Keith's Music Lessons (Drum)

Years of Experience: 40 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 40 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My 40 years in the music industry have prepared and allowed me to teach percussion skills on all percussion instruments which includes snare drum, drum set, all keyboard percussion instruments and tympani. My goal would be to find locations or assignments where I can teach more students and share my joy and skills in the percussion music arenas. AWARDSAir Force Achievement MedalAir Force Commendation MedalBandsman of the Quarter 1992Meritorious Service Medal Formal Education: I have benefited with instruction from various performing artists and instructors including:Lee Sherpa Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Accomplished drummerJohn Linberg Norfolk State University Head Percussion Instructor, Norfolk, VA, Former Associate timpanist New York Philharmonic OrchestraDuffy Jackson Valdosta State College, Former Drummer of the Count Basie Orchestra Performing Experience: During my years in the Air Force Band, I performed with all types of musical groups: Concert Bands, Big Band Jazz Bands, Top 40 Rock and Country Bands, Jazz Trios and Bagpipe bands. I performed on Drum Set, Concert Snare Drum, Keyboard percussion instruments which include Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba and Tympani. I played all over the world for various audiences, and dignitaries, including, Heads of State such as President Reagan and the Pope. I have performed on television and radio. We also made numerous recordings on CD for distribution. Experience Teaching: I am currently successfully teaching multiple students.