Steve Adleman Drum Lessons

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Macomb, IL & Online

About

I love working with young drummers and seeing them improve and learn and become professionals

I enjoy making music and passing those skills to people that want to learn. I enjoy working with students of all ages and skill levels

Highlights

1 employee

41 years in business

Serves Macomb, IL

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, Hand drums (bongo, conga, etc.)

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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Frequently asked questions

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

I have a specific process that builds skills as it goes along and introduces sticking skills and basic notation skills. from there we proceed to rudiments and /or drumset techniques depending on the students goals/.needs

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

I have Bachelor's and master's degrees in music, and years of teaching experience with students of all ages, in addition to 30+ years of experience as a professional drummer

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

$30 per half hour $50 per hour

How did you get started teaching?

I started teaching at the University of Illinois summer jazz camp years ago, and enjoyed workng with young musicians, and giving drum lessons. I also taught drum lessons at Parkland college in Champaign, and at the Conservatory of central Illinois

What types of students have you worked with?

drum, percussion. and drumset students of all ages and levels. beginner through HIgh school and college

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

go to someone that teaches what you want to learn

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

what will the lessons require of me? how much practice time is required?

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