Andrew Z., Drums Teacher, Chicago
(773) 360-0204
About Me:
I am very open with teaching. I want to make music fun no matter what. Discipline is key to understanding music and how to train yourself, but, one will never appreciate the hard time and commitment it takes to practice if it isn't a exercise that is not only efficiently progressive but also FUN.
Styles:
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Folk, Heavy Metal, Slide Guitar, Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Gospel, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Klezmer, Celtic, Indian, Latin, Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All of Chicago
Major Influences:
Billy Kilson, Nate Smith, Terreon Gully, Gil Alexander, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Terry Bozio and John Bonhamm
To inquire about Drums lessons with Andrew, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (773) 360-0204.
Andrew also teaches bass up to a professional level and piano up to a professional level.
Experience:
- Bassist in Rock/Fusion band: THE NOISE POLICE [2006 - Present]
- Bassist in Rock band: DIVORA [2007 - 2008]
- Keyboardist in Jimmy Buffett Cover Band: GONE 2 PARADISE [2008 - Present]
- Hip-hop Drummer for Loud Shops Raps Productions [2007 - Present]
- Vibraphone for Michael Jackson's Bangers and Mash [2008 - Present]
- Freelance bassist, pianist, drummer, and percussionist in Chicagoland Area [2005 - Present]
Studied With:
- Steve Rodby [2008]
- Bobby Broom [2008]
- Bob Palmieri [2008]
- Kelly Sill [2005 - 2008]
- Larry Novak [2005 - 2007]
Certifications:
- Brubeck Institute Fellow, Dave Brubeck Institute [2005]
Awards:
- 1st Place - Jazz Improvisation - Union League Club in Chicago [2008]
- Best Jazz at UW-Stevens Point - UW-Stevens Point [2005]
- Most Valuable Musician - Milwaukee High School of the Arts [2005]
- Judges' Choice Award - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Outstanding Musicianship Award - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Most Valuable - Milwaukee High School of the Arts [2004]
Recent Performances:
- Vibes at Morseland [July, 2008]
- Keyboards at Private Party [July, 2008]
- Bass at Private Party [July, 2008]
- Bass at Private Party [June, 2008]
- Bass at Private Party [June, 2008]
- Bass at Lilly's [May, 2008]
Discography:
- The Noise Police - "The Noise Police" [2008]
Scholarships:
- Full Tuition to DePaul University [2005]
Andrew teaches in-home lessons, but also teaches from a studio.
Studio Description:
Live studio including bass amp, keyboard and keyboard amp and full drumset.