Instrumental Lessons in Dallas, TX

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, Metal Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons Overview: Former Shrapnel records bassist and both GHS and Carvin endorsee.Kyle teaches both guitar and bass. I teach a lot on primarily acoustic guitar showing you chords,scales,and progressions.Have both country and blues based guitar background as well as rock techniques. Private Education: Studied as a student/band mate of guitar guru Derek Taylor during my early years. Performing Experience: Performed in several Dallas area bands throughout the late 80s into the mid 90s .I also have recorded with several solo artists as well as a few bands both nationally and internationally. Experience Teaching: I have taught guitar for 8 years at a Music academy in Southlake,TX and taught bass lessons occasionally back in the mid 00's. Also wrote lessons for several websites as well.

Years of Experience: 10 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,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I graduated Lexington High School in 1997 to go straight to UNT majoring in Music Education. I spent the better part of a year in 1999 up in Boston doing Drum and Bugle Corps playing snare. I came back to Dallas to join various other bands, tour, and record several other CDs. After 2 more years of playing out and trying to get the most out of school, I decided to try my luck at home. After acquiring a lot of band experienced from SC, I moved back to Denton, Texas at the end of the summer of 2006. Now, many new and exciting things are in the works. I play Mapex, Istanbul, UFIP, Wuhan, Axis, Latin Percussion, Remo, DDrum, and Vater Sticks. I have been teaching private drum lessons an educator for 11 years and teach all styles, performance, and experience levels.

Years of Experience: 14 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Tim is from Arlington, Texas where he began his musical journey learning guitar and took private lessons for over 12 years in total. In the midst of that, Timothy started learning percussion with private and public school teachers in junior high and continued formal education in percussion all the way through highschool and the first year of college learning from a total of 7 different teachers. He then began learning piano at the college level for the remaining 3 years of my undergraduate studies where he learned from 3 different teachers and finished his schooling off with a 10 month masters program in music composition for film and media from the Seattle Film Institute. With a year of teaching experience under his belt, Tim has become a very practical person which means that He’s going to teach you what he thinks you need to know based on your personal musical goals. Another thing you should know about Tim is that he stutters (which is a genetic speech impediment), but he makes up for it by making his instructions and answers to your questions detailed and thorough. Formal Education: Percussion: 2 years of Junior high education, 4 years of high school education, and 1 year of college level education. Piano: 1 year of group piano lessons. 3 years of College level education Private Education: Percussion: 7 years of private education with 3 different teachers. Piano: 3 years of private education by 2 different teachers. Guitar: 10 years of private education by 2 different teachers. Performing Experience: Percussion: 7 years of band, percussion ensemble, and solo percussion performing experience. Piano: 3 years of ensemble and solo performance experience. Experience Teaching: Created beginner technique tutorials for piano, guitar, and percussion. Has taught 5 guitar students, 5 piano students, and 1 drums student and is continuing to gain experience as time goes on.

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 miles Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hi my name is Terek. I?m a twenty-four-year-old musician/producer/songwriter from Shreveport, Louisiana. My music journey started at the age three years old when I picked up drum sticks in church for the first time. As I got older I began to explore the music world. Since picking up drum sticks in church I?ve transitioned from just tapping on pots and pans to performing in Washington D.C., being a part of the Shreveport/Bossier City Jazz Ensemble and also getting a full music scholarship for college. Formal Education: 2 1 / 2 years music major 2 years audio engineering Experience Teaching: I was a drum major instructor for 3 years and a drum line instructor. I also did private lessons for students who wanted scholarships for college -Education- Degree: Music School: Bossier Parish Community College Dates: 2013-08

Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 24 Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons

