Fred Berman Drums

My philosophy is to custom tailor a program combining technique (basic or other depending on the student level), drum beats and practical application by learning songs and most of all catering to what the student ultimately would like to accomplish by taking lessons.

I have performed and recorded with Tommy Conwell, G. Love, Mutlu, Schoolly D and many others. I also performed and recorded with Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee from 2002 until 2018. I began playing drums at the age of nine, inspired by Ringo Starr, and my neighbor’s Motown and R&B record collection. This started a lifelong journey down a musical path that took me from West Philly to the prestigious Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. There, I studied classical percussion with Anthony Orlando of the Philadelphia Orchestra. I also took lessons with R&B and studio legend Bernard Purdie. I have kept one thing in the front of my musical mind: “Make it feel good!”

National/International touring experience: Amos Lee, Tommy Conwell, & many others

TV Appearances: Letterman, Leno, Conan, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Kimmel

Recording with: Amos Lee, G. Love, Mutlu, & many others