Mark Damian Drum Instruction

Mark Damian is an international touring/session drummer, drum instructor, multi-instrumentalist, music writer, producer, and audio engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He's performed with bands and DJ's across the country and abroad, recorded with a number of bands and singer-songwriters, appeared in music videos, TV commercials and product demo videos, produced a catalogue of original and co-written music as well as film trailer cues and sound effects, and is the audio post production engineer for national television shows.

Mark has been a drum instructor for over 20 years teaching the beginners where to start, the intermediate how to refine, and the experienced to explore and rediscover. Lessons are tailored for the individual and customized to achieve your musical goals. Some areas of focus include:

General Drum Instruction, Study of the Rudiments, Chart Reading, Stick Control, Foot Technique, Groove Studies, Improving Sense of Time, Improvising, Playing to Loops, Tuning Techniques, Recording Techniques. Lesson studio located in North Hollywood, CA.

All ages are welcome!

www.markdamian.com

I really enjoy all aspects of teaching. You could be working on something challenging for a long period of time and then there's that moment when you see the light bulb come on and a student "gets it". It's really satisfying. Keeping the lessons challenging but fun is important and keeps the interest of everyone involved. I like to know what kind of music each of my students are listening to, take their favorite bands or artists and apply what they're learning to that.

Teaching also makes me a better drummer. Having to effectively explain how different patterns work, how they're written, the mental and physical mechanics of how you apply them...it does wonders for your own abilities on the instrument.