Drums with Andrew P.

I have been playing the drums for 15 years. I have performed in a variety of musical settings including: in the studio, rock, jazz, Latin, funk, marching, orchestral, etc. I have years of experience on a variety of melodic percussive instruments as well as classic orchestral percussion instruments. However, my lessons are limited to snare drum and drum set, as these are the areas I am most adept in and qualified to teach. I have studied under numerous instructors, including members of The New World Symphony of Miami, Fl., The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, The Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Harry Brooklyn of Coral Springs, Fl, and the late-great jazz legend Joe Morello - master drummer and member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. *** Studio Equipment *** In my studio I have a full drumset with multiple snare drums for a variety of styles and genres. I use Zildjian K cymbals - there are absolutely not better cymbals out there. I also have a complete jam setup complete with guitars, bass, keyboard, microphone, etc. for jamming with other musicians. *** Specialties *** I specialize in drum set and snare drum, particularly blues, jazz, funk, rock, etc. But with significant experience with Latin, afro-cuban, New Orleans second line, etc. as well. Pedagogically, I focus on a technique based curriculum centered on a practice pad and rudiments, drawing extensively on mid-20th century jazz techniques from Stone, Chapin, Moeller, etc.