Mike Warren Drum Instruction

Mike Warren Drum Instruction

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About

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

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    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...

    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