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Granville M.
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Teaches students 4 and up -
Teaching since 1998 -
Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music
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With private teaching experience and a degree in Jazz Composition & Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, Granville adopts the teaching methods of the accomplished performers and educators who instructed him, such as the late Joe Morello(Dave Brubeck), Terri Lyne Carrington (Grammy Award winning artist), Dave DiCenso(Hiromi, Josh Groban) among others.
Granville's curriculum centers on the building blocks; great technique to empower flexibility in his students. He uses methods perfected by Alan Dawson (The Rudimental Ritual), Gary Chaffee (Odd Time Stickings), Sanford A. Moeller (The Moeller Technique), and other great teachers while employing methods he has found successful through his years of teaching.When necessary, music theory elements are employed to teach song form, dynamics and overall musicianship.
Granville is also a composer, producer and touring artist which will aid in creating focused progress if and when the decision to grow in a career direction is ...
About Granville
I operate in the music arena as a touring musician; a Music Director for musicals, jazz ensembles and choirs; a composer & songwriter; a band teacher at my local elementary school, a private instructor and a producer with a degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of M
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Murray P.
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Speaks English, English -
Teaching since 1999 -
BS from Morgan State University
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Snare Drum
- Orchestra Percussion
- Proper sitting & standing posture
- Care & tuning of snare drum
- Proper 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
- Beginner, Intermediate & advance drumming
- Reading various time signatures
- Styles studies, reggae, latin, gospel, rock, jazz, blues, r&b etc...
- Enhance time keeping skills, metronome & click track
- Use of brushes, mallets and hot rods
- Double bass drumming concepts
- Tuning & maintenance
- Development creativity and endless ideas on the drum set for grooves, solos and drum fills
Hand Percussion
- Bongos, Cajon, Congas, Djembe and many more.
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About Murray
I received my B.S. & Music Degree with concentration in instrumentalists from Morgan State University. I’v been playing drums since the age of three and now been teaching for over 17 years. In 2016, I was accepted as a member of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). I am very well ro
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Aaron C.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Bachelor of Jazz Studies from University of North Texas -
Teaching since 1999
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We will develop solid time, technique, reading, and rudiments. To foster musicality we will focus on critical listening . We will focus on effective practicing to maximize our efforts. We will learn to apply rudiments and stickings around the drums for interesting and dynamic fills. We will play together to focus on listening and ensemble skills. We also have the ability to record our lessons for later review.
About Aaron
In a fun and engaging atmosphere we will develop the tools of musicality. I'm as comfortable with an absolute beginner as an advanced student. I've been a professional drummer and keyboardist for 17 years. The last 13 of these have been touring with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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Evan F.
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Teaches Beginner -
Biology from University of North Florida -
Teaches students 5 and up
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Evan F.
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Need help figuring out the drums for a song you like? I can teach you how to break down a song so you can be jamming in no time! First timers can learn basic beginner fundamentals and easy beats. You don't even need to own a drum set!
About Evan
I'm a Biology Graduate from the University of North Florida and my biology expertise spans from oceanology to microbiology! Biology has opened my eyes to the wonders of the natural world and I would love to help you experience the same thing! I have pulled oysters from intracoastal rivers, helped r
Doug F.
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Speaks Spanish - un poco -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Minor in Music from North Carolina State University
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About Doug
Playing music is all about having fun. My students are amazed at how quickly they can progress when they are just having fun learning their favorite songs. Throughout my music career, I've realized the traditional teaching method is the main reason people end up quitting. Most instructo
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Mike G.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Music Education from Elmhurst College -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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I began playing drums/percussion at the age of 10 and have been playing for over 20 years. I love playing and teaching all types of styles of music, especially jazz, rock, funk, Latin, and country. Within the first few lessons, I will provide you with tips on technique, how to practice, and how to listen to music in a new way. You will be grooving in no time!
About Mike
Hi there! I am an elementary music teacher by day looking to work with students in a one-on-one setting to help them reach their music/performing goals. I have also taught high school drum line for 5 years, in addition to beginning 5th grade band. I provide piano, drum, guitar, and ukulele less
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