Private Half Hour Drum Lessons with Michael (In Webcam)

Years of Experience: 12 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Michael Jay was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Mike started private drum lessons at 10 years old and continued studying drums throughout high school. Mike was accepted into the Los Angeles Music Academy Drum Program in Pasadena, CA and graduated in 2005. At the Los Angeles Music Academy, Mike studied under drummers such as Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey and Dave Beyer, to name a few. Mike taught private lessons in his hometown Pittsburgh, PA at Guitar Performance Systems which lead to him managing the Drum Department for 10 years. Mike teaches all age groups from beginner to advanced and all genres by customizing his lessons to each individual students goals and musical desires. Mike is experienced directing live band ensembles including rehearsals, set-ups, and live performances. Mike found himself traveling back to the west coast often to fill in as a live and studio drummer which drove to a permanent move to Southern, California. While Mike is not teaching, he is in the studio recording drum tracks performing live with bands and continuing his education by attending various Drum Clinics and studying privately with Glen Sobel Drummer Alice Cooper. Formal Education: Graduated in 2005 from the Los Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA Private Education: Privately for 25+ years Performing Experience: Live performance, studio performance, band director. Coordinate various ensembles and group performances Experience Teaching: 12+ years from beginner to advanced -Education- Degree: Certificate Drum Program School: Los Angeles Music Acedemy Dates: 2005-08