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Drums with Brandon W.

San Jose, California

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
BM - Jazz Studies

    About Brandon W.

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    I am an aspiring musician and drum set artist who has previously taught private and group lessons in Southern California. I have several years of live performance experience involving a myriad of musical styles and would love to spread my knowledge and love of drums and music to new students. Currently, I am about to complete a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at San Jose State University, and have studied with several world class private instructors (including Trey O'Toole, Matthew Talmage, and Jason Lewis), lending to a unique approach to the instrument and teaching. Focus on the drum set involves the ability to get students counting, reading, and playing in a musical and dynamic way while having fun and working towards the student's individual goal. Interested students of any age are welcome.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Park Ave

    Teaching Hours

    Thursday
    8 PM-10 PM
    Friday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-1 PM
    3 PM-7 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Private Drum Instructor

    Feb, 2013 - Present

    Park Avenue Music Center

    One on one lessons teaching drum set artistry of all styles. Hand/percussion lessons also available.

    Drum/Percussion Instructor

    Mar, 2008 - Aug, 2010

    Pulse Drumming

    Taught regular weekly group lessons on djembe and basic African rhythms/percussion. Substituted for drum set instructor when needed.

    Musical Coordinator (Drum/Percussion Instructor)

    Feb, 2008 - Aug, 2010

    Boys & Girls Club

    Provided drum and percussion lessons to students throughout the Rio School District of Oxnard, CA through the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme's After School Music Program.

    Freelance Musician/Performer

    Jun, 2005 - Present

    Brandon W.

    Performs on the drum set in many live musical settings in addition to providing private instruction on the instrument.

    Education

    Studied Drum Set - Reading, Musicality, Technique, Performance Pedagogy

    Aug, 2001 - Jul, 2007

    Trey O'Toole - Individual Private Study

    BM - Jazz Studies

    Jan, 2011

    San Jose State University - Jason Lewis

    Studied Percussion and Hand/Stick Technique

    Aug, 2005 - May, 2008

    Matthew Talmage (Ventura College)

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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