680 Deer Oaks Drive, Lawrenceville, GA

About

I am an experienced teacher (and a retired classroom teacher). I teach students of all ages. My studio has won awards from Gwinnett County. I have been a Teacher of the Year on 5 different occasions. Many of my former students are professinal musicians and/or percussion teachers.

I challenge my students without frustrating them each week.

My monthly tuition of $75 - 1/2 hour lessons and $140 for 1 hour lessons are very reasonable.

I fashion my lessons to meet the needs of individual students ( drum set, concert drumming, marching drumming etc.)

Please see my website: johnlamattinadrums.com

My online teaching makes my availability to students everywhere.

I teach to your time schedule (10AM-7:30 PM Mon-Fri, 9AM-2PM on Saturday

Highlights

Hired 2 times

6 employees

58 years in business

Serves Lawrenceville, GA

Offers online services

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

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Michael L.

I took lessons from my dad there!!

August 31, 2020

Frequently asked questions

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

I check to see what their abilities and experiences. I can evaluate what they can do immediately and project to them what we will be able to do in the near future and further.

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

I am a certified classrom teacher and apply my experiences to my drum students. I have studied with two mentors, Al Miller and Dom Famularo. Mr. Famularo can recommend me.

I am a working musicians playing with small combos, big bands, church groups and recording sessions.

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

My Tuition is:

$80 montly for 1/2 hour weekly lessons

$140 monthly for 1 hour weekly lessons

How did you get started teaching?

My first drum teacher, Bob Brown got a job with a band that worked 6 nights a week. He had been teaching me for 3 years and was confident that I could take over his students. I was able to take over 50 students in my 3rd year of college.

What types of students have you worked with?

I work with students of all ages 5 years old and up.

Many of my fromer students are professional musicians and/or percussion teachers.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I play drums in the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olypics in Atlanta.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

I have patience with my students. I challenge my students each week without frustrating them.

I have a sense of humor and I love to play drums!

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Students shuld have short term and long term goals. They can be specific ( I want to be on the high school drum line) or general (I think that drumming will be fun).

Services offered

Drum

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