Drumming With Scott

About

Welcome! My teaching focuses on my student's strengths and reasons for learning. I ensure that students are taught from a personalized curriculum that brings them closer to their goals while emphasizing the music fundamentals that will prepare and enrich them for life. I am passionate about drums, percussion, theory/composition, and songwriting. I believe I can engage any curious or dedicated student with this eclectic mix of perspectives and experience.

Highlights

Hired 1 time

1 employee

33 years in business

Serves Fullerton, CA

Specialties

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, Bass drum

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 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

Photos and videos

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David L.

Very nice person! Very good teaching!

November 22, 2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

To start see where they’re at in their skills & abilities and go from there.

Basically, I work on; fundamentals and technique; basic music skills; reading music; four way independence on the drum set; then using all those skills in playing music, songs, compositions in whatever genre the student is interested.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Drum line drumming since 1972.

Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps 1976-1979

Studied jazz drumming at MSAC with world renowned jazz trombonist, Ashley Alexander. Including drum lessons from David Garibaldi, Alex Acuns & Chad Wackerman.

BA Music Ed CSUF

DRUM SET with various bands including; shows at musical theater, show band drummer Princess Cruises, LED Zeppelin tribute, The LessMore Band (R&B), Mind Meld (prog rock), Lula & Afro Brazil (Samba), Pacific Jazz Quintet, various sessions with rock bands.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Standard $60/hr

How did you get started teaching?

I started teaching marching drum line after I graduated from high school.

Services offered

Music Theory

Drum