Great Drum Lessons

New York City NY

Description

Great, fun and creative Drum Lessons here in New Jersey -Learn and improve your drumming skills in a fun and creative way with online OR In-Person Drum lessons with experienced drummer and teacher, Christian Finger -All Ages/ Levels (beginners/kids very welcome) and Styles (e.g. Rock (Punk/Metal etc), Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, World music etc ) -Very high success rates: students have played w/ famous artists like Debbie Harry, recorded Albums, went on tour, won competitions and auditions, got into major music universities and play actively in NJ and NY venues and abroad. LOCATIONS: Studios in Brooklyn and Jersey City. (Note on online and In-Person lessons: You don't need to have access to a full drum set or a space that can accommodate loud noise. There are a number of ways to learn and practice at home/in your apartment at minimal cost. E.g sound muffling practice pads. Christian will advise you of an effective practice set-up that makes sense for your situation.) YOUR LESSONS: Tailor- made drum lesson curriculum consists of: - All kind of Grooves, Solos, and Fills - Snare Drum Technique, Stick Control, Rudiments, Matched, and Traditional Grip - Foot Technique - Coordination and Independence - Sight Reading - How to function in a band, what to listen for, how to "play in the pocket" - How to create and read Drum Charts - Expanding your ideas and vocabulary on the drums - Special attention to musicality and detail - Sound and Tuning - Special fun and playful program for kids: "The Drumming Zoo". - Having fun USE OF TRIED AND TRUE LESSON MATERIAL: - Play Along Tracks and Students' favorite music - Transcriptions of the Masters - Practicing w/ Metronome - Books/Videos - Recording/filming drumming progress - Drum Apps and more WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY: “...loves to teach and it shows." Mike D. "...You know, you're pretty amazing. I've had 2 lessons with you and you have already improved my playing!! I am astounded. Thanks a million!!" George D. “Christian is a master drummer, musician and drum instructor. I am very fortunate to find such a great teacher.” Howard R. -5 Star Rating on Google and Yelp. YOUR TEACHER: - Holder of BA teaching and MA percussion degrees - Patient, versatile, friendly and encouraging teacher (23 years of experience) -Teacher at Long Island University, Vermont Jazz Camp, Master Classes in Germany and Netherlands etc. - Award winning, very versatile professional drummer in all styles, born and raised in Germany - Writer for the famous "Modern Drummer" Magazine - Author of "The Drum Workbook" drum book Lessons also available in German or Dutch; Gift Certificates available.