Andrew C., Drums Teacher, Dupage County
(773) 360-0204
Styles:
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Heavy Metal, Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Latin
Subjects:
Theory, Music Technology, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Any suburb in this county.
Major Influences:
Vinnie Colaiuta. Buddy Rich. Tony Williams. Elvin Jones. Stewart Copeland. John Bonham. Art Blakey.
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 percussion up to a professional level and piano up to an intermediate level.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance (Bachelor of Music (B.M.)), DePaul University [2002]
Studied With:
- Patsy Dash [2001 - 2007]
Awards:
- New World Symphony Fellowship - New World Symphony [2003]
- Tanglewood Music Center Fellowship - Tanglewood Music Center [1999]
Recent Performances:
- Bopology concert @ Martini Park in Chicago [April, 2008]
Discography:
- Bopology - "Chicago Swing" [2008]
- Bopology - "Casino Swing" [2003]
Scholarships:
- DePaul Presidential Scholar [1997 - 2002]
- DePaul Music Scholarship [1997 - 2002]
By the 1930s Gene Krupa streamlined trap kits down to a basic four piece drum set standard: bass, snare, tom-tom, and floor tom. He also used rim-mounted cymbal holders.