Drums with Andrew C.

• Been playing the drums for 15 years, including years of taking formal lessons and playing in different bands. • Genres include Rock, Hardcore, Jazz, Metal, Acoustic rock, Folk and more. • Currently playing in a band in Manchester, NH that plays shows around the MA/NH/VT/ME area and has played gigs opening up for national tours. *** Lesson Details *** What You Can Expect From Lessons: • Basics of playing the drums. • How to hold sticks correctly. (There is a wrong way!) • How to set up a drum kit. • How to count the beats in a measure. • How to tune a drum. • Drum rudiments and different techniques. • Beginner drum beats and fills. After developing a solid foundation, we'll move on to: • Song structure and how to play with a band. • Playing along with popular songs. • For Intermediate players: Double kick, ghost notes, odd time signatures, off-beat playing and more! *** Studio Equipment *** ddrum Diablo Punx 5-Piece Drum Set (All white finish) - 22" Kick drum - 12" Mounted tom - 14" and 16" Floor toms Zildjian Z3 15" Hi-hats Zildjian A Custom 18" Fast Crash Zildjian K Dark 18" Thin Crash Sabian HHX X-Plosion 18" Crash Sabian HHX Evolution 20" Ride Zildjian Oriental 18" China Zildjian Zil-Bel 6" Bell Meinl Soundcaster 10" Fusion Splash Wuhan 12" China Pearl P-2002B PowerShifter Eliminator Double Pedal *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide a snare drum, drum sticks, practice pad, and drum key. *** Specialties *** -Understanding how to compliment a band -Adding creative fills while still keeping time -Using Double kick to enhance, but not overshadow your playing