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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...

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 specialize in performance practice, history and music theory of popular musics such as Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Afro-Cuban. Work applies to big band, small group, percussion ensemble performance. I also hold advanced drum music notation...
I specialize in performance practice, history and music theory of popular musics such as Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Afro-Cuban. Work applies to big band, small group, percussion ensemble performance. I also hold advanced drum music notation...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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, 155 lessons with Eric

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'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.

...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....

...GRAMMY-winning Latin jazz drummer). I've taught private drum lessons from students aged 7-67. I've played drums at venues as big as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame....
...GRAMMY-winning Latin jazz drummer). I've taught private drum lessons from students aged 7-67. I've played drums at venues as big as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame....
My daughter had her first sight reading class with Chandler, he is very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter enjoyed the class and learn a lot from him already. - Gabriela, 6 lessons with Chandler

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

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 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...

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...

I have been playing drums since middle school. I know how to write and notate rhythms, know different drum beats and aptterns such as paradiddles, flam, rolls, clave, bossa nova, merengue, swing, jazz, rock. I received a perfect...
I have been playing drums since middle school. I know how to write and notate rhythms, know different drum beats and aptterns such as paradiddles, flam, rolls, clave, bossa nova, merengue, swing, jazz, rock. I received a perfect...
Paul does a great job assessing where the student is and pushing them to the next level. Paul is teaching my 11 yr old son how to play bass guitar. He is helping my son translate his prior piano knowledge to a new instrument in a ... - Angela, 48 lessons with Paul

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've been practicing, studying, and performing music for 11 years now. I marched snare in the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade in 2018, performed snare for the Boston Celtics Basket Ball team playoffs 4 times, at Disney, and marched the NYC Saint...
I've been practicing, studying, and performing music for 11 years now. I marched snare in the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade in 2018, performed snare for the Boston Celtics Basket Ball team playoffs 4 times, at Disney, and marched the NYC Saint...

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 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 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

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 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
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