Years of Experience: 45 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, RB, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Born in San Angelo, TX, on an Air Force Base. Caught the music bug after watching the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Formal Education: Studied Music Theory Composition at Wichita State University. Private Education: Piano lessons beginning in early elementary school. Performing Experience: Began playing in bands in Junior High School. Continue to this day. After two years at WSU, I left to go on the road as piano/arranger with Vic Dana, an entertainer from Hollywood who had several hits in the early 60's. Toured for 3 years non stop....jumped off in Dallas in 1980...been here ever since. -Education- Degree: Music Theory Composition School: Wichita State University -Reviews- Name: Glenn Lightford, Band Leader Date: 2015-12-23 02:43:12 Title: Review for Alan Body: Alan and I have performed together as members of a band for about 7 years. Alan's music background and his musical knowledge has far surpassed most keyboard players that I have known. He is a highly respected musician and friend among many musicians in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His knowledge of chord structures, music theory, and composition has been most beneficial. He does well with keyboard technic and adapts well under pressure. Always on time and is always prepared. Alan is dependable, responsible, and committed to the project at hand. He is an excellent instructor. Name: Kristine Kwiat Date: 2015-12-26 15:21:10 Title: Alan is your go-to guy for theory and improvisation techniques Body: In my 28 years of knowing Alan, I can tell you that he is not only a great teacher but he "walks the walk" by continually honing his own knowledge and skills through independent study. This allows him to continually evolve as a gifted instructor and performer. He is in constant demand as a musician due to his chameleon-like ability to adapt to any music genre and fit in seamlessly into a variety of bands, often at the last minute. Any budding musician looking to learn an instrument or long-time player seeking to expand their performance or improvisational skills will be a better player with Alan's guidance.

Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 22 Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons Overview: Hi, I'm Stephen. I've been playing bass for almost 12 years live and in the studio. I have been in several bands through out the years and have made one instructional video for right hand techniques. I play traditional style without a pick, and either play fretted of fretless bass. Formal Education: Cedar Valley College music theory and composition. Performing Experience: 11 years of touring with signed acts all over the country. Valsgarde 2002-2004 Vitality 2004-2007 Creophagy 2007-2010 Melora 2009-2011 Runes of the Evening 2010-current

Years of Experience: 40 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 12 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I began my musical journey at the age of 9. I began taking private lessons with Richard Grimm who was a working Jazz drummer who was very well rounded. Rich taught rudiments classically and taught the traditional grip technique (used in Jazz and Symphonic) for a more delicate approach and feel, later I moved to matched grip used in a more power approach used Rock and Fusion. I began teaching at Brook Mays Music when I was 13 and playing professionally around town while going to school. I attended the Arts Magnet School in Dallas, at the time it was Skyline High School. I continued studying with Jack Rumbly Percussionist for the Ft Worth Symphony. After graduation I received a Scholarship for Performance at Stephen F Austin University. I then moved to Los Angels and Studied with Chet McCracken (Doobie Bros) and Hank Bellson (Louie Bellson's Brother) where I learned Jazz phrasing. Throughout out my career I have recorded jingles and recorded for numerous artists, I have toured across the US and overseas playing in many different musical situations. My experience ranges from playing Theatrical Musical to Jazz, Rock, Country and Blues. Not only do I teach technique, I teach musicality. My Influences are Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Jack DeJonette, Lenny White, Carter Buford, Steve Jordan. I believe the main function of a great drummer is to make the music FEEL great. Formal Education: Arts Magnet School (Music) Mountain View College (Music) Stephen F. Austin University (Music) Private Education: Richard Grimm-Jazz, Rock, Latin, Symphonic, Rudiments Jack Rumbly-Symphonic Jim Vaughn-Jazz Chet McCracken-Rock and Bass Drum Technique Hank Bellson-Jazz Performing Experience: 40 years perfessional experience, touring and recording Jazz, Rock, Fusion, Country, Theatrical Musical Experience Teaching: 12 years -Reviews- Name: Soymya Rao Date: 2018-03-30 00:34:54 Title: Great Teacher Body: Mr Paul has been teaching our 5 year old for the past couple of weeks and we are extremely pleased with his tutoring. Our daughter joys the lessons and is getting better every week, she is learning to read sheet music rudiments. He has been very patient and considerate of our schedule and works with us to accommodate our daughters temperament. Thanks Mr Paul.

Years of Experience: i have most of my life pl Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Genres: Acoustic, Christian, Gospel, Pop Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: I’m Adrian, age 23, and I’m a professional guitarist. At the age of 5 I picked up my first guitar and fell in love. By 6 years of age I was performing at my local church and by 15 I was introduced the world of professionalism in the music industry playing at different locations growing my resume from Deep Ellum venues to venues all over Texas. I mostly stay around Christian music these days but I’m always willing to teach those who are starting regardless of their goals, whether it’s gospel or heavy metal. Bringing people into the music world is a great opportunity I love experiencing. Private Education: I am self taught but also taught by many professional friends who I have met and befriended in my years of playing. Performing Experience: I started playing guitar at 5years old as a hobby, and in my early teens I picked it up professionally playing for live Christian settings till this day. Experience Teaching: I have taught many stages of the guitar and bass from beginner fundamentals to learning chords and tabs to the fullest.

