Jerry G.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Drums, Piano, Music Performance, Music Theory, Percussion, Speaking Voice

Education

Univ. of Houston - Doctor of Education - Grad '87 (PhD degree received)

Specialties

Drumming has included oldies, classic rock, rock-n-roll, heavier rock styles (not "metal"), classic country, Modern country, R&B, Soul, Big Band, Funk, Disco and more. - Does NOT include modern metal, head-banger, rap, hiphop, grunge.

Vocals include oldies, country, Club acts (like Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, etc.), Rock, ballads, and more. Again, does not include Rap, hiphop or other similar styles.

Lesson Details

For drums...
You will learn the basics of music structure, how to provide a rhythmic foundation and then to embellish from there. We will play along with live music learning to hear and interpret what's going on in the music and how drums help create that sound. Stick control, posture, maneuvers and techniques along with hardware management and maintenance are all included with the focus on becoming a working and productive member of a band.

For piano...
Our approach will focus on simple ... music structures, basic fingering techniques, and other fundamentals while learning how music is built and structured. Students will play from simple music charts as well as learning to develop a musical "ear." Music theory is an understanding of how music is a composite of related components which is critical for interpreting, learning and performing. Piano is learned in the context of a music theory framework.

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Like English, Spanish, Chinese or Swahili, music is a language. Learning how to relate to, interpret and understand musical communication is fundamental to being a musician. Whether you play the dulcimer or the triangle or even a kazoo - whether you sing opera, pop music, backup harmonies or just hum with the radio, you are conversing musically and a deeper understanding of that phenomenon will enrich your life.

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About

Dr. Jerry G. has performed as a professional musician, drummer and vocalist for almost 50 years. He has a background in classical music and has studied theory and numerous instruments and vocals.

After playing hits in the 60’s, "Dr. J" performed as an organist doing 10 shows a week in '69 and '70 at, what is today, the Pabst/Riverside Theater in Milwaukee. Jerry played 6 nights a week in the 70’s and toured with the legendary Grand Ole Opry star, Webb Pierce. By the late 1990’s, ... after earning a Doctorate in Instructional Technology, Jerry was with Ernie Givens & The White Lies Band and won Nashville’s OCT “Indie” award as the best Country Band in the World in both 1999 and 2000. He is a highly versatile percussionist versed in a wide range of musical styles from rock and country to swing and jazz.

With almost 25 years as a university professor, he teaches instructional technology and graduate research for teachers. He is a widely published author, public speaker, stage actor, and pilot. And, as a 5th degree Taekwondo Master, he is a 5-time national medalist. As an astronomer, he operates his own observatory and serves as the Astronomy Lecturer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He is a member of MENSA and when not on stage with Legends and Legacies, he sings weekends with his solo show at local restaurants.

A connoisseur and performer of the great music of the past 50 years, Jerry is influenced by Louis Bellson, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Neil Peart. He now plays the South Carolina region with THE BAND where he plays “lead” drums !

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