USARD Rudimental Foundations
Educator Membership
Join the USARD Educator Network and share your expertise with the next generation of rudimental drummers. Membership is required to participate in the Rudimental Foundations program.
$75
Annual Educator Membership
USARD Educator Network
- Official USARD Educator designation and profile on usard.org
- Host lessons on the Rudimental Foundations platform
- Connect directly with students — no restrictions on your relationships
- Retain 100% ownership of all content you create
- Access to the USARD educator community and convention events
- Featured in USARD promotional materials and directory
- Full USARD annual membership included
Apply to Become an Educator
Step 1: Submit your application with bio, teaching background, and a sample lesson. Step 2: After admin review and approval, you'll receive a payment link to activate your $75 annual educator membership. Step 3: Your profile goes live in the USARD Educator Network.
What's Included
Your $75 annual membership covers your USARD membership, your educator profile on the website, hosting for your lesson content on the Rudimental Foundations platform, and access to the full educator community. There are no additional hosting fees or revenue-sharing requirements.
How It Works
Start by completing the multi-step Educator Application with your bio, teaching background, sample lesson, and signed Instructor Participation Agreement. Once approved by USARD admins, you'll receive a payment link to activate your membership and your profile will go live.
Common Questions
Do I need to be an existing USARD member?
The $75 Educator membership includes a full USARD annual membership. If you're already a member, your membership will be upgraded to Educator status.
Can I teach independently and on the platform?
Absolutely. The program is non-exclusive. You retain all rights to your content, your student relationships, and your independent teaching activities.
What if I'm not approved as an educator?
If your application isn't accepted, your membership still stands as a full USARD annual membership. You're welcome to reapply in the future.
What content do I need to provide?
Start with a sample lesson — a short video, PDF sheet music, or MusicXML file. Your initial course can be modest (4–8 lessons). Quality matters more than quantity.
Is there a revenue-sharing requirement?
No. During the current growth phase there is no revenue sharing. Any future arrangements would be optional, transparent, and require a separate written agreement.