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Drums with Tony C.

Lancaster, California

5.0
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1981
Drums and percussion

    About Tony C.

    5.0
    (10)
    Tony teaches.. All Ages, All Skill Levels, All Styles ,One on One instruction. Over 30 years teaching experience focusing on Drum set, Drum Line, Rudiments, Reading, Counting, Technique, Coordination, Independence and Musicianship. Including annual performance opportunities and recitals. Tony's Teaching approach is upbeat, enthusiastic and motivational with emphasis on ease of motion, relaxation and a natural physical approach to drum set. He also specializes in teaching Rudimental Snare Technique for modern Drum and Bugle Corps. Tony is a graduate of Musicians Institute of Technology in Hollywood CA and was the Percussive Arts Society Rudimental Drum Champion. Versatility being Tony's strong point, he has performed with various artist such as: Gina Eckstine, Allen Rich (Son of Charlie Rich), The Convertibles, Fabian, Johnny Paycheck, Neil McCoy, Steve Warner, The Drifters, Jim Lauderdale, The Tony C Orchestra and Jazz Quintets. Tony's credits include countless commercials, music demos, theater and various local and national television. He has taught at Simi Valley High School, El Camino High School, Royal High School, Palmdale High School, Lancaster High School, Rosamond High School. He was the Senior Drum Instructor/Workshop Clinician at both Mario's Music in Lancaster CA from 1990 to 2012 and World Music in Simi Valley CA from 1983 to 1990. Tony is a Jazz Historian, Lecturer and Clinician. Endorsements Include: Capella Drum Sticks, Percussion Drum Hardware and Accessories and Rhythm Tech Percussion Instruments.

    Instructor details

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    Lancaster Blvd.Unit #

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    9:30 AM-10 AM
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    3:30 PM-6:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-11:30 AM
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    4 PM-5 PM
    5:30 PM-7:30 PM
    Thursday
    3:30 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-10:30 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $24
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $40
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Diana
    Teacher's studio
    I started taking lessons from Tony about 15 years ago. I started taking them from Tony when he was teaching at Marios Music. The guy is an awesome teacher. He taught me how to hold my Drumsticks right, how to read Music, how to do perididdles, how to hit the snare the right way. How to relax my hand and work my wrist. He is an awesome drummer himself. He showed me the right way to be a professional Drummer. I told him when I first went in there I wanted to just play for my Church. I've never stopped and have been in 3 Bands. I'm always playing at Church as well as Bands. I love it. I am female. So ladies in f you want to be a working or just having fun drummer this is the guy that will hook you up. He is an awesome Drum Instructor as well as a drummer who goes everywhere to play. I'd you want a great Teacher call Tony. You won't be sorry. Also guys you too. Tony is easy to get along with and always helpful if you don't understand.
    Posted Jun 29, 2016
    Erica
    Teacher's studio
    Tony did an amazing job with drum lessons for my son! Works well with children and my son progressed rapidly. I highly recommend Tony!
    Posted Sep 9, 2015
    Terry
    Teacher's studio
    Many, many years ago, I was lucky enough to have a math professor at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo who found a way to make mathematics an exciting area of study for me and all of his other students. Many years ago, I was lucky enough to have a professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at UCLA who had the ability to provide the perfect amount of background, not too much, not too little, in his graduate courses so that no matter what the student’s undergraduate degree was in, there was never a problem with them understanding the newly introduced graduate level concepts. And now, I am lucky enough that I found a drum instructor who was willing to take on an old guy (remember the many, many years ago stuff above ) and work around my problems with arthritis, senior moments, bad vision, and an occasional decrease in motivation. While I am probably his oldest student (a distinction I could have lived without), I have listened to him work with several younger, in some cases way younger, students and he is another one of those special people who can teach. Not everybody can teach. Of those that can, many don’t teach well. And, of those that can teach well, not all of them can teach well to people with a broad range of backgrounds, skill sets, motivations, and ages. Tony has the ability to teach well, no matter what your circumstances.
    Posted Sep 3, 2015

    Experience

    School Owner/Director

    Nov, 1986 - Present

    Tony C. Drum Instruction

    I have been teaching for 30 years and have a reputation of producing students that have made careers from the foundation that I provide. I also cater to the player that just enjoys drums as a hobby taking all ages from beginners to advanced level players. My students create a constant learning process in me, such as keeping up with current musical trends, technique ideas and drum set styleings.

    Music Instructor and Professional Performer

    Jun, 1978 - Present

    Acclaim Music Services and Tony's Drum Instruction

    All ages, All levels, All styles Tony is a graduate of Musicians Institute of Technology in Hollywood CA and was the Percussive Arts Society Rudimental Drum Champion. Versatility being Tony's strong point, he has performed with various artist such as: Gina Eckstine, Allen Rich (Son of Charlie Rich), The Convertibles, Fabian, Johnny Paycheck, Neil McCoy, Steve Warner, The Drifters, Jim Lauderdale, The Tony C. Orchestra and Jazz Quintets. Tony's credits include countless commercials, music demos, theater and various local and national television. He has taught at Simi Valley High School, El Camino High School, Royal High School, Palmdale High School, Lancaster High School, Rosamond High School. He was the Senior Drum Instructor/Workshop Clinician at both Mario's Music in Lancaster CA from 1990 to 2012 and World Music in Simi Valley CA from 1983 to 1990.

    Education

    Drums and percussion

    Jan, 1986 - Jan, 1987

    Musicians Institute of Technology

    Certifications

    MI

    Jun, 1988

    Musicians Institute Of technology

    Studied All Areas of Music Styles and Performance with World Renown Instructors and Artists.

    Musicians Institute of Technology

    Sep, 1988

    MIT

    Musicians Institute provides the official map for you to become the artist & music industry professional you want to be. Musicians Institute is right in the heart of Hollywood, a dynamic location that’s buzzing with culture & creativity around the clock. At this College of Contemporary Music, you can learn all the skills you need—from performing in every genre and using cutting-edge technology, to handling all the business of building your own artistic brand. MI's selective programs are designed to help you launch a successful career in music by teaching you the wide array of tools and skill sets required to meet the demands of a highly competitive industry. Through focused and rigorous study, enhanced by close mentoring relationships with exceptional faculty, your graduate studies at MI will prepare you to excel musically, artistically, and professionally.

    Awards

    PASIC Rudimentary Drum Champion

    Apr, 1991

    Percussive Arts Society International Drum Contest

    CCMA Drummer of the Year 1998

    Aug, 1998

    California Country Music Association

    Affiliations

    Percussive Arts Society, The

    Sep, 1978

    We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.

    Music Teachers National Association

    Sep, 1999

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

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