Drums with Bill S.

I am a career musician and teacher. I am always looking for more good students, performance opportunities and studio session work. I began playing drums at the age of 10. I hold a Bachelor's degree, and am a Magna Cum Laude graduate of GA State University's Commercial Music Recording / Production program. I studied with Atlanta Symphony Principal Percussionist - Jack Bell, Mike Cebulski - Atlanta Ballet, Mark Yanchich - Atlanta Symphony, Robbie Coleman - Freddy Cole, and Ted Howe. As a career musician, I have played drums and percussion in more than 100 bands to date, touring mainly in the Eastern US, from the Mississippi east. I have performed with members of the Allman Bros., The Derek Trucks Band, The Atlanta Symphony, Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, The Dixie Dregs, Boston, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Col. Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue Unit, Blue Note recording artists Marcus Printup, Russell Malone, and many, many more. Let me tap on my vast knowledge and experience on the drums to provide you guidance as you travel your path to becoming all you can be on drums. *** Lesson Details *** I teach all styles, ages, and skill levels, and I am here to help you. I am serious about drums and drumming, but I do want you, the student to be comfortable in the lesson setting, so you will find I teach in a casual manner. I want you to have fun while you learn how to play! For your first lesson all you need is a pair of drumsticks and a plain spiral bound notebook. I will go over some basics, like how to hold the sticks, how to move the sticks, and begin introducing you to the rudiments of drums. I feel it is important that you learn how to read drum music, so I will have you get a good method book. I prefer Haskall Harr's Snare drum Method, Book I. For the drum set, I will write out exercises that start simple and build from there. I always try to give you info that is practical, and you can use to play music you choose. As time goes by, you will find yourself building confidence and competence as you meet and exceed your goals on your instrument. I will always encourage you to ask questions so can tailor the info to meet your specific needs and desires. If you have already been playing for a while, and need help, I encourage you to come to me. I will give you new good information, and help find the holes in your abilities, and fill them as you work towards your individual goals of becoming the kind of performer you want to be. Thanks for your time, I look forward to hearing from you! *** Studio Equipment *** Lesson room - Separate from main house. Seating for parents available. *** Specialties *** On the snare drum, or pad, I focus on the tradition of drums and drumming through the rudiments, concert style, and reading. On the drum set, I teach all styles of rock, jazz, fusion, R and B, country, blues, zydeco, and even polkas, etc.