Find a Drum Teacher Here

NUTHA JASON

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A good suggestion from donv so here goes. All teachers please post an advert here. adverts must include the following headings:

NAME:

COVERAGE AREA:

VENUE (WILL TEACH AT PUPIL'S HOME or HAS A TEACHING STUDIO or BOTH):

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

STUDENT LEVEL (BEGINNERS or SPECIALIST FOR ADVANCED DRUMMERS - PLEASE SPECIFY):

LESSON DETAILS (length and price):

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS (or send this member a personal message to make arrangements):
 
Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

I’ll go first ...

NAME:
Jason Horsler

COVERAGE AREA:
Kingston north surrey and surrounds (in London England)

VENUE (WILL TEACH AT PUPIL'S HOME or HAS A TEACHING STUDIO or BOTH):
both

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I have been a private drum teacher for 12 years. I am currently a full time drum teacher in Kingston both on the kit and as an African drum teacher in schools. I have 55 pupils whom I teach weekly. I am the head of contemporary music for Kingston upon Thames and serve on the arts council for the LEA. I have a grade 8 in drums and a degree in education with 10 years of school teaching experience, 3 of which I was the music co-ordinator for my school. I play drums in a very successful covers and wedding band with advanced bookings until August next year with an average of 2 gigs a week. I have now been a drummer for 20 years and have played in bands for 18 years.

STUDENT LEVEL (BEGINNERS or SPECIALIST FOR ADVANCED DRUMMERS - PLEASE SPECIFY):
Beginners to intermediate pupils welcome.

LESSON DETAILS (length and price):
my (private) lessons are 45 minutes long and I charge £20 for a lesson at my home and between £25 and £35 for lessons at my pupil's home.

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
none I’m afraid - I am currently over-subscribed.

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS (or send this member a personal message to make arrangements):
jasonhorsler.tripod.com
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

Hey,

I'm located in SE Portland, Oregon. I have my Bachelor's degree in classical percussion, and teach classical percussion (mallets, timpani, snare, etc...), drum set, guitar, and bass. I have been teaching for 8 years, and am active in the Portland gigging scene. I typically teach 1 hour lessons out of my private teaching studio, and I teach a wide range of experience levels from beginner to advanced. Hit me up if you're in the Portland area. Send me a private message. Thanks!
 
Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME:
Jamy Casteel

COVERAGE AREA:
Southern Oklahoma, USA

VENUE:
I have moved into a venue in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I've been playing drums for almost 20 years. I have recorded and performed as a session musician over the past 10 years with various bands. I have played with Death Metal bands to Country bands and everywhere in-between.

STUDENT LEVEL:
All ages and all Levels

LESSON DETAILS:
$80/month for 30-minute weekly lessons.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
I am taking a few more students. Contact me if interested!

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS:
www.jamycasteel.com for contact details. You can also send me a Private Message on this forum.
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

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Name: Jeff Johnson

Coverage Area: Richmond, Virginia (worldwide through Skype)

Venue: Johnson Drum Instruction, Richmond, VA (and Skype)

Experience and qualifications:
Jeff has an extensive musical background, having studied with some of the best instructors in music today. He has studied classical percussion with Robert Nowak, drum set with Steve Fidyk, and hand technique with the legendary Joe Morello. His formal education includes Wilkes University, Capital University Conservatory of Music and Drummers Collective, NYC.

Jeff toured the United States as a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Prior to GMO, Jeff held the position of drummer at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA for 9 seasons, most recently performing with the Starlight Orchestra. This ensemble performs authentic arrangements of the Basie, Miller, Dorsey, and Goodman bands. He has performed in the Festhaus, Italy, and Starfright big band shows. Jeff has also performed for special events at Kingsmill and in Las Vegas. He has subbed in shows at Water Country USA. Jeff was also employed by Carnival Cruise Lines as a show band musician completing contracts on the M.S. Fascination and M.S. Fantasy. There he performed everything from jazz and big-band to Vegas-style shows. He has also performed with many small combos in a variety of styles including jazz, rock, and reggae. He freelances with local theaters when time allows. He is currently a member of the D.C. based jazz big band, Swing Machine. With Swing Machine, he backed trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron, America’s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., and the lead vocalists from the Temptations, Drifters, and Platters.

