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B.M. and M.M. - Jazz Drums
About Ben Z.
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I’m Ben of BZ Drum Studio. I’m a professional drummer and educator. I’ve performed around the world, in Japan, China, South America, Europe, Canada, and across the US having worked with some incredible jazz musicians (Randy Weston, Johnny O’Neal, Larry Ridley, David Williams, Roy Hargrove, Joel Press, Cecil Bridgewater, Deborah Davis, Joe Cohn, Jerry Dodgion, and Steve Nelson).
I specialize in jazz but play and teach many genres on both drum set and percussion. I’m fascinated by the many drumming traditions around the world, New Orleans, Brazil, West/Central Africa, European Classical, Klezmer, Cuba, American Jazz, Folk, and Rock and Roll.
I have a B.M. and M.M. from Manhattan School of Music and have 10+ years of private teaching experience. I’ve taught percussion classes at public, private, and charter schools and also have conducted jazz masterclasses at various universities around the country. My students have been regularly chosen for prestigious ensembles such as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s student ensembles, Manhattan School of Music pre-college and summer camp, and Columbia University’s jazz ensembles.
In lessons we focus on strengthening the fundamentals (time, sound, groove feeling) while also working on creativity and drum set language. I have a passion for teaching my students. Lessons are usually generously extended over the allotted time, and I take each student’s goals into account when tailoring the individual lesson curriculums.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
La Salle St
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Friday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$67
60 minutes
$84
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5 Reviews
Shaye
Teacher's studio
Great teacher. Very kind!
Posted Aug 23, 2019
Luke
Teacher's studio
I owe Ben a lot. I spent about a month taking lessons with Ben to prep for an audition for a university jazz program (I had zero experience playing jazz before this). Ben was one of the best music teachers I have ever had: he managed to get me prepared for my audition in just a few short weeks (I got into the program and had an incredible experience), and, perhaps more importantly, he taught me basic principles about jazz and jazz drumming that I think about constantly - not only when I am playing, but when I’m listening to jazz (which is most of the day, thanks to all the great recommendations from Ben). Ben is also an awesome dude, and has been described to me by random jazz dudes at FatCat as one of the “best drummers in New York right now.” If you’re looking for a drum teacher, Ben is without a doubt the best choice out there.
Posted Apr 21, 2019
William
Teacher's studio
Ben is a talented drummer and an excellent educator: he really helped me improve as a musician. I highly recommend studying with him.
Posted Feb 25, 2019
Experience
University Clinician
Sep, 2013 - PresentBen Rosenblum Trio / Champian Fulton Quartet / Michel Sheridan Quartet
University jazz clinics with various touring jazz ensembles. I've conducted workshops on rhythm section playing, jazz history and listening, business dealing in the modern gig economy, and technique for clearer melodic drumming.
Percussion Teacher
Sep, 2017 - May, 2018Atmosphere Academy
Percussion Instructor at Bronx Charter Middle School.
Percussion Teacher
Jan, 2011 - May, 2014WHEELS
High School and Middle School Group Percussion Classes
Private Lesson Instructor
Sep, 2008 - PresentBZ Drum Studio
Private Teaching Studio. Drums and Percussion. All Ages and experience level.
Education
B.M. and M.M. - Jazz Drums
Sep, 2011 - May, 2017Manhattan School of Music
Awards
NJ Governor's Award
May, 2011New Jersey State Arts Foundation
Ben's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
La Salle St
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Friday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$67
60 minutes
$84
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