Hey there!

My name is Tom Criblez and I am a Brooklyn based musician. I am mainly a drummer, but also a guitarist. The way I typically structure my lessons is based on what the student is looking to learn and accomplish. However, I also have certain methods of teaching that include how to properly, physically drum and perform in order to avoid injury later in life, lots of chop building that is usually taught and practiced on a drum pad, some reading if the student is open to it because I believe it is a good way to latch on to rhythmic concepts, building a close relationship with a metronome, exploring the foundations and basics of grooves in whatever genres the student is looking to tackle and always leave room for something fun like learning a song or writing a part. I am also open to talking about what it means to be a drummer in different environments like bands or being independent or recording and the fundamentals in how to approach like getting good sounds or how to prepare for a 10 hour studio marathon. I have tons of experience in performing, writing and recording drum parts, as well as, writing songs! I also am fluent in Ableton live and can teach how to program beats and incorporate that type of drumming into your repertoire. I run my lessons out of my studio in my apartment in Bed-Stuy. I also perform in multiple bands in the area if you want to check out my music online :) Hope to hear from ya soon!