Instrumental Lessons in Newark, NJ

Years of Experience: 12 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Tamen H. was raised in a home enriched with love and creativity by his parents Khalid and Matina Ismail in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Early exposure to the arts, while at Newark School of the Arts summer program, sparked in him a passion for music at the age of 11. Music, arts and drama at Newark School of the Arts began to connect the missing link in his booming adolescents. His next experience with Capoeira at the age of 12 catapulted him to participate in the Spirit of New Jersey Drum Bugle Corp. The beating of drums and sound of the horns inspired Tamen to become a professional musician. The teachings of Thomas Price and countless other mentors made his dream a reality by preparing him to attend Montclair State University. While at Montclair, Tamen studied countless instruments including drums, percussion, guitar, piano and voice. However, his knowledge of jazz, choirs and orchestral repertoire directly influenced his music production skills. It forged a marriage between the streets and the opera house in a unique way that is tantalizing to the listener. Through his music production expertise, Tamen has worked with Buckwild, Foxx a Mill, Special K, Appolon ?Chap? Noel and many more. In 2013, Tamen started working on his own solo artistry where he produced, wrote and recorded two albums entitled ?D.R.Light The Genius? and ?Life Of The Genius?. Tamen has traveled performing his music in New York, Atlanta, Detroit, D.C. and various cities in the U.S. He has worked on 21 different projects and albums leaving his signature stamp of genius. Tamen continues to break the creative mold through his music while still exploring other art-forms such as painting and acting. Creativity and innovation truly runs through the blood of Tamen H., which has coined the name ?Genius?. Formal Education: Bachelor's of Music and Community Settings: Percussion ConcentrationMontclair State University, Montclair, NJ Performing Experience: Drum Set/Composer“Free Thought” The BandNew Brunswick, NJ09/2009 – 06/2014 •Co-created of the band “Free Thought” and recorded the band’s live shows and studio tracks. Lead Voice/Rhythm Guitar“D.R.Light The Genius” ReleaseNewark, NJ08/9/2013 •Performed an entire 16 track album with a live band. Bass VoiceMontclair State University ChoirMontclair, NJ09/2009 – 05/2010 •Performed “Verdi’s Requiem” at NJPAC in Newark, NJ. PercussionMSU Symphony OrchestraMontclair, NJ09/2007 – 05/2011 •Played percussion on a variety of styles and compositions of Symphony Orchestra Repertoire. PercussionMSU Percussion EnsembleMontclair, NJ09/2006 – 05/2011 •Played percussion on a variety of styles and compositions of Percussion Ensemble Repertoire. Experience Teaching: Instrumental Music InstructorRobert Treat Academy CentralNewark, NJ09/2013 – 06/2014 •Developed the music curriculum for the instrumental program. •Taught the Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, and Percussion. •Taught the basic to intermediate techniques and musical interpretation of their instrument. •Cultivated the students to become intrigued and deep thinkers of music. •Collaborated with the Choir Director Percussion CoordinatorMontclair Preparatory SchoolMontclair, NJ09/2009 – 05/2013 •Wrote the curriculum for the school’s percussion program. •Taught private drum lessons to students of all ages. •Used a balanced approach in learning technique, to read music notation, and ear training as a path to learning drums and percussion. •Coordinated the biannual percussion recital demonstrating their knowledge acquired over the semester.