Jeff is very active in education, being a member of the Vic Firth Private Drum Teachers Program and the Percussive Arts Society. His teaching centers on reading, technique, coordination, and knowledge of styles. He uses an extensive collection of play-a-long CDs to simulate actual musical situations and also uses DVDs as supplemental lesson material.

Jeff also specializes in preparing students for auditions. His students have gone on to Capital University Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles Music Academy, Berklee College of Music and the Armed Forces School of Music.

Jeff has conducted clinics and taught workshops in public and private schools. He also teaches an Introduction to Drumming class for the University of Richmond's School of Continuing Studies.

Jeff was included in the Dom Famularo/Modern Drummer list of teachers offering “top-notch drum instruction”

Publications: Jeff is the author of The Level System (published by Alfred Publishing).
Wrote articles for Modern Drummer Magazine (Oct., Nov. Dec. 2015)
Reviewer of Percussion Literature for the Percussive Notes Journal (2012-present)

Endorsements: Jeff is officially endorsing Vic Firth sticks, mallets and accessories. He is also an endorser for Sabian cymbals.

Student Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lesson Details (length and price): 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons. Longer lessons available for those travelling from outside the Richmond area.

Other Relevant Details: Jeff is available for clinics and workshops in schools and stores.

Current Availability: Time slots currently available.

Website: www.johnsondrum.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (804)266-2288
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME:
Thomas Lesnick

COVERAGE AREA:
Mississauga/Brampton/North York, Ontario, Canada

VENUE (WILL TEACH AT PUPIL'S HOME or HAS A TEACHING STUDIO or BOTH):
Has a teaching studio

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
First year performance major at York University. Studied under Barry Romberg, Anthony Michelli. Have been teaching drums since I was 16. Currently working as a session musician. Also play in an Acoustic-Pop band aiming for radio play, as well as a jazz trio that gigs regularly.

STUDENT LEVEL:
Beginner, intermediate rock/jazz/latin

LESSON DETAILS (length and price):
30-min/$21CAD

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
Teaches at Strings Attached Music and National Academy of Music. Qualified to teach RCM Grade 2 Theory, as well as basic jazz theory.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Some slots available

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS: Send an email to [email protected]

my website is www.myspace.com/thomaslesnick
 
Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME:
Ken Marino

COVERAGE AREA:
Long Island, New York.

Ken has a conveniently located studio and teach in student's home. Also teach mallets, piano and voice.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Ken has extensive background in the study of hand technique, and has also studied music and drum performance history. He has been teaching for 12 years and has taught at California State University, Touros College and City University of New York. He has completed graduate and advanced doctoral course work in music through the California State University, from which I possess a Master's degree, and City University of New York.

Ken has worked with Joe Morello, Dom Famularo, Richard Rodriguez and John Riley.

Specialties include Stone and Gladstone techniques, Adler Technique, Moeller Method, Open-handed playing, Latin, jazz and funk drumming, Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials, and NYSSMA and audition preparation. Teach all styles, reading, technique, grooves and independence.

STUDENT LEVEL (BEGINNERS or SPECIALIST FOR ADVANCED DRUMMERS - PLEASE SPECIFY):
All levels. I work equally well with children and adults.

LESSON DETAILS (length and price):
30, 40, and 60 minute lesson slots available.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS (or send this member a personal message to make arrangements):

You can preview www.myspace.com/docdrummer
e mail: [email protected]
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME
Denis

COVERAGE AREA
Northern Rhode Island

VENUE
Private Studio

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive drumming background, great deal of live playing(club and mid-size venues), studied privately with 3 different Pro-level instructors and over 30 years of private teaching.
A.S. and B.S. Engineering

STUDENT LEVEL:
Beginner to Advanced..single and double pedal,sight reading,ear training,hand technique,school music,rock,blues,swing,jazz....

CURRENT AVAILABILITY
Thursday evening and Saturdays

WEBSITE AND CONTACT INFO:
Email me a private message on this forum with your contact info.
 
Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

Shawn Guess

Aiken, SC / Augusta, GA

Teaching Studio

I've been playing for 20 years, I have a Bachelor's in Theory and Composition, and I've been teaching for 10 years

From beginner to advanced students

Various times available, contact for details

[email protected]
thedigitalgod.com (currently under construction)
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME: Geoff Fry

COVERAGE AREA: The Midlands UK/England

VENUE : Home Teaching Studio (nr. Walsall - Cannock WS6)

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years teaching experience, 15 years+ playing experience including rudimental specialist (marched and taught DCI + DCUK) see website for more details.

