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Drums with Granville M.

Mount Vernon, New York

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1998
Jazz Composition
  • 2 Repeated Students

Level up your drum skills and technique with a reputable and decorated music coach

With private teaching experience and a degree in Jazz Composition & Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, Granville adopts the teaching methods of the accomplished performers and educators who instructed him, such as the late Joe Morello(Dave Brubeck), Terri Lyne Carrington (Grammy Award winning artist), Dave DiCenso(Hiromi, Josh Groban) among others. Granville's curriculum centers on the building blocks; great technique to empower flexibility in his students. He uses methods perfected by Alan Dawson (The Rudimental Ritual), Gary Chaffee (Odd Time Stickings), Sanford A. Moeller (The Moeller Technique), and other great teachers while employing methods he has found successful through his years of teaching.When necessary, music theory elements are employed to teach song form, dynamics and overall musicianship. Granville is also a composer, producer and touring artist which will aid in creating focused progress if and when the decision to grow in a career direction is made. He is currently performing and writing with Divinity Roxx (Beyonce, Victor Wooten), Elle Winston, Kate Vargas and others. He has and continues to play on amazing stages around the world. He would love to empower you with music.

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Locust Street
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Teaching Hours

Monday
2:30 AM-4 AM
6:30 AM-11:30 AM
1:30 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM-11:30 AM
2:30 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
2:30 AM-4 AM
6:30 AM-11 AM
3 PM-6 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$100

About Granville M.

5.0
(28)
“Granville Mullings, Jr. is a GRAMMY nominated songwriter & drummer (Divinity Roxx, “READY, SET, GO!,” Best Children’s Album, 2023 GRAMMY Awards), touring musician; composer, band teacher, producer and private instructor with a degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music.” I am currently performing and writing with Divinity Roxx (Beyonce, Victor Wooten, etc.), Elle Winston, Kate Vargas and others. Most of my writing and creating is done here in my private studio. I am proud to have produced tracks featured by the likes of Elton John on his Beats 1 Radio (Apple Music) station. That is to say, I'm really proud of the artists i collaborate with and I’m grateful to have such an inspired space. I find playing music can be a great source of inspiration and release. But most importantly, everyone has a voice to be heard through music. I have taught privately since I was in high school. Over the years, I have also been affiliated with some amazing entities. Additionally, my work in arts administrative (Brooklyn Academy of Music -BAM, UVA Music) and my affiliation with Zoo Labs translates into my ability to show you skills that will garnish success in the music business. My students can expect growth in rhythmic aptitude & understanding song forms. Your timing will improve! Your feel for styles (blues, rock, jazz, hip hop, EDM, etc.) will improve! Your technique will be through the roof!! I empower my students to do whatever they can dream to do with music, whether it is for personal enrichment or personal ambition. I will demystify anything you feel is outside of your reach and grow you into the musician you want to be. If you’re local to NY, my private studio is a fully equipped playground for the musically-minded with all the tools and materials you need to grow as a musician, so all you need to bring is your imagination. I look forward to the journey.

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28 Reviews
Aviola
Teacher's studio
He is a great instructor.
Posted Aug 31, 2023
Aminah
Teacher's studio
Great first lesson. Good with my 5year old. Looking forward to more.
Posted Apr 5, 2023
Nicole
Teacher's studio
It was my first lesson and I could play something by the end of it.
Posted Apr 4, 2023
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Experience

Touring Drummer

Nov, 2016 - Present

Divinity Roxx

-Drummer -Operate live tracks through Logic Pro X

Musical Director

Jun, 2017 - Aug, 2017

Sharon Playhouse

Under the direction of Morgan Green (New Saloon), served as Musical Director for an adaptation of The Music Man

Band Director/Artist in Residence

Mar, 2016 - Present

Mount Vernon City School District

Teaching through a grant program I direct the percussion and horn ensembles for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students at Rebecca Turner Elementary. We cover classical and contemporary styles. As needed, I conduct masterclasses for the arts high school, as well as help develop their percussionists for theatre productions.

Drummer/Percussionist

May, 2014 - Present

Kate Vargas

-Drummer/Percussionist for live shows & recordings -Recorded on "Strangeclaw", 2016 & "For the Wolfish & Wandering", 2018

Drummer

Apr, 2014 - Jun, 2018

The Brooklyn Tabernacle

- Learned and executed music repertoire provided for various ministries - Served weekly with the BT Kids ministry as musician; at times as mentor/advisor. - Served similarly in ministries including: Men’s, Women’s and Theater.

Drummer/Percussionist

Sep, 2013 - Present

Elle Winston

-perform drums/percussion live -write rhythmic arrangements for live shows and recordings -Recorded on "The Buy Back", 2017

Drum Instructor

Aug, 2007 - May, 2009

Stevens School of Music & the Arts LLC

Taught students aged 7-18 drum technique, musicianship and music theory. Nurtured confidence, leading to a performance for an audience each semester.

Education

Drum Technique & Application

Jan, 2002 - Jan, 2003

Joe Morello

Jazz Composition

Jan, 2003 - May, 2012

Berklee College of Music

Certifications

Professional Member

Jun, 2023

Recording Academy

 #IAmTheAcademy and have joined countless creators and professionals who serve, celebrate, and advocate in the name of music year-round. It’s an honor be part of the 2023 @RecordingAcad member class.

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