Gil A., Percussion Teacher, Chicago
(773) 360-0204
About Me:
My approach to teaching is first and foremost based on the student having an enjoyable, positive musical experience. I tend to teach more conceptually as opposed to a rigorous program of specific exercises. I believe that technical study is important and necessary, but that it should be done in a manner which is fun and enjoyable for the student. I believe that the music lesson should be something the student looks forward to and is excited about.
Styles:
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Folk, Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Latin
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Jazz Music History, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Northside. I'm out of Lakeview.
To inquire about Percussion lessons with Gil, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (773) 360-0204.
Gil also teaches drums up to a professional level.
Experience:
- My performance experience is vast. I've performed in jazz settings, rock settings, and a host of world music settings, including west African music, Brazilian music, and Afro-Cuban music.
- I've performed in many settings, including the prestigious Carnegie Hall and Blue Note jazz club.
- My teaching experience has taken me all over. I've performed Master Classes at NYU and have taught summer festivals and camps.
Education:
- Masters of Music in Jazz Drum Set (MM), DePaul University [2007]
Studied With:
- William Moersch [1999 - 2002]
- Tom Siwe [1998 - 1999]
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In almost every style of music, percussion plays a pivotal role. In military marching bands and pipes and drums, it is the beat of the bass drum that keeps the soldiers in step and at a regular speed, and it is the snare that provides that crisp, decisive air to the tune of a regiment.