Hesperia, CA Drum Lessons

Snare Drum
-Proper sitting & standing posture
- Care & tuning of snare drum
- Proper grips and hand placement
- Stone & Moeller technique
-Basic rudiments development single stroke, double stroke, open stroke rolls, single, double, triple paradiddles, flams, flam taps, flamadiddle, flam accent, ruff family
- Reading simple rhythms & notes, whole, half, quarters, 8ths, 16ths, 8ths note triplets and 16ths note triplets
- Develop time keeping skills, working with a metronome or click track

Drum Set
- Intermediate drum set book
- Reading various time signatures
- More style studies such as, reggae, latin, gospel, rock, jazz, blues, samba, r&b etc...
- Enhance time keeping skills, working with a metronome or click track
- Use of brushes, mallets and hot rods on drum set
- Double bass drumming concepts
- Development creativity and endless ideas on the drum set for grooves, solos and drum fills

I grew up playing and listening to jazz and rock music. That is my main focus in the beginning. We will start simple rudiments and beats for snare and drumset and grow from there. Technique, control and passion.

Styles:

Rock
Pop
Blues
Funk
Jazz
Fusion
Afro-Cuban
Brazilian

Learn everything you'll need to know about drum set technique, keeping solid tempos, and professional grooves that will set you apart from your peers and the competition.

Do you feel the beat? Whether it be listening to your favorite song, going to a concert, or making your own band, the drum adds flavor and sets the mood! Learn the basics of rhythm, style, and speed with the drum.

Some students are more serious about the drums than others and that's totally fine! My lessons are designed to work with the student, establish goals, and accomplish those goals. Some of those goals could be learning a song, a rudiment, or a type of coordination like a "beat." As long as the student is having fun and learning about music there will be progress.

I focus on drum grooves such as Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Latin, Swing, Rock, and RnB. I have experience from multiple drum teachers, and have attended Cuesta College (A.A. in Music Performance) and CSUSB (B.A. in Music). If you're a beginner or are looking to improve on some new ideas and techniques, I'd be glad to teach you.

Primary focus: Drums

I began taking drum-kit lessons at the age of 7, and have not stopped playing since. In high school, I participated in the drum line for all four years, serving as drum captain as a senior. Participating in the group was a year round commitment with exceptionally high standards of musicianship, which would ultimately serve as one of the defining factors in my proficiency with percussion today.

All ages and skill levels are welcome! We will work together to assess what your learning style, and will cater the lessons to fit you and your own development as a drummer. We will cover all the basics as needed, but I also recognize and understand the desire to see clear results quickly! I will get you drumming along to your favorite songs in no time! I'm looking forward to getting started!

My name is Christian Finger and I am a professional drummer and educator born and raised in Germany and have been living in the US since 2001; I have been performing and teaching for over 30 years and hold a BA in teaching and an MA in drum set and percussion.

I have been teaching students in all age ranges, worked at several music schools in Germany and in New York; taught at the Long Island University and conducted master classes at Music Colleges and Workshops at other places like the famous Goethe Institute the German government cultural branch) and Music Conservatories. I also teach at the LREI Afterschool Program in Manhattan
I created a special curriculum for Kids Ages 5-8 called the “The Drumming Zoo” which show amazing results. Some of my students went to La Guardia High School and to colleges in the US.
My students learn to play the drum set in a fun and efficient way that produces immediate results. The lesson plans I create challenge and encourage students to enjoy ...

Hey guys!

I offer such unique techniques & ways to advocate the best, most enjoyable way to learn.

Why should I take lessons?
Taking lessons with me ensures you will definitely have fun, be encouraged, motivated, maximize learning, and also become the most killing drummer. My skills & knowledge of percussion/drumset extends to all ages and talents. I’ve had experience with elite marching bands, drumlines, orchestras, concert ensembles, fusion bands, gospel, funk, rock, R&B, Jazz, country, metal, touring groups, & years of playing & teaching with other great musicians worldwide... If you are serious, and willing to become a great musician, sign up and lets make some music!