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 14 Genres: Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Dallas began singing at the age of 6, performing in numerous talent shows, musicals, weddings, and events around town. Over the years, he developed his skills further by studying vocal pedagogy. He gained performance experience first touring the midwest as The Tin Man in "The Wizard Of Oz" off-broadway at the age of 8. Later as a performer at Universal Studios Orlando, Sea Worlds Discovery Cove, and being the captain of his college acapella group for 2 consecutive years. Though Dallas can teach many different genres of music, his musical personal favorites are Pop, and Soul which had great influence on his style of performing. Dallas has been surrounded by music his entire life and loves teaching music because it allows him to impart on others all the great vocal, and performing techniques he's learned along the way. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Dallas can help you expand and enhance your performing. Dallas is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals! Sign up now to schedule a meeting! Formal Education: I studied audio engineering while in college, but my first passion has always been singing and writing so I took it upon myself to start two groups; 'SpeakPen' and 'Vocal Pedagogy' where we went intensely into the anatomy of the voice, and how to become a Billboard Top 100 songwriter! Performing Experience: I've been performing since the age of 6. I began performing in state talent shows, weddings, fashion shows, and church events. It was at the age of 8 that I began music theatre, portraying the Tin Man in the touring "Wizard Of OZ" (My FAVORITE movie!!). At the age of 19 I moved to Orlando FL for college, and soon after received singing roles performing within Universal Studios Orlando, And Sea Worlds Discovery Cove. I also began background singing when I wasn't at school or working Experience Teaching: From 2 I was the captain of my college's Acapella group, that's when I realized how much I enjoyed helping singers expand their limits! -Education- Degree: Recording Arts School: full sail university Dates: 2016-09 -Awards- Name:First Place Acapella Group Institution:AcaWards Awarded:2018-05 Name:Best Holiday Video Institution:AcaWards Awarded:2017-05 Name:Vocalist Of The Year Institution:full sail university Awarded:2016-03 -Reviews- Name: Jocelyn Pratt Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Jocelyn Pratt Body: Dallas is a super cool vocal coach! He's around my age so his teaching styles are understanding, modern, fun, and slow paced if needed like me! Would recommend to any up and coming RB singers.

