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Drums with Evan R.

Oak Brook, Illinois

4.8
(7)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Teaching since 2010
Master of Arts, Perfomance Music, Percussion

    About Evan R.

    4.8
    (7)
    Hi! My name is Evan and I'm excited to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2010 and have loved helping my students learn about playing drum set, percussion, and marching percussion. I went to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and earned my first degree in Music Business in 2012, and my Master's degree in Music Performance from Jacksonville State University in 2014. I'm easy to get along with and adjust my teaching style to my student's preference (everyone wants to achieve something different, and everyone learns at a different pace). I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Midwest Road
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-12 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-9 AM
    10:30 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $50
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    4.8
    7 Reviews
    Abraham
    Teacher's studio
    He's a very good instructor.
    Posted Oct 26, 2015
    Natalie
    Teacher's studio
    I first met Evan when attending a band camp in Southern Illinois and from the moment that he started talking I was automatically learning from him. He was incredibly fun and relatable to myself as a teenager, so he made the learning process more interesting. He's very talented and I know that when I left that camp, I left with so much more knowledge of percussion instruments and how they are played. I highly recommend him as a teacher.
    Posted Aug 24, 2015
    Hannah
    Student's home
    Excellent lessons - very organized and experienced - great with younger children/beginners very patient. Even took time out to help with concert prep upon short notice request.
    Posted Aug 22, 2015
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    Experience

    Percussion Instructor, Band camps

    May, 2011 - Present

    Public Schools

    2009-2014 Southern Illinois University Summer concert band camp 2011- Carterville High School, Illinois* 2013- Chattanooga Central High School, Tennessee - Fayetteville High School, Alabama* 2014- Mt. Zion High School, Illinois** 2015- Willowbrook High School, Illinois * denotes semester long instructor positions ** denotes year long instructor positions for marching and concert band

    Private Instructor

    Jul, 2014 - Jul, 2015

    SoundCheck Music store

    I taught drum set for the store and advised them on percussion matters. I left this position because of moving to Elmhurst/Oakbrook area.

    Graduate Assistant, Percussion and Jazz

    Aug, 2012 - Jul, 2014

    Jacksonville State University

    I organized the jazz library, and assisted the jazz and percussion professors as assigned. I played in extra ensembles as well, enabling more jazz combos to be created, and more students got to experience playing jazz in a combo as a result.

    Undergraduate Assistant, Percussion

    Aug, 2010 - May, 2012

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale

    I assisted the university band department with marching percussion, concert percussion, and logistics. This was a two year limited assistantship, and I kept it until I graduated.

    Church Drummer

    Dec, 2004 - Present

    Free and United Methodist, Assembly of God

    2004-2007 Moundford Free Methodist Church, Decatur IL 2007-2012 Grace United Methodist Church, Carbondale IL* 2012-2014 First United Methodist Church, Jacksonville AL* 2014-2015 Maranatha Assembly of God, Decatur IL* 2015-present Oakbrook Community Church, Oakbrook IL * denotes churches where I have played bass guitar and keyboard as well as drumming.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts, Music Business

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2012

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale

    Master of Arts, Perfomance Music, Percussion

    Aug, 2012 - Jul, 2014

    Jacksonville State University

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