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Jorge L.

Member Since 2010

Jorge L.

TakeLessons Instructor

Chicago, IL, 60652

Subjects Taught

Drums, Music Performance, Percussion

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S. Kostner Ave.

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Ages: 5 & up
Levels: Beginner to advanced

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Chicago Drum and Percussion Instructor helps you or you child in understanding the world of rhythm

About Me

I was born in Mexico City but was raised in the city of Chicago. I began playing drums at age 13 and was mostly self taught until my senior year of High School. That year I attended the Merit School of Music studying with percussionist Doug Brush. I went on to attend Roosevelt University’s Music Conservatory, studying classical percussion under percussionist Ed Harris and then transferred to Columbia College where I was able to study with drummer’s Frank Donaldson and Tom Hipskind, ...

Lesson Details

I like to set specific goals for a student in order to help establish the foundations necessary to become proficient as a drummer or percussionist. However, I also like to cater lessons to the students specific goals. Whether the goal is playing in a garage band, working through concert band or drum line repertoire, or beginning the journey towards becoming a professional musician, I set lessons based on these goals and through music styles the student prefers to focus on.

For ...

Jorge has been a Chicago private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2010. Jorge is a certified local music teacher.

Subjects Taught

Drums Music Performance Percussion

My Specialties

I specialize in teaching Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Afro-Cuban/Brazilian styles. However I can teach most main stream styles, such as Alternative Rock, Country, Pop, and Hip Hop.

My Education

Columbia College Chicago - Jazz Studies - Instrumental Performance - Percussion - Fall 2005- Fall 2009 (Bachelor's degree received)
Roosevelt University Music Conservatory - Instrumental Performance - Classical Percussion - Fall 2004 (not complete)

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Lesson rates vary depending on the length of the lesson (we offer 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute lessons), and the actual location of the lesson (we offer lessons in your home or our teacher's studio). Lessons are paid for in advance by Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Sorry, no cash.

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