Private Half Hour Drum Lessons with Joshua (In Studio)

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I am a drummer of fifteen years experience in symphonic percussion, military marching band drumline, drum set, hand percussion, and rhythm theory. * Formal Education: 1995-2002 Private Lessons with AMS Band director Youngstown, OH Symphonic percussion Drumset Marching Drumline Rhythm theory 1995-1999 Frank Ohl Middle School Youngstown, OH Symphonic Band Played various symphonic instruments First Chair Percussionist fifth and sixth grade as well as seventh/eighth grade combined band First snare in eighth grade drumline 1999-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH Military Marching Band Only freshman snare drummer Senior Drumline captain (duties shared with co-captain) Swept Myrtle Beach ldquo;Fiestivalrdquo; national competitions senior year including awards for best Marching Drumline, Best Jazz Percussion section, Best Concert percussion section, Best overall percussion award, and Grand National champion award 1999-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH Symphonic Band Senior first chair percussionist Awards given include 2001 outstanding musicianship for three lsquo;1rsquo; ratings, 2001-2002 outstanding soloist in jazz band, 2002 outstanding musicianship for seven lsquo;1rsquo; ratings, 2002-2003 outstanding soloist in jazz band, 2003 outstanding musicianship for four lsquo;1rsquo; ratings, 2003 outstanding drumline captain, 2003 marine corp. outstanding bandsman award 2001-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH Jazz Band Drumset Auxiliary Percussion In charge of Conga, Djembe, and world percussion parts Private Education: 1995-2002 Private Lessons with AMS Band director Youngstown, OH Symphonic percussion Drumset Marching Drumline Rhythm theory 1994-2003 Austintown school systems Youngstown, OH Classical training in symphonic percussion 1996-2003 Classical training in drumset 1999-2004 Be Well Drum On! Group Boardman, OH Djembe 2000-current Independent study of exotic, experimental and world percussion 2000-current Independent study of Musical instrument design and manufacturing 2010-current Independent study of Accordion 2011-current Independent study of Guitar Performing Experience: 1999-2003 Austintown School systems Youngstown, OH High School Solos and Emsembles competitions Fourteen lsquo;1rsquo; ratings in ensembles Three lsquo;2rsquo; ratings in ensembles Three lsquo;1rsquo; ratings in timpani, snare drum, and multi percussion solos Three lsquo;2rsquo; ratings in timpani and snare drum solos 2001-2003 AiEON Youngstown, OH Percussionist Played various instruments including Conga, Djembe, Doumbek, Tabla, Didgeridoo, and others Headlining concerts had up to 300 people in attendance Recorded and sold one studio album 2001-2003 AiEON Youngstown, OH Band Manager In charge of organizing headlining concerts, events, appearances, practices, and studio sessions. Headlined Canfield County Fair ldquo;Young Musiciansrdquo; concert Headlining concerts had up to 300 people in attendance Recorded and sold one studio album 2003-2004 the Terry Barrett Band Warren, OH Exotic Percussionist Home Studio Recording sessions Played Cuyahoga Falls festival rsquo;05 with over 4000 in attendance 2009-2010 Top of the Line Entertainment Pittsburgh, PA Karaoke Jockey Responsible for set-up and break-down MC/Announcing performers Running program for karaoke tracks and break music 2009-current Verity's Lie/The Hit Men Pittsburgh, PA Cover band with Originals-rock, jazz, swing, funk, contemporary Drumset (usually fill-in for regular drumset drummer) Auxiliary Percussion Mainly Conga, Djembe, and world percussion parts for all shows Entertainment for Gateway Clipper captain's cruises Wedding band Party/event entertainment former steel city saloon open mic hosts 2009-current Papa Baloo Pittsburgh, PA Funk/Jam Band Drumset Writing Home Recording 2010-current Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Pittsburgh, PA Folk-Punk Singer/Songwriters Drumset Accordion Synthesizers Writing Recording Experience Teaching: Ihave one year of experience in formal teaching.