Plastic buckets and other objects, such as glass bottles, pots, and pans, are utilized to make rhythms - no drum kit required! Imagine how many beats you can make with just a bucket!

Why Bucket Drumming?

The heart of all music is rhythm. Rhythm, regardless of genre or instrument, gives music vitality and meaning. Many students have difficulty reading and playing rhythms. Bucket drumming is becoming increasingly popular since it is inexpensive, accessible, and can be practiced anywhere. Furthermore, it is an excellent introduction to rhythmic abilities, percussion instruments, and even small children may learn basic beats and recognize notation. This lesson is an excellent introduction to drumming or a door opener to other instruments.