STUDENT LEVEL : all levals catered for

LESSON DETAILS : hours lessons

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS: http://www.geoff-fry.com

http://www.youtube.com/geofffry
http://www.myspace.com/geoff_fry
 
Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME

Andrew McAuley

COVERAGE AREA

Long Island/New York City

VENUE (WILL TEACH AT PUPIL'S HOME or HAS A TEACHING STUDIO or BOTH)

I offer lessons out of my drum room in Long Beach, NY and I will also travel to students located in Manhattan. I also fly once a month to the Palm Beach Springs area in Florida to teach privately, so if you live in the area I can meet with you as well.

I also offer private lessons online using the Skype program for students that I cannot travel to personally.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

I have been playing for fifteen years and teaching for almost ten. I have studied with the late Al Miller, completed studies at the world renowned Drummers Collective in NYC, and I currently study and perform with Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin & Wood) and master percussionist Cyro Baptista (of Beat The Donkey, Sting, Paul Simon, and more).

STUDENT LEVEL (BEGINNERS or SPECIALIST FOR ADVANCED DRUMMERS - PLEASE SPECIFY)

I accept students of all levels, beginner to advanced. Lessons can cover any and everything, including but not limited to: reading, counting, almost all styles of music, independence, phrasing, soloing, playing musically, developing your own voice on the instrument, creating themes, and more!

LESSON DETAILS (length and price)

For private lessons held out of my drum room, the rates are $30 for thirty minutes and $50 for one hour.

For lessons in NYC, rates are $75 for one hour (due to transportation fees)

When flying out of state for intensive lessons, rates are $75 per hour plus hotel fees.

For private lessons online using Skype, read the following:

The first step is to send me your musical background, an example or two of your playing, and what you want to achieve in our lesson. This way I can have several ideas prepared for our session. From there, STUDENTS HAVE TWO OPTIONS:

SINGLE SESSION: you can schedule one custom tailored thirty minute session for $25, which the student will receive a video of as well.

MONTHLY PLAN: you can schedule 4 lessons a month for a total of just $80. On top of the four live sessions, this plan entails me creating a flexible curriculum for the student, which they will receive via a pdf file or word document, and video recordings of each live session·

PAYPAL AND MONEY ORDERS ACCEPTED


OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS

I also teach a multitude of exotic percussion instruments, including: surdo, pandeiro, cuica, triangle, ago-go bells, timba, and more!


CURRENT AVAILABILITY

New York Private Lessons and Skype Private Lessons: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Florida Private Lessons: select Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS

Catch my drumming vids, music, free lessons, and more at: www.myspace.com/kindbeatsmusic

Stay up to date on my happenings at:
www.twitter.com/kindbeats

Check out my drum channel at:
www.youtube.com/kindbeats
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

NAME:
Joshua Risner (Drums on Wheels)

COVERAGE AREA:
Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma

VENUE:
I am currently teaching only at student's homes. Student must have a drumset on site for instruction.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I have been playing drums for 26 years in the Tulsa area. My main area of expertise is funk/fusion but my student body is so varied I teach pretty much every style including marching percussion.

STUDENT LEVEL:
Beginner to Advanced. Young or Old.

LESSON DETAILS:
30 and 60 minute lessons available. Prices range from $80 to $120 a month. Discount available for multiple family members.

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
Beginners - I use Pat Sweeney's Drums for the Absolute Beginner book and then go on to Realistic Rock. From there we can move on to Rick Latham's Advanced Funk Studies, Jim Chapin's Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer or whatever other material interests the student. I also write my own exercises and grooves which I make into handouts for students. Instructional books must be purchased by by the student.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: A few slots are open. Due to my day job I limit myself to 15 students.

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS: Please PM for more information.
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

COVERAGE AREA: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

VENUE (WILL TEACH AT PUPIL'S HOME or HAS A TEACHING STUDIO or BOTH):
I have a private studio at my home, but home teaching is a possibility.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 20 years of professional playing experience incl. West End theatre, cruise ships, touring musicals, pop/jazz gigging. 10 years of teaching and masterclass experience both as a private tutor and with county music services. I've had the great fortune to study with great players/teachers such as Jim Blackley (Syncopated Rolls, Essence of Jazz Drumming), Allan Cox ("Meet The Bass Player"), Ray Reilly (Toronto Symphony), Barry Elmes (Time Warp, Canadian jazz great), Pat Petrillo and more.

