Drum Lessons from experienced, trained professional – BKdrummer.com

Friendly, supportive drum instruction from a seasoned professional. My goal is to provide you with technical and musical skills that will allow you to express your creativity and get the most out of your musical experience.

Whether you are just exploring the drums, play in a school ensemble, forming a band, interested in a career as a working drummer/percussionist, or want to take your playing to the next level, I can help you achieve your goals.

Individual drum lessons are focused on your needs, desires and ability, but still maintain direction to ensure you have a solid foundation.

Lesson Topics Include:
Technique – Proper grip, posture and physical independence.
Reading – From basic rhythms to complex charts, sightreading and interpreting written parts. Learn to write your own charts.
Styles – Understand the core of each musical style and develop ability to authentically replicate.
Improvisation – From fills to solos, develop your unique style and learn to “play what you hear”.
Dynamics – Learn how to fit in with a group or ensemble. Be more than a drummer, be a musician.
Drum Gear – Equipment selection, Set-up, Tuning, Studio techniques.

I am a trained Drummer/Percussionist with 30 years experience and have played in just about every musical environment possible. From casual and club dates, concerts, TV and movie recording sessions, to classical ensembles, theatre shows, Jazz and Progressive Rock albums.

In addition, I am a BMI writer with compositions currently playing throughout the world, so my perspective is not just from the drummer’s chair. My focus now is teaching what I’ve learned, as my many teachers have done for me.

Please visit my site BKdrummer.com to learn more, or feel free to call or write for more information. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOTm-9mSVU

This is an auburn Collectors' Series circa 1995.

The price includes:

5X14 Noble & Cooley Snare Drum (w/ heavy duty snare stand)
8X8, 9X10, 10X12, 14X16 Toms
16X22 Bass (DW pedal)
These drums are 100% maple and ring TRUE.

Cymbals (stands included):

14” Paiste 505 Hi Hats (DW stand)
18” K Series Crash / Ride
18” Wuhan China
20” K Series Custom Dry Ride


Also included:

Heavy duty leather circular throne
Hard Cases for all drums plus a trap case
10 extra drum heads
drumsticks

My teaching method varies from student to student... I try to find the
needs of the student and take the student in that direction... I
strongly resist teaching a curriculum. With anything in life, and
especially music, the student's potential, work ethic, and musical
interests are never the same. Thus, it would be unwise of me to hand
every single student the same old wheel of fifths, C major scale, a
few melodies and expect them to "play" guitar. e.g., I currently have
a student that never wanted to learn music theory; she just wants to
play songs... This is why I don't have a method I use for everybody...
I guess you could say my style is much more personal than generic. I
make a CD for each lesson and draw out a plan; when the lesson
caters to the student, I learn more about teaching as well.

What is your experience, including teaching of young students?

I have been teaching lessons for nine years now; I have a BA in
music... I started playing the viola as a child, then took on guitar,
piano, drums, bass, organ, and singing; I feel that learning the
instruments has benefited my ability to show others what I know. The
youngest student I've had is 7... the oldest are in their sixties... I
have taught music theory, guitar theory (scales, chords, modes, etc.),
jazz, and mainly, rock guitar (for example, Eric Clapton, Led
Zeppelin, Phish, The Kinks, Beatles, etc.).

where do you teach: in a studio? your home? our home?

I make house calls. It is more convenient for you this way. If you
live near San Jose, there is no extra charge. If you live more than 20
miles from me, I add $7 for gas. Parents are always welcome and
encouraged to attend sessions...

What is your fee?

I charge $25 per half hour and $35 per hour. I strongly recommend
hour-long lessons; there is only so much that can be done in a half
hour. If you are interested in lessons, call me at 520 975 8062.
Good luck in your search for a teacher and on your musical journey!

