Effective January 20, 2018 I will no longer be teaching at Philadelphia Music Studios. Lessons will now take place at my home studio in Fishtown, located at 1933 E. Cumberland St. Philadelphia, PA 19125. Our rates will remain the same: $30 – 30 minutes | $40 – 45 minutes, but students may also schedule longerContinue reading “We have moved! Drum lessons will now take place in Fishtown”
Category Archives: Students
Richard Brill: Drum Student Tabloids
Richard is about as devoted as they get. Give this man a challenge and he may very well spend the next month of his life locked in his basement trying to master it. Richard and I have been highly focused on technique and the adjustments that can be made to improve speed, control, footwork, andContinue reading “Richard Brill: Drum Student Tabloids”
Gavin Hansen Yeager: Drum Student Tabloids
Before Gavin started playing the drums, he would beat on everything. So when his mom asked if he wanted lessons, it was a total no brainer… On top of being an excellent learner, drumming has proven to be a great way to channel his unstoppable energy! Gavin is a naturally creative young man. When he’s notContinue reading “Gavin Hansen Yeager: Drum Student Tabloids”
Lon Poland: Drum Student Tabloids
After a 40 year hiatus, Lon Poland is back behind a drum set. When I first met Lon, I was very impressed to hear how he spent his time in the 1970s; living with a band, opening for reputable acts such as Hall and Oates, and really striking a lot of parallels with the wayContinue reading “Lon Poland: Drum Student Tabloids”
Ben Masters: Drum Student Tabloids
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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