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Drums with Danny S.

Springville, Utah

4.9
(23)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1996
2 Yr. Degree in Drums/Drumset

    Turn into John Bonham on the drums with this fabulous drum course with a teacher who has been playing over 30 years. 

    Teaching students how to play with bands and read music are both important. I've played over 30 years and taught over 20 of those years. Grooves, coordination, reading and soloing are all aspects of what I teach from mostly my own books. I combine having fun with the commitment of practicing into a well rounded learning experience. I have recitals for students to show off their talents 1-2 times yearly. I'm versatile in teaching new drummers to advanced students. I look forward to our lessons.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    N Main St
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    1:30 PM-2 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    Friday
    12:30 AM-12:45 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $27
    60 minutes
    $53

    About Danny S.

    4.9
    (23)
    I've played drums about 35 years and teaching about 25 of those years. Each student is different and I've evolved my lessons to accommodate teaching each student. My background consists of all styles of Drumset, marching band, rock bands, soloing and Troopers drum corps. Also playing in jazz, concert and orchestra bands gave me opportunity to perform and compete many places including P.A.S., scoring a 1 @ state and G.C. drum off. I took private lessons for a few years before leaving to college in Hollywood, CA, attending M.I.(Musicians Institute) with one of my instructors becoming the current drummer for Korn, "Ray Luzier". I now teach mostly out of my own books on how to read music, coordination, grooves, soloing and playing with bands. If you are not local, I offer online lessons too. I have 1-2 recitals each year and make it possible for online students to participate online. Accepting beginner to advanced drummers, come check it out.
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    Cruz
    Student's home
    Danny is a great teacher with lots of experience. He teaches with clarity and care.
    Posted Jan 20, 2021
    Gee III
    Online
    cool
    Posted Nov 16, 2020
    Mateo
    Online
    Danny is really patient with my 10 year old son and gives detailed notes after each lesson by email. My son loves his lessons.
    Posted Jun 26, 2020
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    Experience

    Drum Clinics

    Jan, 2001 - Present

    DS Drum Lessons

    Sometimes I'm asked to demonstrate a drum clinic at various school's and music stores. I always bring my gigantic drum kit of 20 drums and 28 cymbals with many accessories and 7 foot pedals. I usually stress coordination, reading and different styles at clinics. Unless I'm asked to demonstrate something else specific. Most clinics are inbetween 1-3 hours.

    Drumline Instruction

    Oct, 1999 - May, 2003

    S.F. band

    Teaching a drumline of 8 - 16 drummers how to play snare, tenors, bass, and pit instruments. Marching style and formations were included. Every morning and most afternoons we had practice for about 4+ hours daily. The Drumlines took 1st place many years in a row during my instruction.

    Drumset Lessons

    Apr, 1996 - Present

    DSDL

    Teaching private drumset lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. Each individual is different and needs to be taught in the best way for them to progress quickly. I wrote my own books to break down beats, patterns, rhythms, songs and solos for learning step by step material. I offer every genre of music with coordination and reading notes. I enjoy my job.

    Education

    Marching drums

    May, 1996 - Aug, 1996

    Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps

    2 Yr. Degree in Drums/Drumset

    Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999

    M.I.(Musicians Institute)

    Certifications

    2 year in drums/music

    Aug, 1999

    M.I.(Musicians Institute)

    Learning from some of the best instructors in L.A., we examined music theory, ear training and keyboarding as well. Each class room had a drumset for music. Each student also had 24 hour access to their own practice room with a drumset inside the school.

    Awards

    Best Drumline

    Jan, 1993

    various judges

    scored 1 on snare drum

    Mar, 1996

    Utah State

    Drum Solo 3rd place

    Feb, 1996

    P.A.S.

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