Drum Lessons in Chicago, IL

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am a multi-instrumentalist Brazilian-American with a conservatory background in guitar and theory studies (Souza Lima in SP, Brazil), certified sound engineer (Instituto de áudio e Vídeo in SP, Brazil) and have worked as a sound designer for cartoon and film (Confraria de Sons e Charutos in SP, Brazil). Currently, I am studying West African Djembé music and perform in a drum ensemble in Chicago. I have been fortunate to study music with great masters who have transmitted ancient knowledge that has transformed my life, and I hope to link my students with this knowledge to expand their musical horizons, cultivate passion and learn to communicate in the universal language that is music. I also speak and sing English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. I am eager to meet you! There is a lot I want to share with you and a lot of fun to be had! -Education- Degree: Jazz Guitar and Harmony School: Conservatorio Souza Lima Ensino de Musica (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I am a musician/educator that is dedicated to helping the younger generation cultivate their creative potential. I am a Florida native who graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in music performance with a concentration in percussion. While living in Louisiana I performed with local symphonies, churches, musicals, rock and hip hop groups. I have also produced works with various artists and have self released multiple albums. -Education- Degree: Music Performance School: Louisiana State University Dates: 2017-05 -Awards-

Years of Experience: 9 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Tommaso is a drummer, composer, educator born and raised in Italy where he began to play drums at the age of 10. As a teenager he plays in different rock bands in his small hometown, but his musical career starts when he moved to Rome and become part of the city’s vibrant music scene. Between 2004 and 2013 he publishes albums and tour internationally in particular with 4 bands: Thrangh , an avant/rock quartet, Tribraco a punk/jazz trio , The Orange Man Theory a noise-core combo and Underdog an indie jazz rock/world music ensemble.. Busy as a musician and music educator in Italy he also cultivated international collaboration in Chicago (where he founds the math/rock band Tasty Gasoline and become part of Ben Lamar Gay’s project Tones for Tales) and in London where he joins (with Tribraco) the “Match and Fuse” project (a european network of experimental musicians and bands promotion) and founds the Italian/British jazz-rock quartet Bulldog Drummond. In late 2013 he moves permanently in Chicago where he’s now freelancing as jazz drummer and artistically involved with several local music projects spanning from jazz , avanguarde, rock, Brazilian music. Frequently collaborates with local musicians such as: Ben Lamar Gay, Rob Frye, Renè Baker, Mark Hardy, Will Faber, Andrew Longaker, Matt Piet, Jake Wark, Steve Kaiser, Aaron M Frison (Coultrain), Maciej Barabasz, Moacyr Marchini, Denis Anderson. Formal Education: Bachelors , La Sapienza University, Political Science Basic level, the advanced level, and the specialization workshop of the national training course ldquo;The Childrsquo;s Musical Education from 0 to 6 Years Old According to the Music Learning Theory of E.E. Gordonrdquo;that certified me as a MLT teacher for children from 0 to 6 years old. Specialization national course "The formal musical education according to the Gordon's Music Learning Theory" that certificates him as MLT teacher for elementary schools and in general for kids older then 6 years old and as an instrumental teacher according to Gordon's MLT. International workshops ldquo;Marcello Melisrdquo; during the jazz festival Ai confini tra Sardegna e Jazz in S. Anna Arresi (CI), Sardinia and attended two master classes conducted by Dave Douglas and Ken Vandermark. Jazz drum workshop conducted by Enzo Carpentieri, during the jazz festival Ai Confini tra Sardegna e Jazz in S. Anna Arresi (CI), Sardinia. Private Education: Teacher: Mauro Moretti, Massimo Manzi, Antonio Zitarelli, Enzo Carpentieri, Roberto Dani International workshops ldquo;Marcello Melisrdquo; during the jazz festival Ai confini tra Sardegna e Jazz in S. Anna Arresi (CI), Sardinia and attended two master classes conducted by Dave Douglas and Ken Vandermark. Jazz drum workshop conducted by Enzo Carpentieri, during the jazz festival Ai Confini tra Sardegna e Jazz in S. Anna Arresi (CI), Sardinia. Performing Experience: As a teenager he plays in different rock bands in his small hometown, but his musical career starts when he moved to Rome and become part of the cityrsquo;s vibrant music scene. Between 2004 and 2013 he publishes albums and tour internationally in particular with 4 bands: Thrangh , an avant/rock quartet, Tribraco a punk/jazz trio , The Orange Man Theory a noise-core combo and Underdog an indie jazz rock/world music ensemble.. Busy as a musician and music educator in Italy he also cultivated international collaboration in Chicago (where he founds the math/rock band Tasty Gasoline and become part of Ben Lamar Gayrsquo;s project Tones for Tales) and in London where he joins (with Tribraco) the ldquo;Match and Fuserdquo; project (a european network of experimental musicians and bands promotion) and founds the Italian/British jazz-rock quartet Bulldog Drummond. In late 2013 he moves permanently in Chicago where hersquo;s now freelancing as jazz drummer and artistically involved with several local music projects spanning from jazz , avanguarde, rock, Brazilian music. Frequently collaborates with local musicians such as: Ben Lamar Gay, Rob Frye, Renegrave; Baker, Mark Hardy, Will Faber, Andrew Longaker, Matt Piet, Jake Wark, Steve Kaiser, Aaron M Frison (Coultrain), Maciej Barabasz, Moacyr Marchini, Denis Anderson. Experience Teaching: Irsquo;ve been playing drums for over 20 years and have been working professionally with music for 10 years. My goal as a teacher is to transmit my experience and passion for music to my students. Irsquo;m comfortable teaching any age and experience level. Working both individually and in a classroom setting has given me the patience and enthusiasm to encourage my students have fun while learning. -Reviews- Name: Maggie Date: 2016-10-11 18:48:47 Title: Tommaso M Drum Instructor Body: Tommaso is a very good drum instructor. He connects well with the kids and communicates progress to parents regularly. He is dependable and always on time. Name: Sandra Cretu/ Manager School of Rock Date: 2016-10-11 21:34:03 Title: Manager/School of Rock Body: Tomasso is a very proficient drum player and instructor. Very patient and able to motivate. His students all loved him. Tomasso consistently exemplified a great work ethic. He was always on time and a reliable mature character. He took care that his students understood what was to be practiced after each lesson. He communicated well with the parents of his students and with management. He is a team player and a great asset to your studio/school. I highly recommend Tomasso M! Name: Bryan Resendiz Date: 2016-10-13 16:31:19 Title: Tommaso-Drum Instuctor Body: My name is Bryan and I'm the Director at The School of Rock in Highwood,IL. Tommaso has taught drums for us the past few years. He's had a great rapport with his students and families, and done an excellent job preparing his students for our various ensembles. He's also been a reliable and consistent employee on our teaching staff, always on time and prepared for his drum lessons.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Engaging and diversified private music instructor eager to add on new students! Experienced in mentoring individual musicians into a group or band setting, in a wide wide varieties of styles of music. I am experienced in teaching in guitar(electric or acoustic), Banjo, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, and Drums(set or various percussion) I can explain things at the student’s level and adapts curriculum based on the student’s personal musical interest and learning style. My students have gone on to teach guitar themselves and play in active bands that perform regularly. . I have a passion for music and have inspired many to achieve desired skills in song writing, technique, theory and performance. Beginners and advanced students, and all ages! * Formal Education: I have learned guitar from my dad at age 12, and have taught since i was 18. Now i am 27 and have years and years experience of playing in bands in a multitude of genres, having recorded over a dozen albums in professional studios and basement band recordings, I have played drums trombone banjo guitar and bass in bands. I have also worked live sound for over a year at a bar in the city with musical groups every weekend. I have toured across the country in small vans playing shows. I currently gig about 4-8 times a month, and am regularly in two different bands at any point in time, in addition to solo or impromptu performing or jamming. Basically, whilst I am not a product of a university music education, I have much experience working with musicians and know the language and theory and history behind musics. Tambien hablo espanol, y puedo ensentilde;ar musica en este idioma. Private Education: My dad taught me guitar at the young age of 12 and I have studied under many local Chicago 'hidden greats' in performing music scenes of jazz and punk. Performing Experience: I have played in bands since i was 15 of the genres of metal, punk, blues, rock, reggae, jazz, marching band, ska, and noise. Toured and recorded over a dozen CD's Experience Teaching: I have taught for over 9 years at Perry's Music Villa Park, a reputable music store/repair shop / music school which has existed for over 30 years. I also teach at La VoZ Hispana for a couple months now. All in addition to doing private lessons at peoples houses or my own studio for years.

Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons -Education- -Awards-

Years of Experience: 25 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'm Soma. I'm a drummer, composer, teacher, writer and team manager for pro skateboard team.I am trained in Jazz, Marching and Orchestra, I'm comfortable teaching all styles including rock and alternative forms of music. I have taught group and private lessons, beginner to advanced. I use a customized approach tailored to "what the student wants to learn" or solid traditional teachings in comfortable drum studio or on location. I'm a former Zildjian sponsored clinic opener and judge for Guitar Center's National Drum-a-thons. 20 years experience and several satisfied students. * Formal Education: Elementary School Band High School Jazz, Marching Orchestra Northern Illinois University Private Education: Several clinics and workshops via Vandercook College of Music, Guitar Center, etc. Performing Experience: 25 years. Club, Fine Arts and clinics. Experience Teaching: 15 years. Beginners in private or group setting. Advanced private sessions. Clinic opener for Zildjian through Guitar Center. - Teacher for special ed students at Bridge View Challenger Day School in Niles Illinois.

