Michael O., Pittstown, New Jersey Drums Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 08867

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Michael O.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 10-17

Speaks English

Teaching since 1983

Drum Set Performance in Jazz

About Michael O.

About Me My family (wife and three of our seven children) live in Union Township, NJ (Pittstown). I am the Director of Higher Education with FranklinCovey. The leadership principles that I emphasize are embodied in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. My professional career has been dedicated to helping develop effective individuals, great leaders and strong enduring cultures of trust in high performance organizations. LinkedIn profile. After 30 years playing professional drums with many performing groups and doing recording sessions (Jazz, Pop, Funk, Classical) I am no longer affiliated with any music group nor accepting any gigs. For 20 of those years, I devoted a lot time and energy as a drum and percussion instructor. I have taught thousands of lessons to hundreds of students. It is something I really enjoy and I also miss doing it. Now that I am no longer performing and recording and have some extra time (Due to COVID-19 limited business travel), I desire to give myself to several students once again. It would be my great pleasure to help your child become the very best musician and player of my favorite instrument – the acoustic drum set.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Student's Home

Teaching Hours

Wednesday

1 PM-6:30 PM

Friday

11 AM-6:30 PM

Saturday

6 AM-6:30 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$77

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Experience

Drum Set

Jun, 1982 - Dec, 2004

Al Huish Combo

Active gigging with a 5 piece Jazz Ensemble

High School Band Director

Sep, 1993 - May, 1994

Mountain View High School

Music Faculty and Drum Line Leader

Drum Set

Jun, 1991 - Dec, 1999

Rave

Active gigging in with a Top 40 dance cover band

Lead Drum Set Teacher

Jun, 1990 - Dec, 2004

Herger Music

Taught an average of 35 students (all levels) each week

Drum Teacher

May, 1989 - Jun, 1993

Private in Home Drum Instructor

Taught an average of 15 students per week in their homes

Director, Drums and Percussion

Jun, 1986 - May, 1989

JAMM Studios

Taught 20 students on average each week (all skills and abilities) Drum-Set (Jazz, Pop/Rock, Fusion, Progressive)

Recording Artist - Drum Set

May, 1984 - Dec, 2004

Various Groups

Hired for professional recording sessions

Drum Set

Jun, 1983 - Nov, 1987

Amoretti

Original Band - wrote, recorded and performed own music with the intent of signing a record contract.

Lead Drum Instructor

Jan, 1983 - May, 1985

American Music Academy

Taught 35 students each week

Education

Drum Set

Dec, 1979 - Sep, 1981

Studied with Al Thomas

Drum Set Performance in Jazz

Sep, 1991 - Dec, 1991

Studied with Ron Brough

Music

Sep, 1990 - Dec, 1992

Brigham Young University

Advanced Drum Set

Sep, 1981 - Oct, 1982

Studied with Mike Jarvis

Certifications

BEAT Method

Dec, 1989

JAMM Studios

The BEAT Method continuously reinforces the “why” behind the “what” and provides more purpose and rational to the “where’ and “how.” Each one is vital imperative and is reinforced throughout each lesson. Begin With The End in Mind (Why?) Why am I playing drums and percussion? What will it help me to do and become? Empowerment enables Interdependence (How?) How do I get to be a truly interdependent musician? Alignment - Body, Style, Approach, Satisfaction/Fulfillment (Where?) Where should I focus the most? Technique properly developed and refined (What?) What are the essentials rudiments and techniques that I must develop?

Awards

All State Percussionist

Jun, 1985

State of Utah Music Association

All State Percussionist

Jun, 1986

State of Utah Music Association

Affiliations

National Eagle Scout Association

May, 1980

The purpose of NESA: to identify Eagle Scouts and to provide a manpower resource for local councils. The primary objective of local chapters is to guide Eagle Scouts of all ages into service within the local council. All BSA councils have membership enrolled in the National Eagle Scout Association.

Association for Talent Development

Oct, 1993

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).