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I have been playing the drums since I was 8. I have learned complex rhythms like the para-diddle and can read sheet music well. I can teach techniques like the drumroll and can help students build up their speed, accuracy and timing.
I have been playing the drums since I was 8. I have learned complex rhythms like the para-diddle and can read sheet music well. I can teach techniques like the drumroll and can help students build up their speed, accuracy and timing.
Jeremy P. is a very knowledgeable tutor. He helped me with several algebraic expressions, which helped me to better understand algebra. I would recommend Jeremy to others because he is qualified to help you too. - Mary

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I have been playing drums since high school (more than 10 years) with punk-rock and alternative bands. Examples
I have been playing drums since high school (more than 10 years) with punk-rock and alternative bands. Examples

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 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 played the drums for over 20 years, earning a Master of Music and having approximately 1,000 concert performances. In my time, I have studied with a host of incredible drummers and percussionists such as Johnny Vidacovich, Ricky...
I have played the drums for over 20 years, earning a Master of Music and having approximately 1,000 concert performances. In my time, I have studied with a host of incredible drummers and percussionists such as Johnny Vidacovich, Ricky...

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...

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...

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

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 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...

Gabe Toth is a multi-instrumentalist, music educator, composer, and content creator with experience teaching guitar, voice, drums, piano, music theory, songwriting, and creative musicianship. His background includes Berklee...
Gabe Toth is a multi-instrumentalist, music educator, composer, and content creator with experience teaching guitar, voice, drums, piano, music theory, songwriting, and creative musicianship. His background includes Berklee...

...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....

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 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, 160 lessons with Eric

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 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...
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...

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've been teaching drums to beginner with the Alfred Drum's methods for their tremendous instruction on rhythm. And I've used "Advanced Rock Drumming Techniques" book for advanced students for great...
I've been teaching drums to beginner with the Alfred Drum's methods for their tremendous instruction on rhythm. And I've used "Advanced Rock Drumming Techniques" book for advanced students for great...

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

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

With over 28 years of playing and studying drums, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching. I have been performing and touring professionally for the last 17 years, and my extensive background as a session drummer has seen me...
With over 28 years of playing and studying drums, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching. I have been performing and touring professionally for the last 17 years, and my extensive background as a session drummer has seen me...

I play drumkit, usually a 4-piece kit. I play openhanded on a right-handed kit. I concentrate first on teaching the snare drum rudiments and reading drum charts. The key to drumming is keeping it simple.
I play drumkit, usually a 4-piece kit. I play openhanded on a right-handed kit. I concentrate first on teaching the snare drum rudiments and reading drum charts. The key to drumming is keeping it simple.

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...

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...
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...
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
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