Kevin Crabb Drums
About
Have jazz record playing on the radio worldwide
Written four technique articles in Modern Drummer Magazine
Featured on cover of Drums Etc Magazine
Studied with the most renown Drummer gods in the business, including Murray Spivak, Richard Wilson and more.
Am an active working professional, and have actually worked and recorded with leading professionals in jazz and other genres for over 50 years.
See my profile and more here and on Kevincrabb.com
Been playing over 50 years. Drums are my life's work and passion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Each student is unique, typically start with the fundamentals, and it has to be fun...I work from beginners to advanced professionals. You can view some lessons on my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/KevinCrabbDrums/videos
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors from Pepperdine University and a recognized authority on Richard Wilson's snare drum techique. Have been a featured guest lecturer to universities in both the US and Canada including Musician's Institute.
Over 30 years study with master teachers including Murray Spivak and Richard Wilson and Richard Martinez. As well have had studies with just about every name drummer including Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Joe Porcaro, Chat Wackerman, Alex Acuna, Ralph Humphrey, Roy Burns, Virgil Denoti, Jeff Hamilton, Mike Shapiro, Dick Weller, Johnny Guerrin, Chuck Silverman, Ron Wikso, Willie Arnelis, Jimmy Brandley, Gary ferguson, David Garibaldi, Joel Taylor, Richie Garcia, Mike Barsimanto, Nick Martinez, Efrain Toro, Greg Alban.
Kevin Crabb Drum Hangs were very renown, including a famous drum hang with special guests Freddie Grubar (last appearance before his passing), Steve Ferroni, where the who's who of drummers attended including Chad Wackerman, Richard Garcia, Bernie Dressel, Greg Sobel, Mike Barsimanto, Gerg Alban, Gary Ferguson, and many others. These events were well published in Modern Drummer and Drums Etc.
Published four articles co-written with Richard Martinez on hand technique published in Modern Drummer. These articles can be reviewed at:
http://www.kevincrabb.com/articles-publications/
In addition to the myriad of studies, have recorded and peformed live at many venues with a myriad of renown musicians in the business including but not limited to Patrice Rushen, John Beasley, Don Thompson, Dave Carpenter, David Garfield, Kelly Jefferson, Zane Musa, John B. Williams, Mahesh Balisooriya, Dennis Ham, Ric Fierabracci, Tom McMorran (Natalie Cole), and many others.
Have also taught many master classes at Guitar Center, Musicians Institute (MI), St. Michael's College School Centre for the Arts, Pro Drums and many more.
For information on Studies, Private, Master Classes and more, please also review:
http://www.kevincrabb.com/study-drums/
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Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing varies based on time. For consistent multiple lessons scheduled in advance, can offer a bulk discount. Many lessons can go two hours, especially the first lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
See information including more about myself, testimonials, articles, studies and recordings and more at: http://kevincrabb.com/
I have been teaching privately from my studio in Los Angeles, California, for over 20 years. I offer my rare technique and experience to students around the globe.
“A student of guru LA teachers, Murray Spivak and Richard Wilson…Crabb appropriates the key tenets of his mentors and combines these with principals derived from engineering, traditional drum wisdom, medicine and physiotherapy.”
The article reviewing Kevin’s teaching methods on Skype, published in the June 2010 edition of Drums, Etc. by Bruce T. Widdet.
More reviews about this and my CD, "Waltz for Dylan" are available at:
http://www.kevincrabb.com/cdreviews/
What types of students have you worked with?
From beginners to advanced and professionals alike.