Andy S., Valparaiso, Indiana Percussion Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 46385

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Merrillville

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Andy S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 6+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2011

Contemporary Urban and Popular Music

About Andy S.

Hello everyone! I am a drum teacher and performer from the Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana area and am new to takelessons.com. I am a member of the Vic Firth Education Team, the Percussive Arts Society and the Jazz Education Network, and take my students very seriously. I have learned from many great musicians and top teachers including Tom Hipskind, Frank Donaldson, Ruben Alvarez, Chris Coleman, Peter Erskine, and several others. Above all, I want my students to have fun and I feel that I bring a unique approach to help any student grow into the musician they would like to be. Currently, I am teaching about 20 students a week, and gig out 3-5 times a week, but I am looking to expand my business. Any student under age 6 needs to have a free consultation/meeting to see how well they can hold interest through the full lesson.

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Teacher's Studio

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Marshall Dr

Teacher's Studio

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Georgia Street

Student's Home

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Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-12:30 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-12:30 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-12:30 PM

Thursday

10 AM-11:30 AM

12 PM-12:30 PM

3 PM-4 PM

4:30 PM-5 PM

Saturday

2 PM-3 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$40

60 minutes

$50

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Experience

Drum Instructor

Jun, 2014 - Present

Andy's Lessons

Book students and teach from my home studio

Head Drum Instructor

Aug, 2011 - Present

Rubino's Music Center

Provide Drum Curriculum and advice to staff, teach 15 students privately a week.

Freelance Musician

Jun, 2008 - Present

Andy Sutton

Backing up local and national artists and bands such as Liz Mandeville (Blues Hall of Fame), Bob Mandarino (Blues Hall of Fame), Jim Rubino (Owner, Rubino's Music Center), the Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble, and many more..

Education

General Education

Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2008

Boone Grove High School

Contemporary Urban and Popular Music

Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2011

Columbia College Chicago

Certifications

Education Team Member

Jul, 2014

Vic Firth

Awards

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

Jun, 2008

Boone Grove High School

Affiliations

Percussive Arts Society, The

Feb, 2015

We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.

Jazz Education Network

Feb, 2015

JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.