STUDENT LEVEL: Beginners to Advanced welcome.

LESSON DETAILS (length and price): Generally, I offer 30-minute and 1-hour lessons, though longer sessions can be arranged. Prices are competitive and recession-friendly, PM me for more details.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Currently accepting students.

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS: PM me for more details.
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

Anyone interested can PM me for details.


Area: Sydney Australia.

Experience. 31 years playing. Began gigging in 1982.

Recordings made for various people including extended work with ABC television.

Guest lecturer at School of Audio Engineering , Sydney. http://www.sae.edu/en-gb/news_overview/726/News

Instruments I teach include: Drum set. All styles. Afro Cuban percussion, congas, bongos, timbales, guiro, bata etc etc.

Samba batucada, surdo, repinique, repique de mao, timbau, pandeiro etc etc. Choro music, samba reggae as well as other Brazilian styles also covered. Everything from agogo bells to zabumba.

African percussion. Frame drums.

Some of my teachers were Sunil DeSilva, Virgil Donati, Peter Luscombe and many more. I still take lessons to this day.

Venue. Teaching studio set up with 2 kits and assorted percussion.

As stated above, please contact me via PM. I have restrictions placed upon me and cannot advertise on this forum. I teach all levels and ages.
 
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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

does anybody know anyone from cork, ireland? long shot, i know!...i want to find an experienced jazz teacher for a few lessons
 
ROCK NATION - STUDIO CITY

NAME:
Nick Mason

COVERAGE AREA:
Los Angeles, Hollywood, Studio City, North Hollywood

VENUE
Your Home!

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
8+ Years Teaching Private Drum & Percussion Lessons at:
Grizanti Music Co. Inc. - Niagara Falls, NY
Crossroads Music - Williamsville, NY
Jackson Music - Grand Island, NY
The Buffalo Music School - Buffalo, NY
Rock Nation - Studio City, CA

15 Years of Priavte Lessons, 11 under John Fatta, head of Buffalo Music School.
1 Year under Session Drummer Randy Cooke

12 Years of touring/recording in North America.

STUDENT LEVEL:
ALL ages and ALL skill levels welcome, Beginner to Advanced

LESSON DETAILS (length and price):
$200 per month includes:
Weekly 60 min priavte lesson
Applying priciples in instrument study
Warm up/Tuning/Rudimentary Techniques
Basic Music Theory
Assigned Materiel Development (Books I will assign you)
Performance Techniques

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
Sign up with me as a new student and the first lesson is FREE

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
Call or Email for availability

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS:
http://www.nickmason.org

Email [email protected] or send private message for cell phone number...

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Re: FIND A DRUM TEACHER HERE

Offering drum lessons in the privacy of your own home. NAME:
Paul Garisto

COVERAGE AREA:
Washington DC, VA, MD.

VENUE:
I am currently teaching at student's homes. Student must have a drumset on site for instruction.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
As a professional drummer since the age of 17, I've been fortunate enough to tour the world several times with both major and indie label artists. I've recorded dozens of records for major labels, twice as many indie's and backed up some of my favorite musicians on stage and in the studio, including: Iggy Pop, The Psychedelic Furs, Ryan Adams, David Gahan of Depeche Mode, Mad Juana, Bruce Springsteen, Session great Nicky Hopkins, Shawn Colvin, Will Sexton, Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas, Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Don DiLego, Marianne Faithfull, Ronnie Spector, Dragmules, Bree Sharp, Jesse Malin, and many more. Available for sessions , touring and Private drum lessons. I have studied with session great/educator Gary Chester, attended Drummers Collective in NYC, studied Music Ed at Miami Dade, and attended Manhattan School of Music to study Vibraphone. Contact http://www.myspace.com/paulgaristo

STUDENT LEVEL:
Beginner, intermediate....
LESSON DETAILS:
30, 45, 60 minute private lessons

OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
After a complete evaluation of drumming skills, we will focus on both strengths and weaknesses utilizing custom exercises ,drum books ,and DVD's. I will share my 20 years of professional experience as a working pro.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Leave a message with time slot in mind and I will see what is available closest to your availability.

WEBSITE AND CONTACT DETAILS: http://www.paulgaristo.com/
 
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