Theory
* Sheet-music reading
* Drum phrasing
* Polyrhythm basics (3:2, 4:3)
Practical Skills
* Advanced rudiments (flams, drags, hybrid rudiments)
* Independence exercises
* 140–160 BPM grooves
Band Participation
* Play complex arrangements
* React to real-time band cues
Studio Experience
* Multi-mic drum recording session
Certification Parameters
* Execute advanced rudiments cleanly
* Demonstrate polyrhythm patterns
Exam Pattern
* Theory (30)
* Rudiments test (40)
* Performance (30)
