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Music Theory with William B.

Los Angeles, California

4.5
(2)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 3-120
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2014
Drum Set Performance

    About William B.

    4.5
    (2)
    I'm a graduate from Berklee College of Music where I studied Music Performance (for Drum Set) and Music Education. I've studied under great teachers including Rod Morgenstein, Henrique De Almeida, Jackie Santos, Steve Wilkes, and the list goes on. I also have experience performing in a wide variety of contexts and genres. In your lessons with me I will help you to achieve any musical goals you have as well as to take your current skills up to the next level and beyond. I have a wealth of knowledge about music theory and teaching methodology, as well as experience in execution of these skills. Your lessons with me will be fun as well as informative, and if you are willing to put in the work I can guarantee you will make progress as my student. *** Lesson Details *** I'm an easy-going guy, so I won't push you very hard unless you want me too. My lessons will focus on achieving your goals. If you want to master your instrument in general, we will focus on theoretical concepts and technique. If you are looking for a fun time and just trying to learn a few songs, I will help you to do that as well. Regardless of your learning goals, I will strive to make my lessons entertaining as well as informative, and together we will make rapid progress if you're willing to put in some work! Excepting students of all ages and all levels in and around the greater Twin Cities area. *** Travel Equipment *** Students must provide their own instruments and have something available to take notes with, but I will provide materials and anything else that is needed. *** Specialties *** I specialize in Drum Set, all genres, but my strongest ones are Rock, Jazz, and Latin styles. I can teach lessons through advanced levels on drums of all sorts and percussion. I can teach or tutor Music Theory to a very high level as well. I am also proficient enough to teach beginner-intermediate piano.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8:30 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Thursday
    8:30 AM-8 PM
    Friday
    8:30 AM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $65
    90 minutes
    $90
    120 minutes
    $95
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    Experience

    Percussion Technical Support

    Jun, 2012 - Present

    Berklee College of Music

    I work for Berklee College of Music in the Percussion department as a manager of labs and practice spaces. I am the on-call man for when things break that need fixing, and I change the drum heads throughout the college between semesters. In addition to this I answer questions and give advice to fellow students in need. This job has put me in close proximity and contact with many of the greatest drummers around today including John Ramsay (department chair), Steve Wilkes, Ron Morgenstein, Terri Lyne Carington, Henrique de Almeida, and many more.

    Student Teacher

    Jan, 2014 - May, 2014

    Arlington MA public schools

    I've logged 500+ hours student of teaching at an Elementary School and a High School in Arlington Massachusetts.

    Research Assistant

    May, 2013 - Dec, 2013

    Newbury Comics Fellowship Grant

    I worked as a researcher for Nalora Steele of Berklee College of Music's Education Department. We did research on hearing loss in musicians which was extremely enlightening and enjoyable. Be sure to wear ear plugs fellow musicians!

    Education

    Drum Set Performance

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2014

    Berklee College of Music

    Music Education

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2014

    Berklee College of Music

    Certifications

    Degree in Music Education and Drum Set Performance

    Aug, 2014

    Berklee College of Muisc

    I completed school at Berklee College of Music in Summer of 2014 and received degrees in Music Education and Drum Set performance.

    Awards

    Outstanding Band Member

    May, 2010

    O'Gorman High School

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Feb, 2013

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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