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Reeds Recordings is renting out our live room hourly for bands/musicians that need a place to rehearse. Sound Treated, Air Conditioned All styles welcome For more info and pictures go to http://www.myspace.com/reedsrecordings 408-370-2490 Bring your own gear - $20 per hour, With P.A. and Drums - $30 per hour

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Tony Adamo (Singer-songwriter)kicks it into high gear with help from the rollin’ lean mean funk machine: Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Mike Clark (drums), and Richie Goods (bass). Adamo’s long time guitarist/producer, Jerry Stucker, brought this mighty trio of great players together at Dubway Recording Studios, New York City. There the three recorded on two songs for Adamo’s new 2010 release. One of the songs is a second cover of a Tower of Power hit song. The other song is a cover of a 70’s pop hit that also grooves with the bad to the bone vibes of the legendary guitarist, Blackbyrd McKnight. Mcknight recently recorded on two cuts for Adamo’s new CD. “This Time it’s Real,” is Adamo’s first cover of a TOP hit song. It can be downloaded at www.strokeland.com. Strokeland Records is owned by Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka, a founding member of Tower of Power.
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Eddie Henderson (trumpet) is now on staff at Juilliard School of Music. His bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, John Handy, Joe Henderson and Charles Earland.
Mike Clark’s (drums) Blueprints of Jazz Volume 1 is listed as one of the best new CDs of 2008, Downbeat Magazine. Clarke’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Joe Henderson and Larry Goldings.
Richie Goods (bass) is an alumni of Berkley School of Music. Good’s bio-gigs include: Head Hunters, Christine Aguilera, Michael Wolff, Whitney Houston and his band, Nuclear Fusion.
Blackbyrd McKnight’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, the Head Hunters, Funkadelics, Sonny Rollins, George Clinton and the Pfunk All Stars, Bootsy Collins and Charles Lloyd.
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Bass Player Wanted We are D'Jelly Brains. Played many, many shows. Ready to gig again. Right now we are guitar and drums. We are hoping to find someone who can rock hard but has open ears. A finger style player is what we want. John & Janine 510-367-9570 - 415-350-8500

Band/Orchestra Directors...Parents...We'll work ON-SITE with your drum section or individual drummer on the fine points of percussion. Your section will receive hands-on instruction in volume control, tone production, stick & mallet selection, and proper technique for every percussion instrument in your wind ensemble, orchestra, or jazz band.

Master Classes and Workshops are also available for timpani, keyboard percussion (marimba, xylophone, vibes, bells), Afro-Cuban hand percussion (Congas, Bongos, Cowbell, Timbales), Jazz Band drumming (with your full ensemble), and Worship Band drumming for schools with faith based curricula.

Home schooled? Make us your music and percussion resource! We offer hand drums, fun rhythm band instruments, keyboards, method books, and so much more.

We also provide In-Service staff development for entire school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. In these informative and fun sessions, we cover the latest in percussion pedagogy, inventory, and repair issues. Private one-on-one sessions for music educators are available in our studios as well.

Endorsed by: Ludwig Drum Company; Vic Firth Drumsticks; Sabian Cymbals; Aquarian Drum Heads; Rhythm Tech Percussion; and Hal Leonard Publishing.

LOOK for Cary Nasatir's book on drumming "Praise And Worship Drumming" on sale wherever sheet music is sold.

We Repair Percussion Too! Now's a great time to repair and replace equipment! We accept PO's.

*****PRIVATE LESSONS are available in our East Bay studio.

All ages and levels welcome. We are great with kids....patient with adults!

*********Sheet music, method books, and accessories are available at a discount.

**************** LOOK for our percussion "TIP OF THE WEEK", "MUSIC EDUCATOR", and our "STUDENT" areas on our home page http://www.nsopdrums.com

Do you play drums, mallets, timpani, congas and/or hand percussion?

Whether you just started, play professionally, jam on the weekend, or play in your school's band or orchestra... this is the place to join in and talk about percussion.


Hosted by the Nasatir School of Percussion, this is a great community to go to with questions, answers, and experiences about percussion...and it's FREE!

go to: http://www.nsopdrums.com and click on the 8th button down on the left to get to the blog.

Happy drumming

Cary Nasatir

Bass Player Wanted
We are D'Jelly Brains.

Played many, many shows. Ready to gig again. Right now we are guitar and drums.

We are in search of a new bass person. Bassically we are hoping to find someone who can rock hard but has open ears.
A finger style player is what we want.

