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I have experience teaching drums at a basic to intermediate level. I have a very advanced rhythmic background from being in a Brazilian percussion ensemble, as well and transcribing progressive rock music which utilizes many advanced rhythmic concepts like phrasing over the barline and odd-meter. I would be happy...
I have experience teaching drums at a basic to intermediate level. I have a very advanced rhythmic background from being in a Brazilian percussion ensemble, as well and transcribing progressive rock music which utilizes many advanced rhythmic concepts like phrasing over the barline and odd-meter. I would be happy...

Near Pasadena, CA
You need personal guidance and coaching. Working on the right things in specific ways is the key to making progress. Imagine easily being able to play the drums to songs you love, or performing an amazing drum solo. You can make it happen with the proper strategy. That’s the key to becoming a great...
You need personal guidance and coaching. Working on the right things in specific ways is the key to making progress. Imagine easily being able to play the drums to songs you love, or performing an amazing drum solo. You can make it happen with the proper strategy. That’s the key to becoming a great...
Stefano is an amazing drum teacher. He teaches in such a manner that is not threatening or condescending, yet uplifting and positive. He is patient, yet understands that the student wants to just hammer away and make lots of noise... - Bill, 10 lessons with Stefano

Near Pasadena, CA
Associates degree in drum set performance from Musicians Institute plus private lessons with some of the greatest teachers including: Tommy Igoe, John Xepoleas, Rob Carson, Chuck Silverman, Fred Dinkins and more. Whether you want to be a top level pro one day or if you just need some music therapy from music and...
Associates degree in drum set performance from Musicians Institute plus private lessons with some of the greatest teachers including: Tommy Igoe, John Xepoleas, Rob Carson, Chuck Silverman, Fred Dinkins and more. Whether you want to be a top level pro one day or if you just need some music therapy from music and...
Robbie is a great tutor, my 13 yr old son loves him. He is a very skilled drummer, funny and resourceful. He is very effective at teaching the basic movements as well as the most complex ones. - Andrea, 36 lessons with Robbie

Near Pasadena, CA
I have played drums for over 10 years now since I was first thrown into the fire at worship practice one weekend in highschool, when we were short a drummer and I had played some with friends and decided I could fill in. Since then I have always had a drum kit and have always found time to practice and play...
I have played drums for over 10 years now since I was first thrown into the fire at worship practice one weekend in highschool, when we were short a drummer and I had played some with friends and decided I could fill in. Since then I have always had a drum kit and have always found time to practice and play...

Near Pasadena, CA
Many of these years have included percussion workshops for teens at risk, behavioral issues, special-ed, and autism. For youngsters, I've developed a unique color coded system which makes learning to drum fun and simple. I teach in a relaxed, easy going manner and have lots of patience. When students ask a...
Many of these years have included percussion workshops for teens at risk, behavioral issues, special-ed, and autism. For youngsters, I've developed a unique color coded system which makes learning to drum fun and simple. I teach in a relaxed, easy going manner and have lots of patience. When students ask a...

I have played, performed and taught Full Drum Set for a duration of 37yrs. I have travelled the world, groomed other students & musicians, as well as started beginners on their musical paths. I have more than enough ability and...
I have played, performed and taught Full Drum Set for a duration of 37yrs. I have travelled the world, groomed other students & musicians, as well as started beginners on their musical paths. I have more than enough ability and...
Desiree is a true coach. She is a careful listener and knows how to tailor a lesson particularly suited for student. I have restarted playing trumpet and she listened to my goals and made a lesson plan to help me increase my stren... - Ray, 6 lessons with Desiree

Teaching all levels and all styles of drumming since 1996. I received my advanced performance certificate from the Drummer's Collective, New York City, in 2000 in addition to years of private lessons since the early 80's. I also...
Teaching all levels and all styles of drumming since 1996. I received my advanced performance certificate from the Drummer's Collective, New York City, in 2000 in addition to years of private lessons since the early 80's. I also...
I’ve some great lessons with Larry that have left me me a lot of excitement to continue learning the drums. In the hour with him it seems like I make more progress than several weeks on my own. He has shown me some really cool mat... - Gerald, 2 lessons with Larry