Years of Experience: 12 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: My name is Danny, I have always been learning an instrument of some sort ever since I was little. My first instrument was the piano, but soon I realized it was not for me. I ended up trying out numerous other instruments such as the clarinet, flute, and drums. Since my brother was learning how to play the bass guitar, it was natural for my mom to suggest the guitar for me. I was about 9 and thankfully, it was the one for me. I have been given lessons but also am self taught. My specialty with the guitar is playing rock or metal music and I am confident to be able to teach it in excellence. Professionaly, I have been in a band in the past and we played in a venue downtown, also I was about 13 at the time. I also have played in churches a few time as well. From the end of November last year, I have joined a local band and started playing shows at a rate of 1 to 2 performances each month. My lesson plan will depend on the student. I will teach very formally and the speed or the progress will be adjusted according to the students playing in order to teach correctly from beginning to finish. For an example, if the student is having a hard time playing a single note, I will not move on to teach a riff or a part of a song that includes chord progressions that might be difficult and frustrating for the student. Also, I will prepare myself as well for each of the lesson accordingly, to ensure a great and effective guitar lesson. I look forward to all my students! :) Best, Danny Formal Education: Many one on one lessons, a few music classes such as aural skills and music theory in school, and plan on minoring in music. Performing Experience: Played a show in downtown Chicago, played in front of hundreds of crowds at church, played in front of guests on holidays in the past. Update: I am in a band now and we play about 1 to 2 shows each month. Experience Teaching: I have taught some of my friends how to play the guitar, and inspired them musically.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Hello, my name is Alex. I started my music journey playing the piano back in 1997. Then, I decided to learn playing guitar as well. The guitar I?ve been playing it since 2001 and have played with a lot of different bands and genres (rock, indie, blues, country, folk, flamenco, classical music). The drums, I learned how to play them when I was in a 4 man band but our drummer moved to a different city. Since I?ve always been able learn songs by ear, playing the drums and coordination from the piano made it easy to learn how to play the drums. I would not consider myself and expert but I can definitely teach you the basics. The hardest song I can play on the drums would be ?Brianstorm? from the Arctic Monkeys. I can definitely teach you basic and intermediate drum beats as well as coordination, but if you?re trying to learn jazzy, off beat, improvisation kind of beats I don?t have much knowledge about that. I have social media where you can see some of my videos. I mainly upload guitar videos since it?s the most portable instrument to carry around when I travel but as I mentioned before, I can definitely teach you how to play the piano (I believe I have a few piano videos on YouTube), bass, and drums as well. TikTok (ex), Instagram (iam_alejandro), and YouTube account (). Hope to meet you soon! Alex Performing Experience: I am a songwriter, guitarist, pianist, drummer, and bassist. I've been playing with different bands for more than 10 years. Experience Teaching: I've also been a Music Teacher for more than 15 years. I give Citizenship naturalization classes and I’ve been doing it for 8 years; I also have worked as a GED Instructor for the El Paso Public Library for 5 years.

Location Options: In Home Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Dave has been a drum set and percussion educator in the Chicago area for over 15 years. He began playing drums at the age of 15 and has toured internationally performing his own music as a founding member of Chicago band ALAYA (Basick Records). His lesson program offers a wide range of possibilities; advanced students and professionals are encouraged, but all ages and skill levels are welcome! Students can learn music theory or experience a faster, results based extremely fun rock drumming crash course. Private Education: Studied under certified professionals. Performing Experience: Extensive international and national touring. Current signed and active pro musician. Experience Teaching: 17 years of private lessons in Chicago and suburbs. -Reviews- Name: Kelsey Mathes Date: 2017-04-20 18:49:02 Title: Dave R Reference Body: Hey there, Dave has been teaching with our school for several months. He's a great teacher, very punctual, and communicative. His students really enjoy working with him, as do his colleagues. Name: Navneet Garg Date: 2020-03-20 18:28:14 Title: David -Great Teacher! Body: In an incredibly short period of time, I have learned and improved so much under his tutelage. David was great in seeing what areas I needed to focus on, and how I could easily accomplish my goals. Above all else, he helped me enjoy the music that I played! I highly recommend him as a teacher and mentor.