*actual date 3/6* While Chris initially struggled with some reading concepts he's shown excellent improvement and was able to decipher these 16th note rhythms almost entirely on his own after a brief explanation. The two Rush songs he's been working on have been a great challenge and he's doing a very good job progressing through them. They've presented an excellent opportunity to talk about technique and the importance of staying relaxed while playing difficult parts. Toward the end of class we practiced an exercise using 16th notes around the kit to improve coordination and speed while maintaining clarity and precision.