Saint Rose, LA Drum Lessons

Mr. Pate currently offers private lessons in Stony Brook, New York. All levels are currently being accepted.Mr. Pate offers preparation study for the NYSSMA All-State audition in Drum Set, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion, as well as Piano and Composition.

Individual curriculum is determined by an evaluation of the student's experience, ability and goals. Students are encouraged to discover their potential through consistent training, listening to concerts & recordings

I've been teaching drums for over 12 years, in all styles and venues, I can get you (or your student) exactly where they need to be.

I fell in love with the drum set when I was 11 years old and never looked back. I have always enjoyed playing a variety of styles and therefore I am comfortable teaching in multiple styles. Some of my favorites to play are funk, rock, reggae, Latin styles, and hip-hop. I can also provide students with a firm foundation in reading music and rudimental drumming technique.

Experienced drum teacher of 7 years! My lesson plan is simple : 1. we warm up with basic beats + rudiments + paradiddles, 2. we focus on rhythm + proper technique, and 3. we play a song that incorporates the techniques we're working on.

The time devoted to each portion of the lesson is totally adjustable. You will learn what you want to learn at your own pace.

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.

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

I am knowledgeable to teach the basics on drums and instill good habits for beginners.

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

I started out with a small drum on my 2nd Christmas and never stopped loving it! You'll find Drum Lessons unique with me, first, because not only are you learning, but also I'm learning with you! Secondly, since I am a new teacher, I've had time to study and master what to teach my students. I know for a fact that with my lessons, you will see improvement in your playing almost immediately! Lastly, my drum lessons are particularly unique because I've been with some of the top instructors in the country and basically molded all I've learned from them into one curriculum! Please, if you have any desire to drum, contact me, and I know you won't regret it!