Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
Jazz Improvisation
About Mike M.
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Hello, my name is Mike and I am excited to teach you. I have studied the drums for most of my life, and can't wait to show you what I have learned.
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some amazing teachers and musicians from all over the globe. I am more than willing to pass on what I have discovered.
I have taught beginners how to hold the sticks and play simple grooves, as well as shown seasoned veterans how to strengthen their foundation and overcome roadblocks to mastery.
I encourage my students to develop a solid foundation of technical skills (grip, body mechanics, reading, time, rudiments, styles/grooves) while finding their own voice on the instrument. Musical performance is a deeply personal experience, and I hope to guide you towards whatever goals you have in mind.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Douglass Street
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-6 PM
Thursday
8 AM-6 PM
Friday
12 PM-6 PM
Saturday
5 AM-6 PM
Sunday
5 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$70
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Experience
Percussionist
Oct, 2016 - PresentMark Morris Dance Group
I am pleased to be joining the ranks as an accompanist for the prestigious Mark Morris Dance Group here in Brooklyn, NY. I am currently accompanying Afro Haitian, West African, creative movement and interdisciplinary dance classes for both children and adults.
Drummer
Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2012Bamidele Dancers and Drummers
A core member of the Bamidele Dancers and Drummers, I worked with Sekou and Marilyn Sylla, accompanying the West African dance programs at UMass, Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges.
Education
Associates Degree - Classical Percussion Performance
Sep, 2004 - Jun, 2006Holyoke Community College
Jazz Improvisation
Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2014School for Improvised Music Summer Intensive
BA - Ethnomusicology - West African Diasporic Music
Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2009University of Massachusetts Amherst
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Douglass Street
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-6 PM
Thursday
8 AM-6 PM
Friday
12 PM-6 PM
Saturday
5 AM-6 PM
Sunday
5 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$70
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