Dexters Lab LLC

Dexters Lab LLC

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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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Highlights

1 employee
17 years in business
Serves Hartford , CT
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Years experience

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

Able to read music

Student cannot read music

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 has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


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    Frequently asked questions

    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?"

    Answers are in bio. 

    $35 1/2 hr

    $70 one hr


    Services offered

    Piano
    Drum
    Djembe