About Kerry K.
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Online Lessons
Jun, 2020 - PresentMusic
Teach drum set to students via Skype, or Zoom, depending on the student's preference. Select material usually from Tommy Igo and Buddy Rich's snare drum book and Vic Firth educational material also. Work with students what they want to learn. 30 and 60 minute lessons available .
Jazz gigs
Jan, 2015 - Mar, 2018(with Samantha Carlson)
Jazz gigs within the region, playing drums with Samantha Carlson and other local artists (Kelsey Mira).
Drum teacher
Jan, 2013 - Apr, 2016Pastime Junction
Teach drum lessons to JH, HS, and adults, creating content around their needs.
Percussionist
Jun, 2008 - Nov, 2011Holland America Line
Playing percussion instruments, i.e. Congas, Timpani, timbales, tambourine, shakers, etc. for various guest entertainer’s show, Production Shows, dance music, and events around the ship. Fill in Drum set for HALCats band and other Jazz band on ship.
Drum teacher
Aug, 2006 - Aug, 2007Brd House / Dayton Band
Taught 10-12 students a week using books and music technology, iPod, listening to music and watching famous drummers during lesson time. Tommy Igo - book used for drum-set learning, as well as other books.
Drummer
Jan, 1984 - Dec, 1984American Entertainment Productions
On the road work in schools, conventions, and State Fairs. During school season, Two school occurances a day made for tight schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Music (B. M.)
Sep, 1988 - May, 1991Belmont University
Master of Music (M. M.) - Jazz Studies/Performance
Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2019University of Arkansas @ Monticello
Master of Music
Aug, 2007 - May, 2008Eastern Kentucky University
Music / Summer School
Jun, 2007 - Jun, 2007Eastman School of Music
Music Tech. and Drum/Music performance
Jun, 2005 - Dec, 2007University of Dayton
Awards
$1,000
Mar, 2003Wright State University
$5,000 / Semester
Aug, 2007Eastern Kentucky University
Affiliations
Percussive Arts Society, The
Nov, 1990We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.
National Association of Music Merchants
Jan, 2021NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Jazz Education Network
Jan, 2012JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.
Broadcast Music Inc.
May, 1994One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
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