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Levels: Beginner to Advanced
In-Home Lessons: Yes
In-Studio Lessons: Yes
Ages: 5 & up
Subjects Taught
Drums, Music Performance, Music Recording, Percussion
Education
Oswego State University - Music/History - 1/2006-8/2008 (Bachelor's degree received)
Onondaga Community College - Music/Humanities - 8/2004-12/2005
Specialties
I can teach all styles of drum set and specialize in rock and fusion. I also specialize in drumline marching percussion instruments.
Lesson Details
The rehearsal environment is very advanced with two drumsets, both with recording capabilities, to monitor progress and provide tracking of learned skills. You can play on a drumset that is adapted to your desired style and we can even play together for a more refined learning process. You will be given a folder online that contains your personal recordings which allows you to practice lesson material at home as well as remind you of lesson topics and my instructions regarding each
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element.
My lessons are very relaxed and easygoing. I have an inviting personality which connects well with all students. I have all the tools you'll need to enhance your drumming as well as your character.
I am a percussionist from Syracuse, NY. I work with multiple award winning Field Band, Percussive Theater and Winterguard groups as a concept designer, drill writer and audio editor. I marched four years of drum corps and podiumed in the 2006 I&E event on tenor drums. I have even written a book called Quadratics for advanced tenor drummers. I own a custom drum shop and sell drums internationally. I am an endorsed drumset artist and perform with local groups in a variety of styles including
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progressive, fusion, alternative and experimental.