Dr. Marc W serves as a Professor of Percussion. He has performed and presented for a variety of notable organizations such as the Lincoln Center Institute, the Percussion Arts Society, and the Charles Ives Center for New Music. He was a founding...
Dr. Marc W serves as a Professor of Percussion. He has performed and presented for a variety of notable organizations such as the Lincoln Center Institute, the Percussion Arts Society, and the Charles Ives Center for New Music. He was a founding...
With help of 12 lessons from Marc, My son scored 98/100 in the California Merit of Certificate theory exam and Scored 5 in AP music theory exam. My friends' son also took lessons from Marc, and he scored 5 in his AP music theory e... - Amy, 12 lessons with Marc

I took percussion technics at the University of Oregon and later earned a bachelor of music degree. I'm especially interested in pitched percussion and frequently teach using a glockenspiel or orchestra bell set. I'm an alumna of the Space...
I took percussion technics at the University of Oregon and later earned a bachelor of music degree. I'm especially interested in pitched percussion and frequently teach using a glockenspiel or orchestra bell set. I'm an alumna of the Space...
Within just a few lesson my abilities have gotten much better. I am feeling more confident and I am enjoying our time together. I am learning more about the structure & history of music and the genre I want to play. Highly reco... - Kym, 42 lessons with David

I have studied snare drum, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, drum set, various auxiliary percussion instruments, piano, and jazz composition. These studies have prepared me to teach general musical skills including but not limited to...
I have studied snare drum, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, drum set, various auxiliary percussion instruments, piano, and jazz composition. These studies have prepared me to teach general musical skills including but not limited to...

I have been playing drums for over 40 years. My main areas of expertise involve various drum rhythms, timing, listening and dynamics. I can teach one how to play pop, rock reggae, funk and jazz. I can teach from beginner to...
I have been playing drums for over 40 years. My main areas of expertise involve various drum rhythms, timing, listening and dynamics. I can teach one how to play pop, rock reggae, funk and jazz. I can teach from beginner to...
Carlos was available on short notice to help my daughter prepare for her statistics final. She said the test was much easier than she anticipated thanks to his help. We will definitely hire him throughout the spring semester so sh... - Amy

I've taught numerous beginner students to play the drums over the years. I can teach basic drum performance. The drums however are not my primary instrument / primary area of expertise.
I've taught numerous beginner students to play the drums over the years. I can teach basic drum performance. The drums however are not my primary instrument / primary area of expertise.

In the US, I played with The Crossroads, also collaborated with artists in stylistically varied performances from jazz to rock. I taught drums as a faculty member at Quincy Point Music Academy and A Street Music in Quincy. I now teach in my...
In the US, I played with The Crossroads, also collaborated with artists in stylistically varied performances from jazz to rock. I taught drums as a faculty member at Quincy Point Music Academy and A Street Music in Quincy. I now teach in my...
As adults, how many times have we said “I used to play the piano”? I wanted to play piano again, but had been unable to find a teacher who met my needs as an adult learner. I went to Wyzant and found Bulent G. He answered my inq... - Lis, 65 lessons with Bulent

Starting in the Boston Music Scene, I performed and toured with bands on drums all along the east coast. I have played drumset in rock bands, orchestral percussion, and jazz drums in the House of Blues on Fenway. I have given...
Starting in the Boston Music Scene, I performed and toured with bands on drums all along the east coast. I have played drumset in rock bands, orchestral percussion, and jazz drums in the House of Blues on Fenway. I have given...

I have played drums for over twenty years and have appeared on numerous recordings--either as a session drummer, a band member, or an independent artist. I began drumming in the early 2000s in the New Jersey pop-punk music scene, at...
I have played drums for over twenty years and have appeared on numerous recordings--either as a session drummer, a band member, or an independent artist. I began drumming in the early 2000s in the New Jersey pop-punk music scene, at...

