Music Performance with Keith J.

Keith is a seasoned world class drummer, a 3 Time Grammy Award winner as well as an Emmy award winning media producer; with a high degree of artistic and technical experience. He has over forty four years on-stage experience performing, developing and managing international artists. He has performed on stage and worked with world famous groups such as Starland Vocal Band, Billy Idol, Bob Seger, John Mayall, The Ventures, Buffalo Springfield Revisited (including Steve Stills and Neil Young), and many more!! Go to Keith's picture area to see pics of Keith with famous friends such as Van Halen!! *** Lesson Details *** You will learn to read drum music and/or write and play drum parts. You will learn snare drum technique and drum set skills. I have experience in the MUSIC BUSINESS, so students will learn not only about the MUSIC, but also about the BUSINESS should they have professional career related questions. I also teach Studio session recording drumming techniques should you wish to become a top session recording drummer !!! I have been around the world working with MAJOR famous recording artists touring out of Washington, DC and Los Angeles. I teach 1/2 hour lessons and/or 1 hour lessons. During each lesson, I give you plenty of material to practice over a week€™s time. WE WILL HAVE FUN. Not many teachers in this area have my experience nor credentials. I love the drums more than anything and my enthusiasm should be evident during our lessons. Several of my students have gone on to major music colleges such as Berklee. Several of my students are currently touring and working with World Class bands such as Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, Janet Jackson and The Black Eyed Peas. When you take lessons from me, you will develop the skills to play in your school band with confidence, start your own band, or play at an advanced professional level. I am great with young children as well as students of all ages. Additionally, I have experience with students requiring special needs. I have all the patience in the world, remember, I was in your shoes years ago when I had a dream of learning how to play the drums !!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON !!! *** Studio Equipment *** Large, private studio with all the equipment you will need to absorb the "pearls of wisdom" I will give you during your private one-on-one private lesson. Comfortable waiting room outside studio. Drum set, practice pad set, PA for playing any song you wish to learn loud enough so you can hear it over the studio drums. *** Specialties *** Drum set technique, snare drum technique, reading studies. Rock, Country, Jazz, symphonic, marching band etc., Studio session recording drumming techniques. I teach both the MUSIC and the BUSINESS, for the aspiring or current professional.