Years of Experience: 5 years Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 30 minutes from my house Genres: Rock, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Hello. My name is Alex . I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I moved to Texas in 2004. I have been playing guitar now for almost 9 years. I have been able to work with many different types people in various music genre. I started on acoustic guitar for the first 3 or 4 years or so of my guitar experience. And several years ago started playing more electric guitar. I have had over 4 years of music lessons by professional musicians and guitar players. Shortly after I started playing electric guitar and a lot of my friends started asking me how to play. Long story short, over time I grew a passion for teaching people music and how to play guitar. Music is what I love and I devote my life to be very good at it and learning to teach people in ways that impact them the most. Formal Education: High school GED for Trinity Christian School a couple basic college courses. Working towards a degree in Audio Engineering. Private Education: David Elam: guitar teacher over at CFNI. He has teaching there for many years and have been teaching people about guitar for almost 12 years. I received 2 years of lessons from him. Most of what I learned from him was fundamentals of guitar and music theory, rhythm, and some song writing skills. Krisz Simonfalvi: Solo artist, amazing guitar player and producer. Teaches guitar for a living for more than 15 years. I have received lessons from Krisz shortly after having 2 years with David Elam. What I learned with Krisz was taking everything I Knew to the next level. I learned from him intermediate to college level theory and more advanced song writing skills. Performing Experience: The majority of my performing experience has been in a church. The church I play at though is a very large so I have had the opportunity to work in a very professional environment. I have been playing there 3 or 4 times a week for over 4 years. We play a very large genre of music there. Experience Teaching: I started teaching people when I was in high school. when I started giving lessons to make money I went to David and Krisz to receive instruction on how to become a great teacher. I mainly teach from my home and church. I have taught one on one and groups as well. I am comfortable doing either one. I have taught lessons over skype and I have had great success doing that. I feel confident to say that I can teach anyone to play the guitar but the age I most often teach is young kids and adults.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Jack Started my musical life at age 10, on the guitar. I played guitar in several local rock and pop bands, and I got involved in different projects as a guitar player. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Jazz Guitar Performance major and studies under Larry Gray. I have performed with numerous esteemed ensembles including the UIUC Jazz guitar Ensemble, Parkland College Small Jazz Ensemble, and others local band. Style rang in classical, rock, metal, pop, country, jazz, and blues. I emphasize a fun, organic learning atmosphere, focusing on basic theory, ear training, rhythm, composition, phrasing, and lead improvisation. Most importantly, I always strive to make the lesson time enjoyable for my students of all ages. And teaching students what you want to learn, what you are passionate about, and the songs that you enjoy the most, as well as the music theory behind the song. I’m looking forward to working with all of you future musicians. Formal Education: The University of Illinois at Champaign Urban Performing Experience: Guitar Performance, Parkland College 50-Year Anniversary, Parkland College, 2016 Guitar Performance, Voice of Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC), Jan 2016. Guitar Performance, Mid-Autumn Festival, UIUC, 2015 Ja Ensemble, Iron Post Bar, Champaign, 2015Ja Concert, Parkland College Second State Theater, 2015 Experience Teaching: I have been a private guitar lesson teacher since 2014. Teach private weekly lessons of chords, music theory, phonation, and music repertoire; maintain a highly successful private lessons for beginners and advanced guitar players; check studentsrsquo; learning progresses and held personal performance activities. -Education- Degree: Music Performance and Education School: The University of Illinois at Champaign Urban Dates: 2015-08 -Reviews- Name: Ying Yuan Date: 2016-10-31 18:11:21 Title: Job Reference for Hengwei Z. Body: Jack is the most serious and responsible guitar teacher I have ever seen, he is very strict, and also is very humorous.He tries to be friends with every student, and know each student’s hobby, learning ability and so on. And then he develops different teaching plan for each student.He is very patient to every student, and also encourage students to practice more during free time.He often organize guitar performance activities, that allow his students to get a chance to perform, besides, to enhance students' interest in learning and recognize each student’s potential.He knows speak both English and Chinese, he also worked as a guitar teacher in China before, he sometimes connect the music culture of China and the United States and share with his students.He said: there are no bad students, only have bad teachers that not know how to teach guitar.In short, he is a good teacher and a good guitarist. Name: Cole B Date: 2020-08-18 16:36:14 Title: Great guitar teacher Body: Jack is very responsive and helpful in getting started. So far so good

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Adryan and I am a keyboardist from Dallas, TX. I have been a student of music for 9 years. My musical influences include Jazz, RB, Soul and I also enjoy Classical. My teaching style can best be described as fun. My teaching philosophy is rooted around music theory. In my lessons, you can expect to learn scales, chords, ear training, sight reading, and last but not least, songs. I like to tell my students that anything is possible. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing progress in my students. My students love my passion for what I do. I primarily teach Jazz. My approach as a teacher is to create a solid foundation based off of music theory. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon!

Location Options: In Home Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Laureate of numerous International competitions. Formal Education: University, Artist Diploma -Education- Degree: Artist Diploma in Organ performance School: SMU

Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 20 Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons

Years of Experience: I have 5 years of teachin Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: In 7th grade I joined band up to my freshman year of High school, it's how I learned to read basic sheet music, it's how I have that understanding of techniques, rudiments, and timing. I have taught private lessons for 5 years now. I've played all types of events, gigs, I started playing in church when I was 12 and I'm 29 years, that's 18 years of Drumming. Music is my biggest passion, that's all I love to do! I love helping others learn music like I did as a kid. As I got better and better I pick up other styles of music and techniques and skills on how to play drums. I believe learning other styles helps a musician grow in general, I always try to learn at least the basics of different styles of music and encourage my students to do the same Formal Education: In 7th grade I joined band up to my freshman year of High school, it's how I learned to read basic sheet music and have that understanding of techniques, rudiments, and timing. Private Education: I learned a lot from other great musicians that I had around me, teaching me all the fundamentals from so many different styles and types of music. Performing Experience: I have played in church almost my whole life, it's where I get all of my versatility from. I have also played other gigs like a few concerts. Experience Teaching: I'm a self taught Drummer, I have 18 years of experience and have 5 years of teaching experience.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Names Noah. I am very outgoing, friendly and hardworking. My homestate is California but I have moved around quite a bit since I was 21. I am 25 now and married trying to figure out how to monetize my musical talents and pursueing my dream of being a musician/engineer/producer. Been playing the drums for a long time now. Since moving to Dallas I have been working in a studio downtown called Modern Electric and have been playing drums for a number of recording projects. Formal Education: I studied audio production and engineering at The Conservatory for Recording Arts and Sciences. I also studied some music theory at Saddleback College. Private Education: I had private drum lessons from when I was around 13-15 so i know how usefull they can be. Performing Experience: Throughout the years I have played live shows with various local bands. While I was living in Nashville I worked at a number of studios and played on a bunch of different records as a studio drummer. Experience Teaching: Don't have much unless friends and bandmates count. I do know how to read sheet music whether its drums or any other type of instrument. I also have a good idea of what I would teach depending on the student. I have a awesome -Reviews- Name: Noah Date: 2016-07-25 19:49:27 Title: Hi its me Body: They asked me to write a review for myself. So A+ work Noah!!! Name: Lij Shaw Date: 2016-07-29 23:03:32 Title: Application review for Noah Body: Noah (aka Catfish at our studio) Is a great guy! He is extremely patient and very thorough. He spent a semester with me interning in my recording studio at first. And then I hired him on for recording sessions because he showed clear initiative and skill. In fact he brought his own clients into the studio as well. Noah has a solid musical understanding and is capable and motivated. I predict that you will be very glad that you hired him. Cheers! Lij Shaw

