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Drums

Donald S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks Spanish, Arabic

Teaching since 1976

Music performance

About Donald S.

4.8

(8)

Don Skoog is an independent musician, teacher, and writer who lives in Oak Park, Illinois. He performs on drumset, Latin percussion, marimba, and Flamenco cajón. His teachers include James Dutton,Vida Chenoweth, Gordon Stout, Karl Husa, Roberto Vizcaino, José Eladio, Rich Gajate Garcia, and Alejandro Carvajal. He has taught percussion at The American Conservatory of Music, Sherwood Music School, and The Contemporary Music Project, which he founded in 1984.

Instructor details

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Location:

Teacher's Studio

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Oak Park, IL

Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-8 PM

Tuesday

10 AM-8 PM

Wednesday

10 AM-8 PM

Thursday

10 AM-8 PM

Sunday

10 AM-8 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$25

45 minutes

$40

60 minutes

$50

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8 Reviews

Ronald N

Student's home

Patient,knowledgable,and funny.

Posted Aug 6, 2016

Ronald N

Teacher's studio

Patient,knowledgeable and funny.

Posted Aug 6, 2016

Ethan Kendrick

Teacher's studio

The lesson was excellent. Im sure my son is going to learn alot and further develop his love of music.

Posted Jan 22, 2016

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Experience

percussionist

Jan, 1980 - Present

The Contemporary Music Project

Mr. Skoog has given performances and demonstrations on marimba, drumset, or batá at Northwestern University, Valparaiso University, Vandercook College, Kansas State University, Colorado State University, The Nashville Jazz Workshop, and the PAS Illinois Day of Percussion, as well as hundreds of presentations in grade and high schools through The International Music Foundation. He was Lead Artist for The Gallery 37 Latin Big Band from 1993 to 2002, and has traveled to Cuba many times to study and conduct tours.

Education

Music performance

Sep, 1975 - Jun, 1980

American Conservatory of Music

Music performance

Sep, 1980 - Jun, 1981

Ithaca College

Affiliations

Percussive Arts Society, The

Jan, 1999

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.