Drums with Lane P.

Let's get straight to it, I truly love teaching. Helping others attain the pure satisfaction that comes from musical accomplishment is one of my greatest joys. I strive to create an atmosphere that makes students feel comfortable so they are able to learn in a healthy way. Music should be fun and not something one feels forced to do, right? My goal is to stimulate creativity and inspire a drive in students to be the best musician they can be. I have taught a wide variety of students in terms of age and musical direction, and love working with you to find what you want to play. With my experience in areas such as, orchestral percussion to rock drumming, as well as winning scholarships and attending college, I am confident I can help you do whatever you want in music. Want to know a little more about my musical history? Here's a bio of my education and accomplishments: I am a drummer and percussionist currently residing in Denver, Colorado. I began studying piano at age 5 with Barbara Rubenstein from DePaul University as well as congas with esteemed world percussionist Doug Brush. During my high school years, I began studying four mallet marimba, drum set, and hand drumming with Sherri Dees (former associate professor, Arkansas State University). During this time I was chosen for the IMEA Honor Band and Orchestra twice, the McHenry County Honor Band, played drum set for five musicals, was the youngest player ever, at age 12, to be chosen for McHenry County Youth Orchestra where I played percussion for three seasons, was the drum captain of the CLC drum line for 2 years, was chosen by Mayor Aaron Shepley of Crystal Lake to perform originally composed drum set and marimba solos in the inaugural “Strikers Benefit Concert”, and was awarded the Outstanding Musician Award for sophomore, junior and senior years, the June Naponelli Memorial Fines Art Scholarship, and the national “John Philip Sousa Award” for excellence in music. I then went to study percussion at Northern Illinois University under professors Greg Beyer and Robert Chappell. During my time at NIU I won the orchestral mock auditions for snare drum and two mallets, was chosen to be the featured xylophone soloist for the NIU percussion ensemble and steel band, was the principle percussion in the NIU Philharmonic, and gave a solo percussion recital that was highly attended and received rave reviews. I have also been drumming with bands across the US. I have played all over the Chicago-land area, as well as throughout Wisconsin, Colorado and Arizona. I am currently set to record on the up coming album with 'The Silent Still' as well as record and release a solo percussion EP during 2013. *** Lesson Details *** As mentioned in my bio I am focused on making students feel comfortable in lessons. I believe this makes students perform at a higher level during lessons, as well as learn and retain information more efficiently. To do this I make lessons light but focused. When presenting material I explain in a streamlined fashion, with alternative methods whenever they are struggling. I try to make students smile and know that I'm learning right there with them. As cliche as it sounds I don't just teach, but learn the student. I can't help but innately find what methods of learning, problem solving and musical preferences each student has! Want to know what other students and teachers of mine think about me? Here are some testimonials to give you and idea: "Lane is a great teacher because of the way he blends music, technique, and improvising together. Lessons have never been boring, he even makes rudiments fun! If something is difficult, he'll always try a different approach to it, and in a matter of a few minutes, I'm playing it smooth as ever." - Daniel S. "Lane possesses an innate musicality, an extremely disciplined work ethic, and he is capable of centering himself under pressure. This rare combination of traits is a recipe for success in music and in life. You will be hard pressed to find a better mentor than Lane for your musical studies." - Dr.Gregory Beyer Associate Professor and Director of Percussion Studies Northern Illinois University President, Illinois Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society "To me, Lane was an extravagant instructor. He had shared his expertise by helping me develop strategies to work forward and learn rudiments in my music." - Peter C. "Lane is one of the most gifted drummers we have ever employed in the Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance. Lane was accompanist for our modern dance classes and I can honestly say he was as much of a "teacher" in the class as I was. The students absolutely loved having him around, and so did I. I would recommend Lane as an accomplished dance accompanist and musician, and commend him also as a decent, friendly, outgoing person who uses his accessible personality to bring his art to life in others." - Professor Paula Frasz School of Theater and Dance Northern Illinois University Here are some of the areas you can expect to learn on drum set, and percussion. These areas include, but are not limited to: Drum set: - Hand and foot technique (beginning to highly advanced) - Limb independence and coordination - Playing your favorite songs - How to sight read a rhythm chart - Rudiments (fundamentals of snare drumming) - Playing fills - Developing a unique and sophisticated musical vocabulary (making ''your" playing style) - How to play in a band - How to play a variety of styles - How to tune your drums quickly - How to set up your drums so they work with your body to be easier to play - How to listen critically and analytically Percussion: - Hand technique for snare drum and 2 mallet marimba/vibraphone/xylophone - Hand technique for 4 mallet marimba/vibraphone - How to sight read rhythm and melodic material - Play famous orchestral excerpts - How to play accessories such as concert tambourine - How to be a section leader or principal player *** Studio Equipment *** I own multiple full drum sets with space. Seating available. 2 dogs kept separate during lessons. Parking on the street or driveway. *** Specialties *** I plan lessons based on the students goals and interests. I work with the student to find these goals and areas of interest so they are learning what they want to learn, thus more attentive in lessons, motivated to practice, and overall having fun with music. I strive to always deliver instruction in a clear and streamlined fashion. When a student does not understand a concept I am presenting, I can nearly always find a different way way of explanation, through demonstration, notation, visualizations, ect... that is effective. Having heavily studied congas, djembe, marimba, orchestral percussion and drum set, I feel comfortable teaching a wide variety of students. I have also performed professionally and been paid in all the areas above. I am comfortable and have taught students in areas from concert snare drum to 4 mallet marimba to rock and jazz drumming.