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| How
Much Should I Practice? |
| Beginning
students should practice about 30 minutes each day. More
advanced students should practice an hour a day or more.
Consistency is key. It's better to practice 20 minutes a
day for five days than cramming in two hours the night before
your lesson. |
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| Drums
Too Loud? |
| Many
drummers run into the same problem - they can't practice because
the drums disturb their neighbors, roomates, parents etc.
There's no easy answer to this dilemma, but there are some
solutions. Try using "Sound
Off" pads to muffle the drums. Talk with your
neighbors to find out if there might be a convenient time to
practice when they won't be disturbed. Electronic drums
are also a solution, but a costly one unfortunately. |
| Do
I Have To Be A Natural? |
| No
you don't have to be a "natural". If you were a
natural you probably wouldn't need lessons! It helps to
have a sense of rhythm but studying and playing music is a
life-enhancing activity that anyone can benefit from. Most
people can be as good as they want to be if they're willing to
put in the hard work and have fun. |
| Can
I Come Once A Month? |
| Generally
the answer to this question is "no", but I will make
exceptions for professional or advanced students and some other
circumstances. It's important for beginning students to be
consistent with their studies, therefore children and beginning
students should have weekly lessons. |
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| Q |
Where
is your studio located?. |
| A |
As of 7-9-07 we are now
located at Boocoo - 1823 Church St. in Evanston (the corner
of Church & Dodge). |
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| Q |
How
much are the lessons? |
| A |
Lessons are $25/half hour
and $50/hour. Payments are made on a monthly basis
on the first lesson of the month. |
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| Q |
Do
you teach beginners? |
| A |
Yes! I teach all
levels from absolute beginners to seasoned pros.
Generally I don't take kids under the age of seven, however
I will make some exceptions based on the individual child. |
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| Q |
How
long are the lessons? How often are the lessons? |
| A |
For
beginners the lessons are once a week for a half-hour.
For advanced students and some adults, the lessons are for
one hour once a week. |
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| Q |
Do
I have to commit to lessons or can I just try one? |
| A |
The first lesson is an
introductory lesson. I will assess the student's
level and we will go over some of the fundamentals of
drumming - the grip, the stroke, basic reading, the single
stroke roll etc. We can chat and get to know each
other a little bit. The student can then decide
whether or not they would like to continue and can
inform me at the end of the lesson, or go home and think
it over for a little bit, then get back to me. If
the student decides to continue, we will then set up a
weekly lesson time. There is no pressure and no
strings attached. |
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| Q |
What
hours do you teach? |
| A |
Lesson hours vary based on
availability. I
will do my best to set up a time that is convenient for
you. Just give me a call or email. |
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| Q |
Do
I have to have a drum set to start lessons? If not,
what do I need? |
| A |
You do NOT need a drum set
to start taking lessons. The only requirements to
start lessons is to purchase a practice pad, a pair of
sticks, and one or two books. I do not recommend
rushing out to buy a drum set. The student
should become familiar with the fundamental techniques of
drumming before making the investment in a set of drums. |
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| Q |
I'm
an advanced or professional drummer can you help me
improve my skills? |
| A |
Are you a Rock drummer
that wants to learn how to play Jazz, or improve your
4-way coordination? Do you want to learn how to solo
and improvise? Are you interested in improving your
time feel and learning to play other styles like
Afro-Cuban, Reggae, Soca, Brazilian etc? I can help
you expand your horizons and hone your skills. |
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| Q |
Do
you teach other percussion instruments like congas, djembe,
mallets etc.? |
| A |
I currently do NOT
teach hand percussion lessons or mallets. |
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| Q |
Do
you sell or repair instruments? |
| A |
I do NOT sell or repair
instruments. |
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