About
Hello There !
I have been in the music business for over 35 years , lived and played and recorded music all over the world. I have been teaching for about the 25 years. I teach all ages from 3-93:))) I love it here in Tampa Bay and have come to live a better life with my wife Ilena. I teach Drum Set , Hand Percussion, Vocals , And Songwriting. I have a Fully equipped home studio and, I can also come to you with the instrument of your choice , set up and play/teach -
Yup ! I can bring it to you !
They say do what you love, and I love to teach and I'm very passionate about sharing my experience, skill, and knowledge. I have a B.A. in Music from Laguardia College in Long Island City NY.
Equipment : Full P.A. , acoustic and, electric drum sets, hand drum set up-
( Congas,Bongos,Djembe, Dubeks and more . I also have a piano for vocal lessons , and songwriting . I have written hundreds of songs ( Check links for access to my music ) . It is also possible that I come to you with any of this equipment as well. Just let me know if that is what need and we will discuss it.
What style do you really love ? Can you read music ? Do you want to or... , Is learning the right technique so you can start to play with others in a band situation more of what you really want?
I am here to help you realize whatever goals you have , no matter what style or genre and however far you really want to take this.
I have played on over 25 records , and have had my music and drumming appear on NYC, Californian, and European Television & Radio programs . I have music up on platforms on iTunes, Spotify, and more. I have played and/or recorded with Grammy Award Winning Artists and worked with some of the best musicians and engineers in the business
I'm on Spotify, Itunes and other streaming platforms as
Mr Lee And Diversity. Check out some of my music that I self produced and now perform regularly in The Greater Tampa Bay Area. My Website is https://mrleechameleeon.wixsite.com
Please get in touch !
Thank You,
Mr Lee 🤩
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Get to know where they are at physically and where there abilities are strongest and start from there. Its got to be fun too . If you have fun while learning I believe you will learn more and stay with it. I've had students for as long as 5 years
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.A In Music Education Laguardia College NY>
Been Teaching Since 1998
Lots of recording experience
Have toured the world playing and teaching
I have learned from some of the best teachers in the world -
I have special needs training in The Sunrise Program Center of Conn. THat just makes me a more empathic teacher for all my students. No matter what their needs are
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
If you have financial isuues I am willing to discuss how we can make it work for both parties - I just want to get you playong
How did you get started teaching?
There is an International School Of Prague in Czech Republic
I was hired to teach drum rudiments to after school band kids
That then led to a few private students and just blossomed from there
What types of students have you worked with?
Very Young To Quite Old
experienced drummers who wanted to sharpen their techniques
To - Absolute beginners ! There is always something I can teach and there is always something I can learn from each student!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am fond of so many events I was part of. One of remeberence was when I played at a festival in NY and got to play with Tito Puente Jr -it was a big honor for me to play with the son of The Master Tito Puente!
I have recently been performing at clubs like The Floridian in St Petersburg Fla and The East End Tap House In Gulfport where I now have a monthly residency as The Band Leader! .
Humbling as well .
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone who can help you grow at your own pace but still inspire you to go further - Lee
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I really want out of these lessons ?
Am I really ready to dedicate some time to this or am I just having fun and will see how it goes ?
Where do I want to be in a year or 2 with my practice?
What style would I really like to persue ?