Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Des Plaines, IL

Years of Experience: 35 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I have 35 years of experience as a professional drummer/percussionist, 25 years of experience as the owner of a recording studio, and 15 years of experience as a music teacher. My background as a professional musician has prepared me to teach music to a wide variety of students. At the studio, I have taught drums, guitar and piano to aspiring musicians ranging from age eight to fifty. My students have received honors and awards at regional and international music competitions hosted by Guitar Center, the Polish National Alliance, Copernicus Center and others. In addition to teaching I also have the background necessary to conduct choirs and instrumental ensembles. At my studio, I have recorded both choirs and large ensembles. I studied conducting extensively during my time in the Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw. Finally, my years as a recording studio owner have prepared me with the skills necessary to teach music production, composition and musical arrangement, as well. Formal Education: -Bachelor of Art in Music Education, May 1982 Chopin Music Academy, Warsaw, Poland-Graduate, The Warsaw High School of Music, Warsaw, Poland, May 1978 Degree focus: drums, classical percussion-Affiliations and Certi Teacher Certification Board-State of Illinois Certificate (Issued 1993)Voting member, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)Member, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Private Education: Teacher and music educator at Media Sound Studio Performing Experience: Played drums and toured throughout Europe with Polandrsquo;s most well-known rock band, Lady Pank, as well as noted group Mech and other successful Polish bands till 1986. In the US played and performed with a variety of bands: The Flock Reunion 2006, Wanderband 1986-94, Tom Bonick Band, Swing Billy, Taylor Band, Media Sound Band and many other performers. Experience Teaching: 15 years of experience teaching drums (acoustic and electronic) guitar and piano to students ranging from ages eight to 50Proficiency in teaching composition, musical arrangement, digital music production and MIDI programming. Former students received honors and awards at regional and international music competitions hosted by Guitar Center, the Polish National Alliance, Copernicus Center and others. Acted as judge in a number of singing and musical performance competitions in Poland and the United States