Dexters Lab LLC
About
(Short Bio)
Dexter received the gift of music at the tender age of two. He played throughout his elementary and highschool years being noted as the "most musical" person.
That expression would later follow him throughout his musical career where he continued to wow crowds by sharing his gift of music through the expressions of playing drums and keyboards.
He received his studies from University of Hartford, Wesleyan University, Manchester Community College where he focused on jazz studies.
His experience includes drum instructor, sound and recording engineering, musical director and producer.
Dexter has recorded, played for and alongside such jazz artist as Phil Perry, Chris “Big Dawg” Davis, David Davis, Mary Taylor, Kim Waters, Carol Riddick, Maysa, Asa Livingston and Nick Colionne.
As well as gospel and inspirational artist such as Vicky Mariconde, Jonathan Dubose Jr , Nile Parker, Doobie Powell, Lisa Fluker and Timothy Johnson.
After winning the Berkley College jazz competition as best drummer and musician, he released an educational DVD entitle "Drummatic".
Dexter is endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and continues to share his passion and zeal for the arts via his jazz band entitled "Dexters Lab" and through his many talents and gifts of music where he continually captivates audiences young and old.
Dexter Pettaway Is dedicated to the idea that Christianity and music, two of the greatest forces in our world, can effectively merge to wash away "the dust of everyday life" from our souls.
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https://www.facebook.com/dexter.pettaway.9
Specialties
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
Photos and videos
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I schedule a 15 min consultation just to get to know the student. I ask questions like "What type of genres they listen to, do you have a drum set, and why do you like the drums?"
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Answers are in bio.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$35 1/2 hr
$70 one hr