Gretna, LA Drum Lessons

I emphasize reading and use of the rudiments. I also teach the Moeller Method and how to apply it to all the rudiments as well as to the drum set.

From how to hold a stick and drum rudiments through reading advanced from music and playing to a click track

Athan G has taught drums for eight years, and strives to provide each student with exactly what they need to excel. He has extensive training, both from CSUN as a Jazz Performance major and performing around the world in various groups. From basic technique, to advanced technical and musical studies, his wealth of knowledge and experience will help you improve immensely. He teaches based on each individual student in order to provide you with the best and most fun learning experience.

I began playing drums 15 years ago and since then have played drums in a variety of settings. I am comfortable with technique of a wide variety of genres and know how to write drum notation

There are many ways to cultivate your musical skill whether it's visual, kinesthetic, or auditory. Let's find out which way works best for you!

Most schools do not offer the flexibility in learning styles necessary for you to find your ideal way of processing new information, whether it be visual, auditorial, kinesthetic, memetic, right brain/left brain, etc.

That's why I'm here! I pride myself on working with each individual student on the subtle ways that they learn and form healthy habits. If you have any questions about my teaching styles or methods please ask!

A little more about me:

I have over 10 years of guitar experience, studying under Jazz heavyweights Corey Christiansen, Oteil Burbridge, and Dan Miller. I pride myself in putting my students needs and wants above all else. I wish to impart a love for music onto my students that can only be cultivated by the bond a teacher and their student share, let us learn and grow together!

You will learn:
- Rudiments and ways to apply them on the drumset
- Developing and using dynamics to achieve control and create new sonic textures on the drumset
- Limb independence, which will allow you to speak freely on the drumset
- How to read and write musical ideas
- Drumset fills/ concepts of fills and phrasing and how to get the most out of any fills that you learn throughout your drumming career
- Various styles including rock, funk, jazz and latin

Drums are the backbone of any band. I will teach you various grooves and patterns, technique, and how to play with other musicians so they want to hire you!

We will work on playing various styles such as: r&b, alternative rock, pop, Latin, Christian, Gospel, sight-reading music, learn drum rudiments, and playing along with songs from the radio.

I teach afro Caribbean drumming , theniques, rhythms, drum development, hand position, importance of the drums

Looking forward to sharing my passion and enthusiasm for playing and creating music and to guide you and help achieve whatever your goals in music may be.