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Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Ages: 5 & up
In-Home Lessons: Yes
In-Studio Lessons: Yes
Online Lessons: No
Subjects Taught In Person
Drum
Education
University of North TX - - 1973-1980 (not complete)
Specialties
All Styles, Use the Chapin book, Stick Control and many many more. Rock, Jazz, Country, Latin
Lesson Details
As far as what you can expect from me, I am a pretty laid back teacher. I tailor your program to your goals. If you want music to be a hobby or a vocation I can help you attain those goals. I use only the best and widely supported books and approach. • First, develop the hands. I use the George Stone book, Stick Control for this. • Second, independence. For this, I use the Jim Chapin book, Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer. • Third, learning all the basic drum beats.
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I use a number of books, techniques, as well as all kinds of recorded music for this. You will get your own personalized lesson plan every week. I will also spend as much time as you want learning any song that you want to learn.
OK, so who is Clinton L? First let me say that I am a person who loves music and loves to teach! I was very lucky in that my father was a musician. His main instrument was the Steel Guitar but he played just about every instrument except drums. That is how I kind of got my start and I followed in his footsteps.
I started banging on the drums when I was 8 years old. When I was a sophomore in High School I joined the Stage Band as well as starting a combo. I actually did my first
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professional gig when I was 13. Our stage band won numerous awards. It was an honor to have had the opportunity to contribute to that success. I was also fortunate enough to celebrate a few outstanding musician awards along the way.
After high school, it was off to NTSU, now UNT. I was lucky enough to get a scholarship and attended UNT for over six years. It was then that I began private teaching.
Now I am a full time musician and teacher. I believe one of my biggest strengths is the ability to communicate with all levels of students and work at their pace. Besides being professionally trained I have had the opportunity to not only study but to also play almost every kind of music. I have studied with internationally acclaimed teachers and clinicians as well as sharing the stage with big name entertainers such as Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Johnny Cash, Blood Sweat and Tears, and the Doobie Brothers just to name a few. I am adept at teaching all styles, both by ear and by music. Regardless if you are just picking up the sticks or you are more advanced and want to take your chops to the next level, I can assist you in achieving your goals. And if you do decide to study with me, having fun is also guaranteed!
In-Studio: I have a home studio dedicated to teaching. You will be playing on a state of the art, Roland TD 20 electronic kit. I also have the ability to record our sessions.
In-Home: I have everything you need including drum sticks.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by MichaelS4 feedback
Clint is very patient with Caleb and very supportive. We are very pleased with the experience Caleb is having and the progress Caleb is making.
March 29, 2011
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