Private Full Hour Record, Engineer,& Produce Lessons with Paul (In Home)

Years of Experience: 25 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic, RB, Pop, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Professional Drummer, Instructor Engineer Paul L. ... ...was raised here in SW Florida by way of Hartford, CT. Moving here with his parents at the ripe age of 10, and already having banged away on a drum pad and untold amounts of Tupperware for 3 years, he obtained his first drum set in January 1990, dedicating every spare moment to practice and improving. Paul recalls; “That was it-Everything else paled in comparison. Everything became about Drums and Music, I was completely immersed”. He began his Private lessons in July of that same year with Master Percussionist, Brad Sharo. Moving forward, Paul played numerous shows Talent Shows/Competitions, and a weekly sit in with area bands and School concerts throughout Junior High and High School-as part of the Wind Ensembles, Symphonic Bands, Jazz Bands, And Marching in the celebrated Cape Coral High School Seahawk Drum Line, having the responsibilities of Drum Line Captain 2 of his 4 years. Paul simultaneously studied under renowned Session drummer/Marching Instructor, Billy Canty. Over his High School Years, Placing High Drums in State competitions with the DrumLine, and achieving consistent ratings of “Excellent” and “Superior” in FBA Solo Review,-the music continued to grow. Paul took the next step, Auditioning and making the Drum Line of the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. Out of Orlando FL. In August of 1997. Unfortunately, the Corps. Disbanded a few short months later due to finances. Paul continued to learn and apply, and after leaving the Corps returned to the area and began to invest time into several local working and recording bands, including 4 Dog Pile Up original and cover, the Blues Babies original and cover, and numerous studio sessions/ projects in which "I would travel for who knows how long in this beat up Pontiac station wagon to get studio and live playing experience.” “I also learned how to network, and, put in the work” recalls Paul. After Years of playing several gigs per week, Various recording sessions with many different bands, and simultaneously teaching drums to students of all ages, Paul became a recognized and sought after Session and Live Drummer. Over the last 25 years in the industry, Paul has gained experience working as a back line technician, Drum Tech, Live Sound and Studio Engineer, including working with dozens of Artists in his own, Independently owned Commercial Recording Studio from 2010 to it’s closing in 2017. Formal Education: Please see my complete Bio. I have had had the honor and privelege of Performing, Touring and Recording for over 20 Years, and having shared stages with some of the biggest artists in the music industry, and I look forward to sharing my passion and real world knowledge with you! Private Education: Please see my complete Bio. I have had had the honor and privelege of Performing, Touring and Recording for over 20 Years, and having shared stages with some of the biggest artists in the music industry, and I look forward to sharing my passion and real world knowledge with you! Performing Experience: Please see my complete Bio. I have had had the honor and privelege of Performing, Touring and Recording for over 20 Years, and having shared stages with some of the biggest artists in the music industry, and I look forward to sharing my passion and real world knowledge with you! -Reviews- Name: Paul Marshall Date: 2024-12-14 16:37:28 Title: Mr Ted Mikita Body: I highly recommend Paul of Madhatter Percussion as a percussion instructor. Not only does he actively serve as a professional percussionist in a rock band, but he grew up in Lee County, Florida and has built relationships within the Lee County school system, amassing an excellent understanding of the requirements of the various bands and music educational needs within this system. Apart from this he is a drummer#039;s drummer. My daughter is a 3rd generation percussionist and I wanted someone who could take her beyond what I could teach her. Paul is just this type of educator. His technique is near flawless, he is very passionate about all facets of his craft from practice, performance and recording and he brings all of these parts of modern percussion education to the table. But most of all he is so very likeable by adults and children. I appreciate that he is a married father of younger and older children and can relate to any age group with a deftness that looks effortless. If you don#039;t hire Paul as a performer or educator it is your loss. He has everything to offer and deliver. Name: Paul Marshall Date: 2024-12-14 16:38:18 Title: Mrs Nicole Cyr Body: My daughter began drum lessons with Paul back in August 2023 and is still going strong! She loves it! The in home lessons make it easy for us as we have a busy schedule, saving us the extra trip of driving her to a lesson. Paul is absolutely wonderful with kids and my dog loves him too! He is patient, fun, funny extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things drums ????. When we were ready to upgrade from a drum pad to a drum set, Paul made sure we got the right set to best suit my daughter. He truly cares about his students and their parents. He is professional super easy to communicate with. 1000% recommend!!! ????