Drums with Craig M.

I love to play drums, I love to teach drums, I love to talk about drums and drumming. I have been a student and a teacher of drumming for over 35 years now, and i learn something new every day. I have played in many bands, and play in many bands now mostly ranging in styles from Hard rock to Gospel and everything in between. I am the on staff drummer for Evergreen Valley Church, Church On The Hill and St Catherines Church. I also sub for Holy Spirit, Central Church, and a number of others. Currently play drums for OTR (KFOX 2009 Last band Standing Winner and 2010 runner up), Gundacker (original music) Zoe Tree with Polo Jones and Dave Adams (orignal music) Worked with Ronnie Montrose 2012-2013 Played for Israel Houghton at EVC 2012 I have 3 albums to my credit as well My teachers..Steve Mitchell, Bob Cooper, Prairie Prince, Richard Peterson (Tympani) as well as all the clinics I attended with Billy Cobham, Narada Michael Walden, Jeff Porcaro, Tommy Aldridge, Steve Smith and hundreds of others. *** Lesson Details *** In my newly built studio I cater your lessons to what you want to accomplish. If it's being a better reader we do that...if it's working grooves, we do that,...if its technique, we do that. Everyone has a unique set of goals and I aim to assist you in accomplishing those goals If you are just starting out, we will cover all the fundamentals to get you started on the right path. After you get the fundamentals working, then we can explore your interests!!! Books I currently use Syncopation Stick Control Funky Primer Bass Drum Control *** Studio Equipment *** 6 pc Sonor Rosewood Teardrop set 6 pc Sonor Signature Bubinga kit 8 pc Sonorlite set 4 pc Viper set 10 snare drums, cymbals, music stands *** Travel Equipment *** For travel i can supply my own drums/sticks but i would expect them to have their own equipment if I am going to their home *** Specialties *** Rock, Gospel, funk, Worship, Ballad, Classical