Nelos Drums And Percussion Lessons
About
I specialize in teaching drums and percussion from around the world. Whether it be drumset, congas & bongos, djembe, darbuka, or cajon, we can do it all. I teach music theory and standard western notation in order to work on reading as well as integrating rhythms from around the globe.
I've been a Percussionist for 21 years now and attended Berklee College of Music studying hand percussion. I've had the opportunity to tour, perform, and record with many awesome musicians and currently live in Los Angeles as a freelance musician and composer.
At the end of the day it's your lesson, and we can shape it so that you learn what YOU want to learn!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
-start with small assessment to see where the student is at.
-work on rudiment and basic exercises
-work on technique
-play different styles and have fun with music student wants to play
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-Ive studied Drums and percussion for 21 years now.
-studies hand percussion at Berklee College of Music
- play, record, perform professionally for a living
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Usually I charge 60 per hour in my space and 70 if I have to travel, but depend how far I have to travel.
How did you get started teaching?
I always loved teaching and I started during my last years of high school. I went to college and soon as I was done I started teaching individual classes and groups as well. I currently to both group and private classes as well as drum circles.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with everything from younger musicians starting out, to high school students looking to better their abilities or adults just looking to have fun. I love the challenge of teaching and having to adapt to each students needs.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone that will Inspire you to become better and practice, hire someone that has a good balance of serious work while being able to have fun, because that's what it's all about
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What's your looking to get out of the lessons, and or anything you specifically want to learn with me.