Jorge L.

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

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Chicago, IL, 60652
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- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- In-Home Lessons: Yes
- In-Studio Lessons: Yes
- Ages: 5 & up
Subjects Taught

Drums, Music Performance, Percussion

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

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.

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.

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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, drummer/percussionist Ruben Alvarez, and drummer/vibraphonist Jarrett ...

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Helen W, Aunt (purchaser of drum lessons for nephew)

Jorge is doing a fantastic job. Chris has been excited about playing the drums for some time but Jorge has lit a fire in him that's bigger than just playing. He's excited about learning!! Chris's mom and I definitely selected the right instructor for Chris. We already see the improvement.

— February 13, 2011
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