Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, English
Teaching since 2012
AA Applied Sciences, Chemistry
About Ron-Jay G.
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Hello! I'm Ron-Jay Gage, and I can teach you to play the drums. I have about 22 years of experience; I actively write, record and perform live music in three bands, and I am proficient in many musical styles including Rock and Metal.
Whether you want to play in school band, orchestra, marching, jazz, rock, or play with your friends at home, I can show you the tools to becoming really good. Some of my teachers include multi-time world rudimental snare drum champion Rob Carson, Chuck Silverman (The Latin/Funk Connection), Fred Dinkins (It's About Time), Gary Hess (The Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms), Jeff Bowders (Double Bass Drumming), and dozens of other professionals with decades of experience in all styles of music including rock, funk, r&b, jazz, latin. I have also studied classical percussion at Indiana University with Braham Dembar, Principal Percussionist of the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra, and also have a Music Performance degree from The Musician's Institute.
I have decades of experience, I am organized, enthusiastic and well-rounded, and I've been teaching since 2012. My comprehensive lesson plan leads students to an understanding of hand and foot techniques, rudiments, patterns, coordination, 4-limb interdependence, grooving, filling, song structure, odd meters, theory and ear-training all while having fun and applying it how you hear it. My curriculum derives largely from the curricula of the best instructors in the country, and your lessons will be tailored to meet your personal needs.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
NE 38th Ave. Portland, OR
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-10 PM
Thursday
5 PM-10 PM
Friday
3 PM-10 PM
Saturday
3 PM-6 PM
Sunday
10 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
15 minutes
$15
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$50
75 minutes
$63
90 minutes
$75
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Experience
English Composition Tutor
Mar, 2015 - PresentPortland Community College, Cascade
Science Educator, Chemistry and Physics
Jan, 2014 - Jan, 2015OMSI
Private and Group Percussion Instructor
Jun, 2012 - PresentRon-Jay Gage
Tutor / Disability Services
Mar, 2004 - Aug, 2005IVY Tech Community College
Education
Percussion Performance
Sep, 2004 - Jul, 2005IPFW
AA Applied Sciences, Chemistry
Mar, 2013 - Jul, 2015Portland Community College
AA Percussion Performance
Mar, 2007 - Jul, 2009The Musician's Institute
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Ron-Jay's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
NE 38th Ave. Portland, OR
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-10 PM
Thursday
5 PM-10 PM
Friday
3 PM-10 PM
Saturday
3 PM-6 PM
Sunday
10 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
15 minutes
$15
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$50
75 minutes
$63
90 minutes
$75
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