Jackalope Studios Drum Lessons

Jackalope Studios Drum Lessons

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I teach out of my recording studio in Altadena. This allows me to record the students if needed and also allows the students to be able to play along to musical tracks. I have been teaching for 40 years and draw upon my vast teaching and professional playing experience with the world's greatest musicians to give the students the materials they need to achieve their goals. I am also a professor at LA College of Music, the University of Redlands and Cal Poly Pomona. I also teach a handful of private students of varying ages from 8-60. I am fully vaccinated so can do online or on site lessons, whichever you prefer. I tailor my lessons to each student's needs and goals and don't use a cookie cutter approach to teaching.

I enjoy teaching all levels of students and am a very patient tutor, as long as the student practices. I love seeing each student progress according to his or her unique abilities and talents. I like the fact that I can teach at home and make my own hours. I also have extensive experience teaching online courses

I am also a professional drummer as well as a teacher. Some of my touring and recording credits include Rick Springfield, Gloria Estefan, Q-Tip, Robby Krieger (The Doors), Andy Summers (The Police), Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Yanni, Allan Holdsworth, Al Dimeola, Joe Sample and The Crusaders, David Foster. I have recorded on dozens of movie, TV and video game soundtracks, including Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Grand Torino, Anchorman, Witches of Waverly place, etc.

The lessons are $50 for 30 min, $70 for 45 min, $90 for an hour, depending on what you need and can afford.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope to hear from you so that we can figure out a plan to get you what you need.

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Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
19 years in business
Serves Altadena , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

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Details

Able to read music

Student can read sheet music, Student can read percussion notation, Student understands note durations and rests, Student can't read music

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Country

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Types of drums

I can provide recommendations, Traditional drum kit, Snare drum

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student have drums

Student already has drums, Student is planning to purchase drums and would advice

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    Xinxing Z.

    Joel is a great teacher, of course, a fantastic drummer!! He is versatile in music styles. You could build solid fundamental sticking skills and explore a wide range of music repertoire from his lesson. Highly recommend!
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    July 02, 2021
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    Skyler C.

    Joel has been instrumental in my development as a drummer and as a musician in general. Under his instruction, I was able to shift my approach to the drum set from simply making beats, to attempting to fill the air with the most vivid percussive musicality I can properly muster on the spot. His use of technique books, such as those written by Gary Chaffee, work to ensure that you have a solid foundation while also fostering creativity.
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    August 06, 2020

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    Sheryl

    My daughter has been taking lessons from Joel for over a year, and it has been great to see how much she’s grown as a drummer in that time. He sets the bar high but is also very encouraging. He doesn’t just assign exercises but gives her context for those exercises, helping her to see how important a solid technical foundation is for whatever type of music she wants to play.
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    July 31, 2020

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    Juliana

    Joel is a great teacher. He has a good understanding of a lot of different style of music, which helps me work on all aspects of my drumming. He is an encouraging teacher but he also challenges me and expects me to be serious about practicing. I think it’s inspiring that he’s drummed with a lot of big names and has cool stories to tell about famous drummers.
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    July 31, 2020

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    Logan

    Joel is hands down the best drummer Ive ever seen play live. He has a deep knowledge of percussion. As a teacher he is patient and clear. He has a strategy for you regardless of your skill level. If you can read music he has lots of pre-printed exercises for you to work on between lessons. I highly recommend him.
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    July 28, 2020

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    Allison K.

    I had taken drum lessons from Joel for around five years and can easily say that he is an excellent teacher. He taught me not only fundamental basics and the importance of good, solid technique, and taught me how to play drums over numerous genres of music. In addition to his clear and helpful teaching style, he is also a very caring teacher and was always very supportive during my lessons. I highly recommend Joel as a teacher to any student at any learning level. Beyond being an amazing teacher, he is a fantastic drummer.
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    July 27, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

     I ask them to demonstrate what they understand about technique, groove and musical styles on their instrument.  I also ask them what books and teachers they have studied with in the past and I will progress from there. If they are a beginning student, I start them off on very basic techniques and skills.

    I have a BM from Berklee College of music in Boston. I have been on staff at Musicians Institute in Hollywood (1990-95) and I'm currently the drum set professor at the University of Redlands and Cal Poly Pomona. 

    I charge $75 per hour or $40 per half hour. If I have to travel to the student I charge an extra amount to be determined for my travel.

    After graduating from Berkeley College of music in Boston, I moved to New York City and started teaching privately in the area.

    I have worked with beginners, intermediate, advanced and professional level students. Many of my students have become professional drummers.

    Every year for the past 18 years, I have been the house drummer for the international jazz festival Jazz Province based in Russia. I also have been traveling and performing at the Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia for the past four years. 

    Make sure the teacher is also a professional musician and has many years of experience teaching his instrument.


    Services offered

    Drum