Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks Mandarin, Spanish
Teaching since 1995
Drum Performance Certificate
About Paul V.
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First off, my hope for you is that for whatever reason you're on this site looking for a drum teacher is something I can help you fulfill, whether you would like to play in a band, learn better technique to help you play what you want to (but maybe aren't able to yet), record your drums, create beats, learn to read music, or understand and play different styles of music.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, I will help you reach your musical goals, now matter how big or small. We'll work together on uncovering your talents and use them to your advantage while improving on areas that might be holding you back - all while having fun, because let's face it, playing music, and especially the drums, is fun!
About Paul:
Paul V., originally from St. Louis , Missouri, studied drums for several years before becoming interested in classical percussion and piano in college, eventually becoming Principal Timpanist for the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and also Guest Artist with the nationally acclaimed St. Louis Brass Band. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2002, Paul has played/recorded with WAL (formerly the Jacob and Matthew Band), Jane Lui, Danielle Rose, Warren Charles, Scott Detweiler, Hunter Parrish (from Showtime's Weeds and Godspell on Broadway), Brendan James, Billy Mitchell, Bill Purdy, Don Kirkpatrick (Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker), Jeff Littleton (Herbie Hancock, Stanley Turrentine), John Thomas (Bruce Hornsby), Pete Anderson (Roy Orbison, Dwight Yoakam), and has opened for acts including The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Wailing Souls, Clint Black, Junior Brown, Rodney Crowell, and has also played for members of the Library of Congress. He has performed at numerous venues ranging from Lucas Oil Stadium, the Verizon Center (Washington, DC), and Cowboy Stadium to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center, Hotel Café, the Roxy, and many others. Paul is an active educator and has taught at the Los Angeles College of Music and Music Performance Academy and has also studied with Steve Ferrone, Peter Erskine, Joe Porcaro, and Ralph Humphrey.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Yamaha DTX electronic drums in personal home studio and Pro Tools for recording lesson progress.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
West Victoria Ct.
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
6 PM-10 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-10 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-10 PM
Thursday
9 AM-10 PM
Friday
9 AM-9 PM
Saturday
9 AM-9 PM
Sunday
8 AM-11 AM
1:30 PM-10 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$100
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4 Reviews
Ara Demirjian
Teacher's studio
Paul does a great job of balancing the theoretical and applied. He focuses on developing strong fundamentals and good habits but also delves into songs that apply new skills learned along the way at the appropriate pace. As a beginner, Paul has helped me get off to a good start where I'm learning a lot but also having a lot of fun.
A big plus is that he's got a real down-to-earth personality that makes the lessons even more enjoyable and really interesting to talk to about all things drums and otherwise.
Posted May 10, 2015
cindi gelman
Student's home
My son has taken lessons with Paul for over 5 years. Not only is Paul an accomplished musician, he's a great teacher. His teaching style is positive and supportive. He has modified my son's lessons through the years, as his goals and needs have changed. Paul has always been professional, reliable and enthusiastic. He genuinely seems to enjoy what he does, and as a bonus, Paul is also a really nice guy, who has had a positive influence on my teenage son's life.
Posted Nov 9, 2014
Alex Dobbs
Student's home
Paul is an awesome teacher! He is super positive, friendly, joyful, and professional. He was always on time and always adequately prepared for the lesson. He is not only a fantastic musician, but also very supportive in helping you accomplish whatever your goals are as he cares about you as a person. I highly recommend Paul!
Posted Sep 18, 2014
Experience
Director of LACM Online
Jul, 2013 - PresentLos Angeles College of Music
Oversee development of online courses and programs
Drum Instructor
Jun, 2008 - Aug, 2011Music Performance Academy
Drum Instructor
Oct, 2006 - Dec, 2009Waltrip's World of Yamaha
Education
Drum Performance Certificate
Sep, 2002 - Oct, 2003Los Angeles College of Music
Certifications
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
May, 2013eCornell & The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
May, 2016National Academy of Sports Medicine
AED/CPR
Jan, 2016American Red Cross
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Mandarin
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
West Victoria Ct.
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
6 PM-10 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-10 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-10 PM
Thursday
9 AM-10 PM
Friday
9 AM-9 PM
Saturday
9 AM-9 PM
Sunday
8 AM-11 AM
1:30 PM-10 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$100
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