Years of Experience: 8 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 50 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hi, my name is Stephen I'm from Dallas, TX. I have been passionate about music ever since I can remember and very much so love all things music related! Weather it be creating, learning, teaching, or enjoying, music has and will always be at the forefront of what I do and am proud of. As of now, my primary focus is creating, engineering recording music that will challenge listeners and expand their range of musical taste by giving listeners something they've never heard before. As a teacher, I aim to find what makes the student interested about learning a specific instrument or skill in order to inspire challenges and practices that push a student to and beyond their limits. My absolute favorite thing about teaching is seeing student talents blossom, grow expand into their own musical universe that they can be proud of and show off! My approach to teaching can be interpreted as one that gives students the opportunity to understand how music is a never ending journey of both learning and teaching, at all skill levels, and one that inspires and motives any given student to teach themselves and learn outside the classroom. Thank you for your time and consideration, hope to meet you soon! Formal Education: Audio Engineer at Media Tech Institute. Performing Experience: Going on 8 years of producing, recording and mixing music! Experience Teaching: Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano/MIDI, DAW proficiency, etc. -Education- Degree: Audio Engineering School: MediaTech Institute Dates: 2015-08 -Awards- Name:n/a Institution:n/a

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 50 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: The best cure for a sluggish mind is to disturb its routine. [William D.] Hello. I'm a professional musician, composer, and teacher of drumset/snare drum. Been doing both for 2+ decades. I've recorded, performed, and toured here in the USA and in Europe. Started my schooling in France (w/Alan Silva)and finished up at UNT (Music Performance) in Denton (w/Henry Okstel, Rick Latham, etc). I've played Jazz and Bebop, Top 40, techno/electronika/rave, rock, heavy metal, blues, Greek Middle Eastern, some symphonic, pop, various avant-garde styles, "nuevo" flamenco, funk, hip-hop, latin, folky singer-songwriter, reggae/dub, drum 'n' bass, totally improvized music, CW, and even lizard lounge styles. Currently accepting students from beginner to advanced. Age range of my students= 6 yrs old to early 50's... Beginning students are those that don't know anything about playing drumset except for the fact that it seems like it would be a fun thing to do. Maybe they have a drumset, maybe they don't. (If you don't have a drumset I can help you find one without breaking the bank...). Maybe they want to further hone the skills that they're learning in school music programs, ie. reading skills,snare drum skills, the rudiments... Intermediate drummers to Advanced drummers are those drummers that have been playing for a while and have realized that there may be more to playing the drumset than they're currently capable of or even aware of. This includes conceptions of drumming and music, 4-limb inter-dependence, and music styles that may seem "mysterious"...like Bebop (Jazz). Maybe they want to learn how to read and write. These drummers may have a pretty decent handle on things, maybe play in a band, or have played in several bands but feel like their lack of technique (like stick control,limb control, phrasing, syncopation) is holding them back. They may feel they've "reached a wall" in their technical abilities and/or their musical abilities and expression: same old licks, same old beats, same old fills, etc. Self-taught drummers may feel the desire to develop more of the "formal" training into their playing (the rudiments, reading, ear-training, snare drum chops, Jazz syncopations/chops, odd meter playing, "flow", etc). Maybe they just want the input of a teacher who ca