WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE THOMAS LANG BOOT CAMP
You don’t have to be an advanced player -- you just have to be a determined player. This is a camp for drummers who are not afraid to break a sweat and get a few blisters. During teaching hours (9 am to 1pm and 2 to 6 pm) there are only a few short breaks and all the “hanging and chilling” will be done while working on your chops.
All students will be playing on a standard snare and kick drum practice pad, or on a full practice pad kit. If you own a practice kit you are welcome to bring it to the camp. If you don’t own one -then you should get one!
We can provide DW practice kits for all students who don’t yet own a practice set. All the gear can be purchased at the camp for a very, very good price.
Students should bring their own double pedals but we can provide DW 2000 series double pedals if necessary. These pedals are also for sale for a very, very good price. Students are also required to bring their own sticks, and notepads.
The Camp in Warsaw Poland coming up is 750.00. that would buy 1) a new drum set, 2) a lot of private lessons. My fatherly advice would be to find a teacher locally and get some real 1 on 1 attention. The Thomas Lang camp is 20 people for 8 hours a day. That is 24 minutes each person in a 1 on 1 situation. On the other hand, 750.00 divided by 24 hours over three days is only 31.00 per hour. Not bad for a decent teacher and Thomaas is more than decent. Tough call.
Also the cost of the hotel for three days. Have fun with your decision.