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Conga Drums with Dorien D.

Durham, North Carolina

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2010
Jazz Studies & Pedagogy

    About Dorien D.

    Hey Guys!!! My name is Dorien Dotson. Percussionist, Drummer, Music Enthusiast. I am gigging and traveling musician, who also teaches and advocates higher musical learning for ages and levels. My motive is to supply you with the MOST enjoyable, MOST energetic, MOST motivating, & MOST encouraging teaching experience ever. My students in previous years have been nominated for countless awards, and have gone on to pursue some form of musical career. I’ve studied my craft in detail for years, and also have tried different methods of teaching throughout my career. My drive and willingness to extend my knowledge to you is what I live for. So lets get you signed up, and playing some drums!

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    Bedford st. Durham, NC
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-3:30 PM
    Sunday
    12 PM-2:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $42
    60 minutes
    $67
    90 minutes
    $100
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    Experience

    Staff Instructor/Clinician

    Oct, 2013 - Present

    Concert Esembles

    I have, and currently, deliver methods to concert percussionist on how to prep before concerts, etiquette, performing aspects, and technique flaws that may be present in students.

    Marching Drum Tech.

    Apr, 2012 - Jul, 2015

    Northside High School, South Lenoir High School, Kinston High School, Jordan High School,

    As a Drumline Marching Tech, I spent a few weeks with motivated students to sharpen on-field routines, playing, and delivering different methods of better marching, and form.

    Lead Instructor

    Jun, 2009 - Present

    Dorien’s Percussion Camp

    Dorien’s Percussion Camp, is an event I surfaced to give students a more detailed knowledge of performance etiquette, techniques, and fundamental playing.

    Contracting Musician

    Sep, 2008 - Present

    Independent

    As a contracting musician I have played and performed for hundreds of touring groups and professionals. Alongside teaching, playing has been one of the main contributions to gaining notoriety in my career.

    Education

    Jazz Studies & Pedagogy

    Aug, 2015

    North Carolina Central University/ECU/UNCW

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