Mike Warren Drum Instruction

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My track record of preparing my former students to audition and apply for the music schools of their dreams. Also I was the drum set professor in the Jazz studies department of The Conservatory of Music at UMKC under the direction of Bobby Watson for over 15 yrs.. And I continue to be a active, professional touring musician and international adjudicator..

Highlights

1 employee

28 years in business

Serves Olathe , KS

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

Photos and videos

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick interview to ascertain their experience, goals and expectations. Quick call-and-response session to ascertain their natural rhythmic acumen. From there I develope a personalized approach and curriculum for each student individually...

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

Michael Warren – Drums

Internationally acclaimed drummer Michael Warren embodies every exciting element that makes for a

rhythmic experience that is “other worldly” and “funky beyond belief.” The percussive genius he

displays on the drums knows no limits, making ballads equally as lush and exciting as more up-tempo

dance selections. His musical intuition is telepathic.

As one of the most well-rounded and creative drummers around, he is particularly known for his

unmistakable “Kansas City Swing Feel.”

The late jazz drummer Max Roach praised Michael’s prowess on the drum kit, and Lincoln Center’s

Wynton Marsalis, upon hearing Michael play, exclaimed about his “in the pocket” groove: “Yeah man,

you in there!”

A highly sought after national and international adjudicator and clinician, Michael Warren continues his

25 year + commitment to teaching students all over the globe. For 15 years, Michael Warren held the

position of Jazz Drum Set Professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City’s Music Conservatory.

A first call drummer in Kansas City, nationally and internationally, Michael Warren is a masterful song

writer, arranger, and recording artist. He has written and arranged for many bands and artists including

The Jazz Disciples, Voyage, ECLIPSE and Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocalist winner and

recording artist Lisa Henry.

Services offered

Drum