Most bands have trouble describing themselves, let's just say that we are punk (as in the original pre-hardcore days) with a tiny bit of psychedelic and some metal. Ok, if pressed we'd admit to quite a few bands and styles we like, not that all of these are influences though. Here's a smattering - Wipers, Soundgarden, Firewater, Sonic Youth, VKTMS, Toten Hosen, Disturbed, Dead Moon, Stooges, Rocket from the Tombs, Metallica, Ramones, Monster Magnet, Rammstein, the usual culprits....

We've got a 45 and a CD will be ready soon. We also have a studio in San Francisco to rehearse in.

What we want, in addition to hard rocking, etc., is someone with pro equipment, time to rehearse, and a good spirit.
Not much to ask for, really.

The rest depends on compatibility. So let's start here -http://www.myspace.com/jellybrains

Hope to hear from you soon.

- John and Janine 510-367-9570 - 415-350-8500

Hello-

Selling a custom built 8ply all VVS Birch Set. The kit was custom made for me about 6mo ago and I have to sell it (due to space). The kit is Gorgeous! Includes 7-10 cymbals (zidjian and sabian) Quick Specs:

- All custom high end heavy duty hardware
- Brand new Keller CCS 8ply pure birch shells (Keller performed all cutting at factory)
- sizes: 14x5, 10x8, 11x10, 14x12, 16x15, 18x16, 24x20
- Complete hardware and Cymbals (zildjian and Sabian)
- Snare is 12ply with quick release Taye Custom tensioner
- Remo Pinstripe heads (DW bottom)
- Complete suspension tom mounts
Serious inquiries please and local pickup only. No shipping!

See more pictures: http://web.me.com/wphall

asking $1499

Drop me an email or call (415-518-3737) if you're serious about serious drums. Thanks!

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Band/Orchestra Directors...Parents...We'll work ON-SITE with your drum section or individual drummer on the fine points of percussion. Your section will receive hands-on instruction in volume control, tone production, stick & mallet selection, and proper technique for every percussion instrument in your wind ensemble, orchestra, or jazz band.

Master Classes and Workshops are also available for timpani, keyboard percussion (marimba, xylophone, vibes, bells), Afro-Cuban hand percussion (Congas, Bongos, Cowbell, Timbales), Jazz Band drumming (with your full ensemble), and Worship Band drumming for schools with faith based curricula.

Home schooled? Make us your music and percussion resource! We offer hand drums, fun rhythm band instruments, keyboards, method books, and so much more.

We also provide In-Service staff development for entire school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. In these informative and fun sessions, we cover the latest in percussion pedagogy, inventory, and repair issues. Private one-on-one sessions for music educators are available in our studios as well.

Endorsed by: Ludwig Drum Company; Vic Firth Drumsticks; Sabian Cymbals; Aquarian Drum Heads; Rhythm Tech Percussion; and Hal Leonard Publishing.

LOOK for Cary Nasatir's book on drumming "Praise And Worship Drumming" on sale wherever sheet music is sold.

We Repair Percussion Too! Now's a great time to repair and replace equipment! We accept PO's.

*****PRIVATE LESSONS are available in our East Bay studio.

All ages and levels welcome. We are great with kids....patient with adults!

*********Sheet music, method books, and accessories are available at a discount.

**************** LOOK for our percussion "TIP OF THE WEEK", "MUSIC EDUCATOR", and our "STUDENT" areas on our home page http://www.nsopdrums.com

Do you play drums, mallets, timpani, congas and/or hand percussion?

Whether you just started, play professionally, jam on the weekend, or play in your school's band or orchestra... this is the place to join in and talk about percussion.


Hosted by the Nasatir School of Percussion, this is a great community to go to with questions, answers, and experiences about percussion...and it's FREE!

go to: http://www.nsopdrums.com and click on the 8th button down on the left to get to the blog.

Happy drumming

Cary Nasatir

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Drum Lessons from experienced, trained professional – BKdrummer.com

Friendly, supportive drum instruction from a seasoned professional. My goal is to provide you with technical and musical skills that will allow you to express your creativity and get the most out of your musical experience.

Whether you are just exploring the drums, play in a school ensemble, forming a band, interested in a career as a working drummer/percussionist, or want to take your playing to the next level, I can help you achieve your goals.

Individual drum lessons are focused on your needs, desires and ability, but still maintain direction to ensure you have a solid foundation.

