Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 1-99
Teaching since 2009
Music Therapy and Counseling
About Alan S.
With a degree in Jazz Performance and over a decade of experience teaching private lessons and playing drums and percussion professionally, Alan S. offers his students a wealth of knowledge gained from performing and studying with master musicians and drummers, respectively. He remembers very clearly what it was like to run into obstacles on the drums as a student, and subsequently, how he overcame them. These experiences have led him to have a knack at breaking down concepts in an accessible, easy-to-learn manner.
In addition to being a professional drummer, Alan holds a board-certification in music therapy. As a result, he has a specialty in providing lessons in an adaptive and/or therapeutic way if so desired by the student/parents. He has three years of experience providing music therapy and music instruction for children and adults with special needs.
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*** Lesson Details ***
Alan draws his teachings from many places but students may want to have access to or plan to eventually get three main books: Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed, Modern Reading text in 4/4 by Louis Bellson, and Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone. He is able to teach without the use of books and reading, although he has found that once most students get the hang of reading and writing, they'll have to ability to absorb information at a faster pace, not to mention that these are valuable skills to have as musicians.
Each student's personal goals and musical tastes are taken into account, each student's lesson being personalized to their own needs and preferences. He specializes in Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Reggae, Motown, Drum n' Bass, Hip Hop and Pop drumming styles. If you want to learn a song, bring it in!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Drum sets, cymbals, and sticks, exercise sheets, drum pads.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Can provide cymbals, a snare drum, drum pads and drum sticks.
*** Specialties ***
Specializes in Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, Drum n' Bass, Hip Hop, Motown and Pop drumming styles on the drumset. Four-way-coordination, syncopation, sight reading, and developing creativity around the drum set.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
9 AM-10 AM
10:30 AM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-6 PM
Sunday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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Experience
Music Therapist
Mar, 2023 - PresentNortheast Creative Arts Therapies
I provide music therapy for individuals who are diagnosed with PTSD
Music Instructor
Sep, 2019 - Jun, 2021Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Teaching percussion and guitar to children of all ages.
Special Education Percussion Instructor
May, 2018 - Aug, 2019Abilities First
Teaching percussion classes to elementary and high school students in Special Education classes.
Drum Instructor
Sep, 2016 - Aug, 2017Paul Green Rock Academy
Teaching drum set and Percussion to groups and individuals of all ages.
Drum Instructor
Sep, 2013 - Aug, 2019Rhinebeck School of Music [Formerly Mark's Music]
Teaching drum set and Percussion to groups and individuals of all ages.
Drum Instructor
Sep, 2013 - Aug, 2019CHBO Drums
Teaching drum set and Percussion to groups and individuals of all ages.
Drum Instructor
Sep, 2012 - Oct, 2013Cornet Music
Teaching drum lessons to children of all ages.
Education
Jazz Performance
Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2012SUNY New Paltz
Music Therapy and Counseling
Sep, 2019 - Jun, 2021Drexel University
Awards
Scholarship to Drexel University Jazz Fusion Band
Jan, 2020Drexel University
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
9 AM-10 AM
10:30 AM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-6 PM
Sunday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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