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John F.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 7+

Teaching since 1995

Drums / Music Performance

About John F.

5.0

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I play a wide variety of musical styles on drums and percussion and have a long history of performance art in live bands, theater and orchestra. I teach drum set, symphonic and marching percussion, electronics in drumming (sampling, loops, midi etc), and general rhythm lessons for beginners. I also enjoy helping students prepare for auditions, studio recording sessions, and live performance opportunities. There's alot to know about what to do and what not to do in these situations, especially if you want to look like a pro and have a positive experience. I studied percussion performance at Washington State University while developing my set playing and enjoying my employment with the Washington Idaho Symphony as a classical percussionist. I play in rock, funk, pop, metal, EDM, hip-hop, industrial, honky-tonk, and jazz outfits with multiple appearances at SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, TieCon, and various festivals throughout the US.

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Eddy St San Francisc, CA

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Teaching Hours

Thursday

6 PM-7 PM

Sunday

4 PM-8 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$40

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$60

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5.0

3 Reviews

Anamika

Teacher's studio

John was an excellent easy going teacher. My son had an intensive two week session before starting high school again. He learned how to read music and really picked up a lot from John's coaching. Most importantly he kept my son's love for music alive:)

Posted Aug 24, 2018

Max Grossman

Student's home

Lucky to have him teaching my 9 year old.

Posted Dec 4, 2017

Anna

Teacher's studio

John is a fantastic teacher! I started with no experience at all and now after my fourth lesson I already feel comfortable with my grip, a metronome, sheet music, single stroke rolls, double stroke rolls, and several rock beats. Currently, I’m learning sixteenth note drum fills. He is patient, enthusiastic, fun, and extremely talented. I highly recommend him as a drum teacher (beginner or experienced). You will not regret it!

Posted Nov 16, 2016

Experience

Private Music Instructor

Jun, 1995 - Present

Private student

I teach kids and adults of all skill levels the artistry of drumming, and the true magic of musicianship.

Faculty Drum Instructor

Feb, 2011 - Jan, 2012

Fremont Music School

Private and group drum / percussion instructor at local art school. I taught individual lessons and groups regarding stage performance and studio preparedness.

Drummer / Live & In-Studio

Mar, 1987 - Present

Various

I have played drums with countless groups, organizations and productions for nearly three decades.

Percussionist

Jan, 1987 - Jun, 1990

Washington Idaho Symphony

First and Second chair percussionist in professional orchestra performing a wide variety of history's greatest music including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Copeland, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and many many more. It was a wonderful experience, I highly recommend it.

Education

Music Performance

Sep, 1987 - Jun, 1990

Washington State University

Drums / Music Performance

Jan, 1993 - Jun, 1994

Seattle Drum School

Certifications

Certified Awesome Instructor!

Jan, 2015

ALL of my past students

ok this isn't a "certified" certification, but it's true, my students love their music lessons with me. They get answers, professional focus, tailored instruction, and keys to success. All in a fun, thoughtful environment.