Lesson Topics Include:
Technique – Proper grip, posture and physical independence.
Reading – From basic rhythms to complex charts, sightreading and interpreting written parts. Learn to write your own charts.
Styles – Understand the core of each musical style and develop ability to authentically replicate.
Improvisation – From fills to solos, develop your unique style and learn to “play what you hear”.
Dynamics – Learn how to fit in with a group or ensemble. Be more than a drummer, be a musician.
Drum Gear – Equipment selection, Set-up, Tuning, Studio techniques.

I am a trained Drummer/Percussionist with 30 years experience and have played in just about every musical environment possible. From casual and club dates, concerts, TV and movie recording sessions, to classical ensembles, theatre shows, Jazz and Progressive Rock albums.

In addition, I am a BMI writer with compositions currently playing throughout the world, so my perspective is not just from the drummer’s chair. My focus now is teaching what I’ve learned, as my many teachers have done for me.

Please visit my site BKdrummer.com to learn more, or feel free to call or write for more information. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.




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Band/Orchestra Directors...Parents...We'll work ON-SITE with your drum section or individual drummer on the fine points of percussion. Your section will receive hands-on instruction in volume control, tone production, stick & mallet selection, and proper technique for every percussion instrument in your wind ensemble, orchestra, or jazz band.

Master Classes and Workshops are also available for timpani, keyboard percussion (marimba, xylophone, vibes, bells), Afro-Cuban hand percussion (Congas, Bongos, Cowbell, Timbales), Jazz Band drumming (with your full ensemble), and Worship Band drumming for schools with faith based curricula.

Home schooled? Make us your music and percussion resource! We offer hand drums, fun rhythm band instruments, keyboards, method books, and so much more.

We also provide In-Service staff development for entire school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. In these informative and fun sessions, we cover the latest in percussion pedagogy, inventory, and repair issues. Private one-on-one sessions for music educators are available in our studios as well.

Endorsed by: Ludwig Drum Company; Vic Firth Drumsticks; Sabian Cymbals; Aquarian Drum Heads; Rhythm Tech Percussion; and Hal Leonard Publishing.

LOOK for Cary Nasatir's book on drumming "Praise And Worship Drumming" on sale wherever sheet music is sold.

We Repair Percussion Too! Now's a great time to repair and replace equipment! We accept PO's.

*****PRIVATE LESSONS are available in our East Bay studio.

All ages and levels welcome. We are great with kids....patient with adults!

*********Sheet music, method books, and accessories are available at a discount.

**************** LOOK for our percussion "TIP OF THE WEEK", "MUSIC EDUCATOR", and our "STUDENT" areas on our home page http://www.nsopdrums.com

Do you play drums, mallets, timpani, congas and/or hand percussion?

Whether you just started, play professionally, jam on the weekend, or play in your school's band or orchestra... this is the place to join in and talk about percussion.


Hosted by the Nasatir School of Percussion, this is a great community to go to with questions, answers, and experiences about percussion...and it's FREE!

go to: http://www.nsopdrums.com and click on the 8th button down on the left to get to the blog.

Happy drumming

Cary Nasatir

Finally Gospel piano lessons, courses, and interactive musician's community that makes Learning to Play Gospel Music easy, fast and fun! Have you always wanted to learn to play gospel music? Maybe you're a beginner looking for a few piano lessons. Or maybe your keyboard chops are rusty and it's time to get back in the swing of things. No longer will it take you years to learn to play gospel!!! Whether you're young or old, an aspiring professional or just looking to rekindle an old relationship with music, the right lessons can make a world of difference. Gospel Tips can take your piano, organ, keyboard,and drum playing to the highest level. Learn all the SHORTCUTS and SECRETS you need! Click or copy the following link into your browser and press enter to immediately start compliments to your playing coming your way: Visit www.GospelTips.com Coming soon: Gospel Guitar and Gospel Vocal lessons

#1 Gospel piano, organ, keyboard and drum lessons courses.

Easily learn black, southern, christian, traditional, contemporary and urban

gospel piano, organ, keyboard and drums with beginner to advanced level courses.

Music theory by ear training, no teacher needed.

online beginner to advanced piano teacher