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Louis W.

Louis W.

“Professional percussionist will help you with drums, mallets, timpani and many ethnic percussion ins”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Ages: 5 & up
    Subjects Taught
    Drums, Percussion, Singing, Music Performance, Music Theory
    Education

    NYU - Childhood Education - 2006-Present (Bachelor's degree received)
    NYU - Music Education - 2002-2006
    Great Neck North Senior High School - General Studies - 1977-1981

    Specialties
    I teach with the Kodaly method in mind in that you develop your ear and inner hearing. I teach all styles of music/genres. I am a percussionist and have many years experience with the classical percussion instruments, and can teach you the proper technique of play snare drum, mallets, timpani and focus on tuning, touch and expression. I also teach drumset and many ethnic rhythms and how to feel the rhythm.
    Lesson Details
    I bring a very rich musical palate to you. I work with each musician. I firmly believe that we can learn from each other. I bring you the tools to learn staff notation, rhythm, beat and spend time teaching you how to read and write and understand music. I work at your pace but will make it challenging in a fun educational way.
    I teach begginers, intermediate and advanced percussion. I will teach you the important rudiments, mallet technique, how to tune timpani, and properly play them. ...
    About
    My name is Louis and I have been playing percussion and drums for over 30 years. I grew up in Michigan with constant exposure to music and brought it with me to New York where I have been living since the late 60's. I am always expanding my knowledge of music of music from all cultures.
    I currently play timpani with the Band of Long Island and the North Shore Symphony Orchestra. I also have been playing 3rd Surdo with Samba New York as well as Singing with the Glass Menagerie. I have ...
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