When I asked Ben why he wanted to take drum lessons, he told me he likes to be loud. I laughed and then attempted to pry a little deeper. After a few lessons, we started exploring a few different concepts including limb coordination, stick control and tempo. He admires heavy hitter, Neil Peart as wellContinue reading “Ben Masters: Drum Student Tabloids”
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Use our Groupon to take drum lessons in Philadelphia
Take a $15 drum lesson in Philadelphia There has never been a better time to start learning the drums. It’s the new year, you’re ready to start something new… Let me help! Use our Groupon deal to take a 30 minute lesson at half the cost. Get basic exposure, work out a beat you’re stumpedContinue reading “Use our Groupon to take drum lessons in Philadelphia”
#DrumStudentTabloids: Carmen Terceno Green
Carmen always shows up with a smile on her face and frequently a painting for me to hang up in my studio. She always knows when something needs to be corrected and is usually able to do it on her own without the need for me to say anything. Every drum lesson Carmen takes isContinue reading “#DrumStudentTabloids: Carmen Terceno Green”
The Drummer’s Connection Between Sight and Sound
I recently had a very interesting conversation with a student that led me to some shocking conclusions about the drumming process. This student had focused so much on reading music and understanding note values that she was not actually hearing the notes she was playing. I then realized that some drummers are quite lucky to haveContinue reading “The Drummer’s Connection Between Sight and Sound”
Give The Gift of Drumming
Gifting drum lessons to that person in your life that just can’t stop tapping on things? Aspiring drummers now have the opportunity to take advantage of our Holiday promotion via Groupon. Buy a 30-minute drum lesson for $15 (a $30 value) without any obligation to continue. However, we certainly hope you stick around after the first lessonContinue reading “Give The Gift of Drumming”