Drums are such a foundation to playing any sort of music. If we have no drums, then we have no rhythm in our music. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from CSU Fullerton's School of Music, and I have gained a...
Drums are such a foundation to playing any sort of music. If we have no drums, then we have no rhythm in our music. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from CSU Fullerton's School of Music, and I have gained a...

I've been playing drums since I was 14. I've enjoyed helping people develop their rudimentary skills and sense of timing for most of my life. I have two math degrees, and I've been working as a math tutor for over 25 years...
I've been playing drums since I was 14. I've enjoyed helping people develop their rudimentary skills and sense of timing for most of my life. I have two math degrees, and I've been working as a math tutor for over 25 years...
Timothy is an amazing tutor. Not only is he great at explaining concepts, my son is in Math Analysis, he is kind and supportive. His response time and flexibility in working with our schedule was unmatched. He is thorough and his ... - Jill, 19 lessons with Timothy

I have been playing for 20 years in jazz bands, rock groups, wind ensembles and orchestras. Currently I am a gigging and session musician and also teach 40+ students privately. I have a bachelors of Jazz Performance from Washington State...
I have been playing for 20 years in jazz bands, rock groups, wind ensembles and orchestras. Currently I am a gigging and session musician and also teach 40+ students privately. I have a bachelors of Jazz Performance from Washington State...

I’ve been performing, recording, and teaching drums and percussion professionally for nearly 14 years, and have performed throughout the U.S. and Europe in wide-ranging settings—jazz, rock, pop, experimental, improvised music—as well...
I’ve been performing, recording, and teaching drums and percussion professionally for nearly 14 years, and have performed throughout the U.S. and Europe in wide-ranging settings—jazz, rock, pop, experimental, improvised music—as well...

I have experience teaching both private and group lessons on drum set and general percussion at various local music studios. I was also a substitute teacher for a college Percussion Lab course and beginning band teacher for a local...
I have experience teaching both private and group lessons on drum set and general percussion at various local music studios. I was also a substitute teacher for a college Percussion Lab course and beginning band teacher for a local...
Eric is a great percussion teacher! He will help in any way! He has helped me for awhile, and has never failed me! - Paula, 159 lessons with Eric

In the fall the band marched in parades and played at school functions. In the fall we marched an indoor drumline show. I also taught drums in Rock Band classes.
In the fall the band marched in parades and played at school functions. In the fall we marched an indoor drumline show. I also taught drums in Rock Band classes.
My daughter (13 now) has been doing lessons with Mark for a couple years now and she has really enjoyed it. Mark has done a great job and the online lessons help my daughter set aside time to practice her instrument. - Omar, 97 lessons with Mark R

I played drums in elementary, junior high, and high school. I was squad leader in marching band. I played snare, bass, and quads. I now play drums in my metal band we've been together for 5-6 years and are about to record our...
I played drums in elementary, junior high, and high school. I was squad leader in marching band. I played snare, bass, and quads. I now play drums in my metal band we've been together for 5-6 years and are about to record our...
Tyler did a great job helping my son prep for a physics test and will be using him in the future. He conveyed information in a manor that made it easy to grasp. Thank you! - Andy, 4 lessons with Tyler

...dance music, and other acts. Access to a full Yamaha Stage Custom kit for online lessons as well as Yamaha Portable Digital Drums for in-person....
...dance music, and other acts. Access to a full Yamaha Stage Custom kit for online lessons as well as Yamaha Portable Digital Drums for in-person....

Those would be my two longest involvements with the same group. As of recent, I have been writing music for the snare drum, in the styles of marching cadences, and snare drum rudimental solo pieces. I've also been involved...
Those would be my two longest involvements with the same group. As of recent, I have been writing music for the snare drum, in the styles of marching cadences, and snare drum rudimental solo pieces. I've also been involved...

I have been playing drumset for over 7 years. These past two years I have been using a lot of my time working on my musical and technical skills regarding drumset at the Interlochen Arts Academy Highschool. I achieved the presidential scholarship...
I have been playing drumset for over 7 years. These past two years I have been using a lot of my time working on my musical and technical skills regarding drumset at the Interlochen Arts Academy Highschool. I achieved the presidential scholarship...
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