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Italian with David L.

New York, New York

5.0
(5)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks Italian, English, Spanish
Teaching since 2005
Master Degree in Contemporary Performance and Production Concentration

    About David L.

    5.0
    (5)
    LESSON DETAILS • Drums Course open to Children and Adults. Preparatory approach for different formative experiences • Arguments : A Journey through Music from Classical to Rock, through Jazz Idiom and Funk Music. • Improvisation Research Program including studies on the role of Drums comping in Modern Music. • My work envolves elements for Music Therapy and Music Education for Kids. • The drums and hand-percussion classes are a fun and practical way to learn the insight essence of Music: Rhythm.
 TEACHING PHILOSOPHY & PROGRAM : • Musicianship and Music Appreciation • Drums Workout - History (Rudiments) , Physical alignment and Breathing Technique. • Music History and Composers From Western Classical World to Rock and Pop Music • Preparing repertoire: choosing different styles, composers, levels. • Playing along Music Repertoire : orchestras, bands. • Interpretation and body movements • Sight- reading development • Rhythm practice • Working on develop the muscle memory of Music and its technique • Practicing rhythms, melodies, Harmonies. • Transcribing your favorite songs and Drum Fills • Audition Techniques • Social and Emotional Development • Learning Motivation • Physical and Motor Development • Career Guidance David has taught beginners to advanced students of all ages in every Percussion style of Music. Has received his Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music - Boston with Specific Concentrations in Music Ed, Performance, Music Production & Engineering. He has further honored his skills with a Master Degree in Performance and Production Concentration at Berklee University Valencia - Spain. In his native country Italy he has further completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies at The Conservatory of Music - Ferrara and as an Italian and English Teacher in Literatures and Languages at University of Rome La Sapienza. He has achieved a 13 years experience background as a Berklee College of Music co-teacher at Umbria Jazz clinics working for Drums and Ensembles department alongside Chair Emeritus of Performance Division Ron Savage and Vice-Chair of Percussion Department Yoron Israel. Finally I will tailor the lessons to your personal taste and willing to achieve while giving you all the tools you need to progress and enjoy Music through the instrument you love the most. Whether you are a beginner or advanced musician aiming at learning, I will help you achieve your dreams. - Music is a dream which has the power of becoming true for each one of us. - Music is the only universal language that hold together Human Kind.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-2 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $57
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $82
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    5.0
    5 Reviews
    Michelle
    Student's home
    I wanted to learn to play drums as I've always dreamt of being able to play so I started taking lesson with David. He is very patient and has been able to discover a "sense of rythm" I didn't even know I had inside of me. His approach to teach me was very powerful and he transformed me from total dummy to a good drummer in a very short time. I will never stop to thank him for his professionalism and his patience. I highly recommend David to everyone who wants to learn how to play Drums or becoming a pro.
    Posted Apr 26, 2018
    Luke
    Student's home
    I really enjoy taking lessons with him! His a good teacher and I like the way he explain the music theory. He loves a lot of music genre from classic to jazz and rock. Lessons are very cool and funny!!! try!
    Posted Apr 25, 2018
    Chris
    Online
    I think drums lessons are not the easiest thing to do online. David was incredibly prepared for that and had all the necessary tools to have a good sound from skype so that i could hear everything, and specially all the necessary instruments prepared so that i could fully take advantage of the hour lesson.Also his Online lessons are pretty fun, sometimes he would make a little funny statement just to break the little ice that online communication can create through a screen, which I found out is pretty important. Finally, when it's online the lesson is also focused towards music knowledge and suggestions about music history that we all should be aware of.
    Posted Apr 24, 2018
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    Experience

    Former Staff Accompanist ( Piano, Vocal Departments)

    Sep, 2014 - Present

    Berklee College of Music - Boston (MA)

    Co-Teacher

    Sep, 2006 - Present

    Berklee College of Music

    He has achieved a 13 years experience background as a Berklee College of Music co-teacher at Umbria Jazz clinics working for Drums and Ensembles department alongside Chair Emeritus of Performance Division Ron Savage and Vice-Chair of Percussion Department Yoron Israel.

    Private Studio

    Sep, 2004 - Present

    Self-Employed

    Education

    Literatures and Languages

    Sep, 2002 - Jul, 2007

    University La Sapienza - Rome

    Master Degree in Contemporary Performance and Production Concentration

    Sep, 2017

    Berklee University of Music Valencia - Spain

    Bachelor's Degree

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2017

    Berklee College of Music - Boston

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2015

    Conservatory of Music - Ferrara (Italy)

    Certifications

    Literatures and Languages of the Modern World

    Jul, 2007

    University La Sapienza - Rome

    Italian and English Teacher Certification.

    Awards

    World Scholarship Award

    Dec, 2013

    Berklee College of Music - Boston (MA)

    Full Tuition Scholarship Contemporary Performance and Production Concentration

    Apr, 2018

    Master Degree Berklee College of Music - Valencia (Spain)

    International Help Grant

    Sep, 2016

    Berklee College of Music - Boston (MA)

    Achievement Grant

    Sep, 2016

    Berklee College of Music - Boston (MA)

    International Students Award

    Sep, 2015

    Berklee College of Music - Boston (MA)

    Affiliations

    Berklee College of Music Alumni

    Dec, 2017

    The Berklee Alumni Affairs Office embraces the college’s alumni as valuable members and vital stakeholders in a lifelong, global community. We strive to foster and strengthen alumni engagement in meaningful and innovative ways that support the interests and goals of alumni in their professional and personal pursuits. Guided by the college’s mission, we seek to build a sense of shared community, pride, professional achievement, volunteerism, philanthropic support, and commitment to Berklee. We celebrate and applaud our alumni as they seek to improve the world around them through their creative pursuits.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    Italian

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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