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Joan Q.

Joan Q.

“Study with an experienced drummer and percussionist!”

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    Rialto, CA, 92376

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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, Percussion
    Education

    Eisenhower High School - General Education - 1999-2003
    Citrus College - Music - 2003-2007
    CSU Long Beach - Percussion Studies - Spring 2008-Present (degree complete)

    Specialties
    Music, Drumset, Percussion
    Jazz, Rock, Latin drumset. Classical Percussion (mallet percussion, snare), and Hand Percussion (congas, bongos).
    Lesson Details
    My lessons will focus on the foundations: technique and reading music. I will be providing the student with reading exercises/etudes to practice between lessons. My teaching will adjust according to the student's ability and pace. As the student progresses, we will work on applying the foundations to performing on their instrument and working on more advanced material.

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    About
    Joan is a passionate drummer and percussionist. She enjoys playing any genre of music such as rock, jazz, latin, reggae, R&B, classical and more. Joan works with many groups and artists throughout Southern California. She also had the opportunity to perform on TV shows such as Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Good Morning America, and the Ellen Show. Joan has received her Bachelors in Music with a concentration in Percussion Performance at California State University, Long Beach. She ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: Drumset, congas, bongos, cajon, auxiliary percussion.

    In-Home: I will provide teaching material (sight reading exercises, charts); unless the student decides to buy their own material. I expect the student to provide their own drumset, mallet instruments, sticks, mallets, etc.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 7 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Drum Lessons My sons experience with Joan as his drum teacher has been great! She is very knowledgeable in both her musicl skills and working well with young people. She took time to observe my son to fine which way he learns best. He is now getting the most out of each lesson. Most importantly he is happy with his progress and looks foward to his lesson each week. June 16, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by awsome teacher miss joan is an awsome teacher and knows what shes talking about... she doesnt leave behind and make sure you know the lesson before she goes on October 24, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Joan Q. It is such a pleasure to have Joan. My daughter had no formal music training and Joan's patience made it so much easier for her. She's extreemly knowledgable & very patient.....and very flexible with time changes etc. June 7, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Joan is a very knowledgeable, patient, & pleasant instructor. I've learned a lot over the past couple months. And every time I struggle with something new, she has a different technique or trick up her sleeve to help me overcome my difficulties. I've even recommended her to a couple friends, but they have yet to discover Joan's impressive talents. December 3, 2010
    Rated 5 out of 5 by I never thought I could do it Joan is always smiling.She has great patience.She is a good teacher. October 12, 2010
    Rated 5 out of 5 by My daughter just finished her third lesson with Joan, and I am amazed with what my child can do. Joan is doing a spectacular job with my daughter. Ever since Joan has come around my daughter is on the drums about 2 hrs a day and she sounds really great. I am happy and most of all my child is happy!!!!!!!!!!. I'll be keeping Joan around for a while. February 21, 2010
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Wonderful Instructor My son has completed his third drum lesson and has already learn to read music besides other fundamentals.He had no formal training,only played music by ear. I LIKE before his first class begun,Joan told him to bring a notebook ,because he would have homework and different exercises to practice. I see growth already! June 22, 2008

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