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Drums with Ian R.

Thornton, Colorado

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Age: 8+
Teaching since 2001
PhD in Fine Arts - Musicology

    Learn drums from a PhD with professional playing experience and decades of teaching at all levels

    Learn from a PhD in music. I have extensive experience as a performer and educator. I have worked for universities, community colleges, and schools in grades 6-12 for over twenty years. I perform extensively in the Denver area in mostly rock bands, and have also played in numerous other genres throughout my career, including regional orchestras and musical theater. I will cater to your needs and interests to get you where you want to be. I am also available for mallet percussion and Latin percussion.

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    E 129th Ave
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-7 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $80

    About Ian R.

    I have a PhD in musicology from Texas Tech, a Masters in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas, and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance from Texas Tech. I have performed in numerous musical scenarios, including regional orchestras, musical theater, salsa bands, Caribbean music with the steel pan, and lots of rock and pop. I have even traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to perform in their Panorama Steel Band competitions. I currently play with tribute bands in the Denver area on drums and my electronic mallet percussion controller. I also teach for various schools. I currently teach for Front Range Community College, CCCOnline, and Colorado Early Colleges. Past teaching has included the University of Houston, Colorado State University, Texas Tech, San Jacinto College, and Texas A&M. I have also taught for various junior highs and high schools. I'm very interested in the students goals and interests. I want my students to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. I look forward to helping you on your musical journey.
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2020 - Present

    Colorado Early Colleges

    Teach all music course offerings for high school students. Courses include Ensemble, Music Appreciation, and Music Technology.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2019 - Jun, 2020

    Colorado State University

    Teach Music Appreciation and History courses.

    Music Instructor

    Sep, 2017 - Present

    Front Range Community College - Westminster

    Teach Music Appreciation, Applied Percussion, and Music Technology courses.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Colorado Community Colleges Online

    Teach Music Theory, Music Appreciation, and Music History courses online.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    University of Houston

    Taught Popular Music of the Americas 1840 to the Present.

    Asistant Professor

    Aug, 2011 - Jun, 2016

    Texas A&M University

    Taught Music Appreciation, Steel Band, Applied Percussion, Theory, Musicianship, World Music, and Music of the Americas.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2010 - Jun, 2013

    North Harris College

    Instructor of Music Technology, Music Theory, and Music History

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2009 - Jun, 2012

    San Jacinto College Central

    Taught Music Technology, Music Theory, Applied Percussion, and Music Appreciation courses.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2005 - Jun, 2006

    Lubbock Christian University

    Taught Applied Percussion

    Instructor

    Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2009

    Texas Tech

    Instructor for Musicology, Jazz Studies, and Percussion

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance

    Aug, 1994 - Jul, 1997

    Texas Tech

    PhD in Fine Arts - Musicology

    Aug, 2004 - Jul, 2009

    Texas Tech

    Master of Music in Percussion Performance

    Aug, 1997 - Jul, 2000

    University of North Texas

    Awards

    Outstanding Dissertation Award

    Jul, 2009

    Texas Tech

    Teaching Excellence Award

    Oct, 2019

    Colorado Community Colleges Online

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