Name: How to: Hold Your Sticks Properly
Uploaded: 2023-01-14T01:56:55.000Z
Duration: 4 min 16 s
Description: A brief and detailed explanation of the fulcrum, holding the stick and rebound! With play-a-long

A brief and detailed explanation of the fulcrum, holding the stick and rebound! With play-a-long

Drums

Christian is a versatile and in-demand percussionist specializing in theatre, commercial and orchestral music. As a freelance performer, he has played with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Composers Orchestra, Marriott Theatre, Timberlake Playhouse, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre and the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, to name a few. In 2022, he held the keyboard III chair on the North American broadway tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. An active drummer for hire, Christian has made appearances with jobbing bands the Bluewater Kings, Rhythmique, Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters and has backed numerous artists, bands and ensembles, both on stage and in the recording studio. He performs regularly with The Looniest Toon and Ulna. As a multi instrumentalist, he has written, performed and released numerous independent records under his solo project, Geekd. 

Christian is currently a music instructor with the Peoples' Music School, while also maintaining his own private studio. He has previously held teaching positions with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Sistema Ravinia, Schaumburg High School, Downers Grove North and the Cook County Jails' Mental Health Center, among others.

He is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music, where he primarily studied with Ian Ding, Michael Kozakis, Bob Rummage and Mike Green. While attending, he participated in masterclasses with Cynthia Yeh and David Herbert of the Chicago Symphony. Other teachers include Tom Hipskind, Rich Trelease and Dennis Carroll.

How to: Hold Your Sticks Properly 

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A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians. 

-Instructed daily group coaching's and weekly private lessons 

-Developed a quarterly percussion curriculum to provide the best quality music education for my students

-Oversaw and managed instrument orders, maintenance and setup for music rehearsals/concerts

-Regularly chaperoned field trips, competitions, and other outings to provide positive social
interaction

Percussion Instructor

-rehearsed daily chamber ensemble coaching's during band camp to prepare for the fall marching season

-coordinated with the drum line and full band for collaborative full rehearsals

Coached percussion students to aid in their ensemble training

30 min, 45 min, 60 min sessions available! 
Studio includes: 2 Drum sets, PA Speaker, keyboard and guitars 
Worksheets/Notes are provided for each lesson
Open and safe space to learn!

I have a really hard time understanding the basic concepts of the piano. Christian has really simplified it for me. He has been a God send, helping me to reach my specific goals in relation to the piano. 
I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their  skills.

Christian is kind, helpful, and really knows what he's doing! I learned so much in my first lesson and can't wait to take more!!

A "how to" on a classic warm up! 

Complete with brief but detailed explanations and a play-a-long metronome accompaniment 

All students will need are sticks and a drum pad

Warmup (8 on a Hand) 

A "how to" on this classic warm up! 

Complete with a brief but detailed explanation and a play-a-long metronome accompaniment 

All students will need are sticks and a drum pad

Warmup (8 on a Hand-Buzz Rolls) 

A "how to" on this classic drum warmup! 

Complete with a brief but detailed explanation and a play-a-long metronome accompaniment 

All students will need are sticks and a drum pad

Warmup (8-16-8-16)

A "how to" on Buzz/Pressed rolls! 

Complete with brief but detailed explanations and a play-a-long metronome accompaniment 

All students will need are sticks and a drum pad

How to: Buzz Rolls 

A "how to" on double stroke rolls! 

Complete with brief but detailed explanations and a play-a-long metronome accompaniment 

All students will need are sticks and a drum pad

Christian M.

How to: Hold Your Sticks Properly

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